The recent death of Russian journalist Irina Slavina has a backstory – the overwhelming pressure on activists and journalists in her hometown of Nizhny Novgorod. Warning: readers may find this article distressing.
OpenDemocracy: Death of Russian journalist has a backstory
Cars commute on the bridge which leads to the Nizhny Novgorod stadium (not pictured) in the city of Nizhny Novgorod during the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament on June 16, 2018.
