Article Summary

The article shows how Russia's tightening control over the internet is disrupting people's lives, from small businesses losing money to activists being watched while peacefully protesting. It uses personal stories, like a caterer struggling to run her business and petitioners fearing for their safety, alongside expert opinions to illustrate a growing sense of isolation and frustration. The government says the restrictions are for security and data sovereignty, but the piece highlights how they're also limiting freedom and fueling public unease.