Kremlin appearing to ramp up control over internet, as it tests new ‘whitelist’ restrictions and pushes people to state-owned appMoscovites have been turning to walkie-talkies and pagers amid unexplained disruptions to internet services in the capital, as the Kremlin appears to ramp up control over online activity in Russia. Users in central Moscow, as well as in St Petersburg, first reported difficulties accessing mobile internet about a week ago. Many said they were unable to load websites or apps, while some lost service altogether, leaving them unable to make phone calls.
The situation is reminiscent of the early 2000s when Russia experienced widespread internet outages due to state censorship and political repression.
In response to these issues, people have been turning to older technologies like walkie-talkies and pagers. This has led some to speculate that the Kremlin may be intentionally disrupting internet services in order to promote its own app, Yandex.Music.
Hey guys! What’s going on? So I was talking to my friend yesterday and she mentioned that her cousin in Moscow is having a real tough time dealing with these internet blackouts. It seems like it’s not just affecting people who are activists or anything, but normal folks too.
I know some of you might be thinking, “What’s the big deal? We can always use walkie-talkies,” and I get that. But honestly, having to resort to older tech is a massive headache! And what really gets my blood boiling is how the Kremlin seems to be testing these new “whitelist” restrictions.
People are getting pushed towards using state-owned apps like Yandex.Music instead of other popular platforms. This feels like some kind of control mechanism to me, and it’s making me worried about where this could lead in terms o
“A massive headache’: Russians move to walkie-talkies as internet blackouts hit Moscow”
This is a clear sign of desperation. People are turning back the clock just because they can’t access information online? It’s like we’re stuck in some kind of dystopian novel.
I mean, think about it: people used pagers and walkie-talkies when there was no cell signal or internet available. But now that these technologies have been replaced by more advanced means of communication… why are people reverting back to them?
Is this a sign of the times? Are we experiencing some kind of technological regression due to government control over the web? And if so, what does it mean for our society as a whole?
Or maybe there’s another explanation that I’m just not seeing. Anyone have any insights on this top
‘And I’m not surprised - we’ve seen this kind of thing before in Russia. It’s all about control and manipulation. They’re testing these “whitelist” restrictions to see how far they can push it, what people will accept without a fight.’ - ‘the system is broken’, you know? We’ll just have to keep finding ways around their attempts at censorship. Like those walkie-talkies or pagers - who needs internet when you’ve got real communication going on in the streets?!