"The song finished optimistically, suggesting that instead of doomscrolling, it's much more fun to meet your friends nearby! While it might well be good for youngsters to play outside every once in a while, given the ongoing war with Ukraine, the song was perhaps also aimed at older viewers."
"People say it has become impossible to message friends or colleagues on the go, or to check your phone for directions. We practically have no mobile internet now, Diana, a St Petersburg teacher in her mid-30s, told Al Jazeera."
"Earlier this month, the newspaper Kommersant estimated that Moscow's economy lost 3-5 billion rubles ($36m-$65m) in just five days of shutdown in the city."
Ukrainian drone attacks have resulted in internet blackouts across major Russian cities, including Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Authorities are promoting offline activities, as demonstrated by children singing on a game show about avoiding the internet. The outages have disrupted daily life, making it difficult for people to communicate or navigate. Reports indicate significant economic losses due to these shutdowns, with estimates of 3-5 billion rubles lost in just five days. The Kremlin appears to be tightening its control over cyberspace amid ongoing security concerns.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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