📵 They are saying Telegram has been blocked completely. Which is exactly why I cannot resist sharing this wonderful video, spotted in the closed group Yemelya on the Stove and titled “Russians and Roskomnadzor.”
Good morning to everyone — and may your freedom of choice never run into insurmountable obstacles, unlike this marvelous cat. 😺
[⚠️ Context — Roskomnadzor is Russia’s federal media and internet regulator, responsible for blocking websites and slowing platforms, and Telegram has recently faced a new wave of restrictions in Russia after prolonged throttling and pressure over compliance. “Yemelya on the Stove” refers to a folktale character — a lazy but lucky simpleton who lies on a stove and lets magic solve his problems — giving the group a deliberately comic, very Russian tone.
⚠️ Why it matters — The joke lands because Telegram in Russia is not just a messenger but a major space for news, work, and everyday coordination, so attempts to block it are felt immediately. A cat video in this context becomes a small satire about censorship, helplessness, and the endless search for a workaround.]
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