Russia’s Digital Repression Landscape: Unraveling the Kremlin’s Digital Repression Tactics
Journal: Journal of Illiberalism Studies
Year: 2024

Building upon the existing scholarship on Russia’s departure from liberalism, this paper analyzes the Kremlin’s recent use of digital technologies to curb political dissent, constrain civil society, and control the media. Investigating both historical precedents and contemporary strategies, the study reveals two key trends. Firstly, it uncovers a convergence of traditional and digital repression, challenging simplistic views of the regime. Secondly, it highlights the remarkable effectiveness of