Putin's regime is fueled by a culture of secrecy and surveillance from "summary" of Putin's People by Catherine Belton
In Russia, secrecy and surveillance are not just tools used by the state; they are ingrained in the very fabric of society. The Kremlin operates on a need-to-know basis, with information tightly controlled and limited to a select few. This culture of secrecy extends beyond just government operations and into all aspects of life in Russia. People are conditioned to be cautious about what they say and do, always aware that their actions could be monitored and scrutinized. Under Putin's regime, surveillance has been taken to new heights, with the use of technology to monitor and control the population. The FSB, Russia's security service, has a vast network of informants and spies who gather information on citizens and report back to the government. This pervasive surveillance creates a climate of fear and paranoia, where individuals are hesitant to speak out against the government for fear of repercussions. The Kremlin's control over information is not just about mainta...
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