Instagram was banned in Russia shortly after the start of the major war between Russia and Ukraine in 2022. But the Russians did not leave Instagram; Moreover, their posts are becoming more and more politicized. Due to internet blockages, high food prices and other social problems, users are publishing more and more posts criticizing the authorities, either directly or indirectly, in the form of jokes and memes. What exactly are they unhappy about? We show this with several examples.
Sorry. There are many insults in this text
Food has become more expensive
stuffing — 1803 rubles. Cake – 1105.
There is not enough money even for an option
– Hello, it’s me He wants Get a loan.
– Why do you need a loan? For a car? For an apartment?
– No, for the option.
Utilities haven’t gotten any cheaper either.
Utilities will be indexed at 40%. what are you, Fucked What? My mother has a pension of 14 thousand rubles. My father has a 17 year old son. The shared apartment is about 10 thousand. What should they eat anyway?
The Internet was shut down
I I can’t stand it What do tyrants cut off from reality do to us? I live in a remote village.
For a week my children could not go to school due to a mobile internet ban. Pay attention to my electricity bills – we don’t have gas in the village, and it’s not in the plans to convert to gas – so in order to pay those bills, I have to work. But I can’t work because our internet is blocked.
Maybe it’s time to leave?
This is what I think: If I were not needed in Russia – my knowledge, my ten years of experience – maybe I would go to my parents, to Belarus, to help my Belarusian brothers. I’ll go to the dictator next.
Because there is no strength to live without communication (attention – this is a conversation on the intercom)
– Good evening! You have an appointment for a massage.
– Thank you, I will.
But you can set it to “max”
— WelcomeIs this the Federal Security Service?
– Yes, what is it?
– Tell me, are you bothering me?
-What difference does it make to you?
– Yes, I was now at the gynecologist, and I don’t remember how much time they scheduled my appointment for tomorrow.
– You did not visit a gynecologist, but a mammologist, and you have an appointment tomorrow at 15:00.
What about money?
I am an entrepreneur, this year Fucked Absolutely.
If your employment continues until February 2026, you… legend.
And who is to blame?
Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich! I am the most loyal part of the country. But even my patience is running out. How far should people go? They go back to what they want. I want our government to resign. everyone. because This is impossible.
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