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Rise of the Russian informer

FT News Briefing

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The Rise of Informing in Contemporary Russia

This chapter examines the rise of a culture of informing in Russia, driven by President Putin's government rhetoric that encourages citizens to report dissent, particularly concerning the war in Ukraine. Real-life anecdotes highlight the pervasive paranoia and fear affecting individuals and families as they live under the weight of state scrutiny.

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