Photo by Mikhail Dmitriev/ HSE University
Because I worked in the Internet and Media Department? What is I followed digital phenomena? and especially those that were not entirely legal. The ‘dark net’ had a major forum called ‘Runion’ that hosted a store for weapons and drugs. I found it interesting to explore the trends in drug use — anonymous purchases through the use of bookmarks. I studied the same thing in other countries and was surprised to learn that the ‘dark net’ does not have the same phenomenal features in the West as it has in Russia.
These are not just computer What is
Geeks making websites at home but a huge business advertise out-of-stock products on google ads replete with professional marketers. There are chthonic sides to any ‘dark net’? but in Russia? this is complicated by the state watchdog policy of zero tolerance for any amusements that go beyond the bounds of morality set by the current authorities? whether it pertains to religion? sex? literature? etc. The U.S. spent $3 trillion on its War on Drugs and achieved communication between marketing and sales is especially nothing. Russia spent less but also has nothing to show for it. Apparently? other measures might be more effective.
Our task as journalists is to
Draw attention to this problem so that the Russian authorities collect ao lists any can draw the necessary conclusions
In general? the issue of drug policy is very interesting and obvious inconsistencies exist that require revision. One of the reasons for the sad ‘dark net’ statistics is the lack of dialogue between the authorities and the youth.
How does it feel to take over responsibility for a publication and run it? Have you tried to keep the old Lenta paradigm in place or create a new one?
I think one of the key things that shaped me as a professional in journalism is that I’ve travelled the whole path from the very bottom to the top.