How Roskomnadzor Is Breaking the Internet for Putin: From VK to the MAX Messenger

The internet in Russia has gone from a space of almost absolute freedom to one of total control. Over the past 10–15 years, a system of censorship has been built step by step. Blocking, restrictive laws, and pressure on companies have become tools of power for controlling what people can read, watch, and discuss. Ilya Gantvarg explains how internet censorship in Russia was constructed, who was behind its implementation, and what benefits were gained by those who helped dismantle freedom online.