What IT Workers in Russia Think About Internet Restrictions - Radio Meduza

What IT workers in Russia think about internet restrictions

Radio Meduza

Russian IT workers on blockings and the future of the internet in Russia

Big tech companies in Russia have suffered almost no damage from the war and sanctions, but many specialists have left the country. Those who stayed are watching constant blockings and shutdowns. In 2026, the authorities began testing “whitelists,” blocked Telegram and many VPN services.

What do workers in the IT industry think about the current problems of the Russian internet, and how do they imagine their work under the new conditions? Listen to what they say on “Radio Meduza.” Read the text version here.

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