Posted on 04/14/2026 12:30:28 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Several dozen people lined up outside a presidential administration building on a sunny spring weekend in central Moscow as police stood nearby and watched them closely.
The people were lodging complaints about the government's intensifying crackdown on the internet that has seen regular shutdowns of cellphone internet connections, blocked popular messaging apps and cut access to thousands of other websites and digital services. It was the latest sign of the growing anger and frustration over the restrictions that have disrupted the daily lives of Russians, hurt businesses and drawn criticism even from Kremlin supporters.
Knowing that any unauthorised demonstrations are harshly suppressed, activists have tried to organise authorised rallies, plastered posters on walls and notice boards, and filed lawsuits. Industry leaders pleaded with authorities to repeal the measures.
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Ping
3.5 minutes russian bluegrass by 1st gen immigrant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prwhVXn08-A&list=PL1NMQ1lHuiRVlvth2EIUxu-ZoWzk22jQJ
“I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger”,
sung in Russian and filmed and recorded in Nashville.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaRDa7syPpU
Maybe like this
5 min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8emZjgD2uCc&list=PL1NMQ1lHuiRWwkVNj06CVZR4DUH6dW6qo&index=70
Brutal
Putin is trying to get the complete Russian internet under government control, like in China.
China operates the world's most extensive internet censorship system, known as the "Great Firewall" (GFW), which combines legislative, technical, and surveillance tools to restrict access to foreign information and monitor domestic users. Key aspects include blocking websites (e.g., Google, Facebook), filtering keywords, and using AI/human moderators to police content, aimed at ensuring political stability
Yes.
In addition, the music is beautiful, the cinematography extraordinary.
Has a Dr. Zhivago feel.
Reminiscent of Voice Of The Martyrs.
Typical communist tactic... Allowing people access to the truth is never a good idea if you don’t want them to know the truth... Putin doesn’t want anybody to know what a failure he is, has been and always will be.
His eventual epitaph... Pathetic wanna be madman dictator and failed Russian politician.
Better Headline:
Putin Demonstrating Democrat Plan after election.
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