Can The Kremlin Really, Finally Get Russians To Stop Using YouTube? Not Yet. (But Soon)

Can The Kremlin Finally Get Russians To Stop Using YouTube Not Yet.

For years, Russian tech regulators have gnashed their teeth at the reach of YouTube, the video platform that is a major source of largely uncensored news, information, and entertainment -- not to mention a major source of income for many Russian influencers and bloggers.Authorities have throttled the Google-owned platform, trying to frustrate Russian viewers byslowingit to unbearable speeds. Theyve threatened th

Can The Kremlin Really, Finally Get Russians To Stop Using YouTube? Not Yet. (But Soon)

Russian officials have spent years laying the groundwork for a “managed” Internet that authorities could control and surveil. Pushing Russians away from hugely popular YouTube is key.