The ban on telegrams, mobile Internet and communication blackouts in general have become an integral part of the lives of Muscovites over the past two weeks. In other regions of Russia, people have been living in this new reality for about a year. Many of them, after venting their anger in comments on Roskomnadzor’s social networks, began to joke and make fun of the current situation. Meduza has collected the most interesting videos (plus some memes).
Due to the fact that in some areas of Moscow mobile Internet works intermittently for about two weeks or does not work at all, life has become more difficult. It is impossible to check the map, order a taxi or send money to someone else. Even memes and reels cannot be exchanged in the usual way.
In order to get out of the metro to the desired street, you need to remember your navigation skills using a paper map.
In fact, the mobile phone in central Moscow is now useless. We have to find a new use for it.
It is also impossible to send a message via Telegram – residents of the capital are forced to use other, more advanced messengers.
For those who have not used this connection method before, we have prepared detailed explanations directions. However, this method of sending messages is not always reliable.
In such circumstances, it’s time to think about updating the coat of arms of the Russian capital a little.
People feel as if they are stuck in a simulation, as if they are in the Matrix, inhabited by evil RKN agents.
Some even feel like cartoon characters.
Although, if you think about it, you can now arrange a digital detox relatively quickly and inexpensively.
But even in such a desperate situation, users still categorically refuse to switch to the national instant messenger Max, which the Russian authorities are actively forcing on them. They wish this app all the best.
It looks like Wildberry founder Tatiana Kim is the only one who can save the day. For some reason, people believe that only Russia’s richest woman can hold back the rampaging Roskomnadzor.
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