Masha Gessen

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with reporters during a visit for a summit of former Soviet republics at Kyrgyzstan's international Manas airport outside Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 17, 2016.

How close are Trump and Putin?

Election 2016

A closer look into the “bromance.”

Suspected shooter Dylann Roof sits in a police vehicle in Shelby, North Carolina, June 18, 2015. Roof, a 21-year-old with a criminal record, is accused of killing nine people at a Bible-study meeting in a historic African-American church in Charleston, So

Should we call Dylann Roof a terrorist?

Justice
The World

Gay Marriage in Russia: Journalist Masha Gessen Shares Her Family’s Story

Conflict & Justice

Russia Bans Alcohol Advertising in all Media

Conflict & Justice
The World

Understanding Russia’s Take On Syria

Conflict & Justice
The World

Jailed tycoon’s trial

Global Politics

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with journalist Masha Gessen in Moscow, about Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia’s wealthiest man, now an outspoken prisoner facing more jail time on charges of embezzlement and money laundering.

The World

Russia’s media and terrorism

Conflict & Justice

Russia’s state-run TV did not initially tell viewers about Monday’s bombings but news consumers did find ample live coverage of the attacks on the Web. Moscow based journalist Masha Gessen says Russians don’t expect much from TV news.