Surveillance and Control: Russia during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Surveillance and Control: Russia during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Author(s): Jakub Benedyczak
Subject(s): Civil Society, Government/Political systems, Political behavior, Politics and society, Sociology of Politics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russian Federation; COVID-19 pandemic; surveillance and control; increased repressive measures; digital control of society; potential protests;
Summary/Abstract: COVID-19 has become an opportunity for the Russian authorities to increase repressive measures and test Chinese solutions for digital control of society. Most of the solutions will probably be maintained after the pandemic eases, especially given the deepening economic crisis and potential of protests.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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