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To examine life under Vladimir Putin's leadership, Europe correspondent Lisa Millar and cameraman David Sciasci travelled to Moscow and spoke to political leaders, dissidents, hackers and everyday Russians.

What happens if you oppose Vladimir Putin?

Thousands of people holding flags march down a street in Moscow.

As thousands march in Moscow to remember assassinated opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, the criminalisation of street protests and action against the President's political opponents show speaking out against the Kremlin is even harder than ever.

OpinionAn Aussie's guide to Russian tucker

Pickled herring served with served with black bread and forshmak (minced fish) with black bread

Before my assignment to Russia, my idea of the country's cuisine was a variety of potato dishes served in a variety of ways, but eating in Moscow was an enjoyable education, writes David Sciasci.

Has Russia changed its tone towards Donald Trump?

Vladimir Putin stands in the snow.

Russians celebrated at the thought of a White House that did not involve Democrat Hillary Clinton, but in the month following Donald Trump's inauguration it is clear that they're no longer "jumping down the aisles".

A congested journey to Moscow's past

A line of sprawling traffic next to Russia's iconic buildings

In modern Moscow long-gone are the days when beef stroganoff was the only thing on the menu, the cosmopolitan city has been travelling in the fast lane toward progress but Lisa Millar experiences first hand how the city is being paralysed by traffic.