"Russia's Digital Iron Curtain: Internet Restrictions Spark Fears of Soviet-Era Censorship. In a move that's sending shockwaves across the country, Russia's government has implemented sweeping internet restrictions, sparking comparisons to the Soviet Union's notorious censorship regime. With citizens reporting widespread disruptions to online services, including social media and popular websites, many are drawing parallels between the current digital blackouts and the strict controls of the past. As the Kremlin tightens its grip on online freedom, concerns are growing about the erosion of civil liberties and the potential for widespread surveillance."


Throughout Russia, internet usage has become seriously restricted. Citizens are drawing comparison to Soviet censorship and today's digital blackouts.