Public Administration Roots: A new essay revisits Woodrow Wilson’s “Study of Administration,” arguing government should be split into politics and a supposedly expert, insulated “administration.” Education Access: A report on rural schools highlights how shrinking student numbers collide with staffing and facilities, raising the stakes for keeping small communities covered. Cultural Exchange: Kyrgyzstan’s Museum of Fine Arts joined Russia’s “Deineka!” exhibition project, spotlighting Soviet-era art and cross-border cultural ties. Diaspora & Citizenship: Armenia says dual-citizenship demand is surging—especially among ethnic Armenians in Russia—and signals tighter rules aimed at limiting passports used mainly as travel documents. Culture Under Pressure: Kyiv’s wartime arts scene gets a boost as Bouquet Kyiv Stage gathers dozens of events under the “Armed with Beauty” banner. Opposition Under Clampdown: Russia’s anti-war Yabloko faces election bans as Lev Shlosberg is sentenced to 11 years for “discrediting” the armed forces. Religion & Rights: Russia censors LGBT-related passages in Pope Francis’s autobiography, with key sections reportedly removed from the Russian edition. Arts & Memory: A Trotsky commemoration on Prinkipo (Büyükada) draws international socialist voices, linking literature and political history.