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Another commenter, named Kostya, wrote that he would need to go to the closet to retrieve his shortwave radio, which was how many Russians listened to the BBC and Voice of America during the Soviet era, despite the state’s prohibition and jamming of the stations.
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Kostya would need to retrieve his shortwave radio which was how many Russians listened to BBC and Voice of America during Soviet era
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News Article
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{
    "radio_stations": [
        "BBC",
        "Voice of America"
    ],
    "historical_period": "Soviet era"
}
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History Technology
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a1164b97-3b21-4f9c-831b-1e28d2324eaa
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM (2 months ago)

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Russia Further Restricts Telegram, Escalating Internet Clampdown
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/world/europe/telegram-throttled-internet-russia.html

Russia is further restricting the Telegram app, impacting millions of users. This is part of a broader crackdown on the free internet, driven by the war in Ukraine and a push for state control. The move is seen as an attempt to extend Kremlin control over online information.

Russia Ukraine War Telegram Internet Censorship Freedom of Speech Vladimir Putin Roskomnadzor

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