Media Control and Internet Resistance in Russia

This chapter examines the Russian government's historical efforts to monopolize media, particularly television, as a means of shaping public perception and controlling information. It addresses the rise of the Internet as a challenge to Kremlin narratives, highlighting new legislative attempts to monitor online communication and the changing landscape of media influence. The chapter also explores the responses of the Russian populace to these restrictions, particularly among the youth, and the role of global tech companies in supporting internet freedom.