When asked whether it is possible to completely limit mobile Internet in Moscow, young Russians answer calmly. – It's already happened, it's terrible, even my bank doesn't work – says the smiling girl. Her companion, sipping coffee, adds: – We walk around and we don't know what cafe we can eat at because we pay with a QR code.
Another survey participant states that it is impossible for mobile internet to be completely cut off. — How to live without the Internet in a large metropolis? I can't imagine it, says the young man. He seems more surprised by the question than outraged by the current situation.
How long do internet problems last in Moscow?
What do young Russians think about completely cutting off the Internet?
Why are the authorities blocking access to mobile internet?
What alternative methods of communication do young Muscovites use?
Yet another young Muscovite admits that he feels irritated by the restrictions on Internet access and “wouldn't like it to be like in North Korea.” However, he also does not show any major emotions regarding the actions of the authorities.
The Nexta channel, commenting on the survey, points out that not one of the people who participated in it spoke about the need to take any action to prevent the complete disconnection of the mobile Internet.
Blocking mobile internet in Moscow. Peskov: lawful
Early last week, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the temporary blocking of mobile internet access in Moscow and other Russian cities was legal and for security reasons. However, internet problems still persist.
In February, Vladimir Putin signed a law under which mobile network operators are to limit or stop telephone and Internet communications at the request of the Federal Security Service.
