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Russia tightens control of the internetCEFR A1
18 Apr 2026
Adapted from Daria Dergacheva, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Christian Wiediger, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
80 words
- The government increased control of the internet across the country.
- Mobile internet was switched off in many cities and towns.
- Moscow had a long and wide internet blackout earlier this year.
- Shops and the metro could not work because of internet loss.
- Many people could not use banking apps and services.
- Telegram was blocked but many people still used it daily.
- The government asked apps and companies to send user data.
- The internet became more controlled and monitored in Russia.
Difficult words
- government — group of people who lead a countryThe government
- control — power to decide or manage something
- blackout — time when electricity or service stops
- block — stop something from working or openingblocked
- app — small program on a phone or computerapps
- monitor — watch something to check or record itmonitored
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Discussion questions
- Do you use the internet every day?
- Have you ever lost internet on your phone?
- Do you use messaging apps like Telegram?
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