Oppression and Propaganda

One thing about Russia is how deep it already is in a dystopia — one where emotion and deep propaganda are ingrained. One where opposing the state is dangerous for your health. They don’t care if you are a minor.

Incidentally, this is a massive violation of human rights. But Russia wants to destroy the rules-based liberal order. This includes the concept of human rights.

So this came across in the last few days. This post has the most details. And yes, sending teens to prison for freedom of thought is exactly what you expect in a dystopia:

A 15-year-old teenager was sentenced to 5 years in prison for “terrorism.” The accusation was based on the fact that the boy distributed anti-Putin leaflets, ran a Telegram channel with five subscribers, and took a selfie with a white-blue-white flag.

Arseny Turbin was fond of mathematics and physics, but dreamed of entering MGIMO and studying political science. He hoped to understand what was happening in the country and understand how to make Russia better. However, his hopes were dashed last summer.

Then FSB officers came to see the boy who had completed eighth grade. According to investigators, Arseny was going to join the Legion “Freedom of Russia”, printed about a hundred copies of leaflets criticizing Putin, and ran a telegram channel for an unlimited…