Gain perspective on the roots and realities of deception commonly associated with Russian culture. This video navigates the ways in which misinformation and cheating are discussed and perceived in Russia today.

Facing digital surveillance, bribes, humiliation and street harassment, Kyrgyz taxi driver Alym never has an easy life in Russia. "We have to pay, pay, pay for everything," the 38-year-old father of two told AFP near Moscow.

The war against Ukraine has altered even the most intimate corners of daily life in Russia — including dating. Immediately after Moscow’s February 2022 invasion, Western apps left the market, other platforms removed certain features,