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Andrei Soldatov

A protester in Russia waves a Facebook flag.

As Snowden looks on, Russia cracks down on Internet freedom

Global Politics

Edward Snowden is back in the news. While the former NSA contractor has asked to prolong his stay in Russia, the country is taking steps to expand online surveillance of its own citizens.Edward Snowden is back in the news. While the former NSA contractor has asked to prolong his stay in Russia, the country is taking steps to expand online surveillance of its own citizens.

Journalists listen to a question posed by former US spy agency NSA contractor Edward Snowden, at a media center during Russian President Vladimir Putin's live broadcast nationwide phone-in.

Does Russia spy on the communications of millions of individuals?

Global Politics
Journalists listen to a question posed by former US spy agency NSA contractor Edward Snowden, at a media center during Russian President Vladimir Putin's live broadcast nationwide phone-in.

Does Russia spy on the communications of millions of individuals?

Global Politics
"Don't Blab" warns this Soviet-era poster.

Snowden revelations lead Russia to push for more spying on its own people

Global Politics