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Russian Social Network VK Gains Carte Blanche Following the Closure of Instagram and Facebook in the Country
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Abstract As the Russian invasion of Ukraine erupted, the country’s authorities declared a war on Western social media as well. In March, such social media giants as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram were blocked in Russia, giving their local competitor - named VK - a virtual monopoly in the country. Millions ... view more
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine erupted, the country’s authorities declared a war on Western social media as well. In March, such social media giants as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram were blocked in Russia, giving their local competitor - named VK - a virtual monopoly in the country. Millions of Russian Facebook and Instagram users have flocked to this social network. Though VK may seem similar to Facebook, it is drastically different due to its proximity to the Russian government. The article examines the core peculiarities of VK and the risks its users may face, especially, in the context of war.... view less
Classification
Media Politics, Information Politics, Media Law
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
Page/Pages
p. 20-22
Journal
Russian Analytical Digest (2022) 280
Issue topic
Sanctions against Russia: Russia's war in Ukraine on Social Media
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000538061
ISSN
1863-0421
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0