How Do Russian Regions Survive Without the Internet?

The year 2025 can rightfully be considered the worst in the history of the Russian internet. Connection shutdowns that once seemed like something distant have now become the new normal for most regions of the country. People face not only everyday inconveniences but also threats to their lives on a daily basis. Officials and telecom operators shift responsibility for the outages onto each other and fail to provide any clear explanations. Sergei Boyko explains what life in Russia looks like during shutdowns and how Russians adapt to this reality.