Kevin Rothrock
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New Haven, CT, United States
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Russia’s State Duma Invites a YouTube Star to Speak ·
A woman who once submerged herself in a bathtub filled with potato chips for her 5 million YouTube subscribers, Sasha Spilberg addressed the State Duma this Monday. → Read More
The Russian State Media: Champion of Internet Freedom?
With millions of Ukrainians now at risk of losing their beloved online services, Russia's state media did what it often does in unexpected geopolitical situations: it suddenly changed sides. → Read More
The Russian State Media: Champion of Internet Freedom. (From Now On.) ·
With millions of Ukrainians now at risk of losing their beloved online services, Russia's state media did what it often does in unexpected geopolitical situations: it suddenly changed sides. → Read More
Oleg Kashin Explains How Russia Reinvented the Political Rumor Mill ·
RuNet Echo translates an article by Oleg Kashin about the messaging app Telegram, focusing on the rise of “channels” dedicated specifically to spreading anonymous political rumors. → Read More
Russian Psychological Center Insults and Then Outs Gay Man Who Called Its Support Line ·
Be careful when calling the hotline at “FROG,” a psychological help center; you might need more support after the call than you did before you picked up the phone. → Read More
Navalny’s Army Unmasks the State-Supported Radicals Out to Get Him ·
Following last week's startling attack, opposition leader Alexey Navalny is proving how useful it is to have millions of supporters among Russia’s young, energetic Internet users. → Read More
Russian Protest Movement Says It Will Press On, Despite Federal Ban ·
Despite being outlawed today by the Attorney General, opposition movement “Open Russia” says it’s continuing all operations, including plans for nationwide anti-Putin protests this Saturday. → Read More
Russian Authorities Want Easy Access to Online Dating Logs
Do you hope to find love in Russia? If so, and you’re planning to use the Internet to meet people, the pursuit could be less private than you maybe hoped. → Read More
Russian Authorities Want Easy Access to Online Dating Logs ·
Do you hope to find love in Russia? If so, and you’re planning to use the Internet to meet people, the pursuit could be less private than you maybe hoped. → Read More
How Alexey Navalny Abandoned Russian Nationalism ·
Alexey Navalny had to reinvent himself to take charge of the Russian opposition, but he may have given up his populist edge over Vladimir Putin, along the way. → Read More
This Is What ‘Racist Glasses’ Look Like in Russia ·
Russian animator Alexey Yurevich has produced his own version of Rudy Mancuso’s 2016 viral hit, “Racist Glasses,” using the same premise with a uniquely Russian spin. → Read More
The Kremlin Is Reportedly Planning a Major Mudslinging Campaign Against Putin’s Biggest Critic ·
After upending Russian politics, the Kremlin has reportedly decided to unleash a major mudslinging campaign against opposition leader Alexey Navalny. And it starts soon. → Read More
Pick Your Poison? Russian Orthodoxy or Banishment From Social Media ·
Critics of Vitaly Milonov, perhaps the most reactionary social conservative in the Russian parliament, have vowed to get him banned from Vkontakte, where his “online status” features an “illegal expression.” → Read More
Russian Political Astroturf Is Back ·
Before Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny was released from jail on Monday, a staged “student demonstration” was making headlines to spoil his public return. → Read More
Russian Lawmakers Want to Ban Kids From Social Media, Require ‘Real Name’ Registration
Lawmakers in the St. Petersburg area want to purge online social media of all children under the age of 14, and eliminate Internet anonymity. → Read More
Russian Lawmakers Want to Ban Kids From Social Media, Require ‘Real Name’ Registration ·
Lawmakers in the St. Petersburg area want to purge online social media of all children under the age of 14, and eliminate Internet anonymity. → Read More
After Moving Servers to Russia, LiveJournal Bans ‘Political Solicitation’
LiveJournal releases a new user agreement, revealing what steps it's taking to adjust to its new existence as a blogging platform in full compliance with Russia’s stifling Internet laws → Read More
After Moving Servers to Russia, LiveJournal Bans ‘Political Solicitation’ ·
LiveJournal releases a new user agreement, revealing what steps it's taking to adjust to its new existence as a blogging platform in full compliance with Russia’s stifling Internet laws → Read More
Five Years at Global Voices and RuNet Echo ·
RuNet Echo editor Kevin Rothrock celebrates five years at Global Voices with this retrospective on covering news about Russia's Internet and civil society. → Read More
Russia’s Youngster Uprising ·
Russian youths have invigorated Alexey Navalny's anti-corruption campaign by challenging educators in classrooms and sharing footage of teachers and administrators trying to indoctrinate students against political activism. → Read More