The quiet death of Novaya Gazeta: How a once-powerful newspaper refused to leave Russia

Novaya Gazeta, once one of Russia’s most influential independent newspapers, shut down on Monday, bringing an end to an institution that had survived years of Kremlin pressure but had been steadily stripped of its staff, reach and ability to publish. The newspaper announced its closure on Oct. 30, citing relentless pressure from Russia’s security services. In recent years, Russian authorities have blocked its website, arrested members of its staff on dubious charges, and branded its journalist