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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 ... mehr
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.... weniger
Klassifikation
Medienpolitik, Informationspolitik, Medienrecht
Sprache Dokument
Englisch
Publikationsjahr
2022
Seitenangabe
S. 20-22
Zeitschriftentitel
Russian Analytical Digest (2022) 280
Heftthema
Sanctions against Russia: Russia's war in Ukraine on Social Media
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3929/ethz-b-000538061
ISSN
1863-0421
Status
Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet
Lizenz
Creative Commons - Namensnennung, Nicht kommerz., Keine Bearbeitung 4.0