Social digital platforms
Social media platforms have become an integral part of the lives of most Russians. Domestic platforms have become widespread in recent years, and Russian users increasingly prefer them to foreign resources. Telegram alone has a monthly reach of over 70 million users,
VKontakte has even more – over 76 million. Moreover, Russian platforms are popular not only in Russia itself but also in neighboring countries and beyond: Telegram has gained particular popularity in Asia and Latin America, while VKontakte is attractive to users in Central Asia.
VKontakte has even more – over 76 million. Moreover, Russian platforms are popular not only in Russia itself but also in neighboring countries and beyond: Telegram has gained particular popularity in Asia and Latin America, while VKontakte is attractive to users in Central Asia.
Digital platforms have also enabled instant communication for millions of people. International criminals and terrorists no longer need to spend years recruiting supporters and building an intelligence network. All this can be accomplished using a single smartphone or computer with internet access. The tragic experience of Crocus City demonstrated how easily ordinary people can be turned into weapons blinded by hatred—without a single "live" contact, solely through social media.
Large reach and large audiences pose significant risks for both the platforms themselves and their users. The most pressing of these are the security of personal data and the spread of terrorism. Social media platforms know virtually everything about their users: their food and cultural preferences, sexual orientation, marital status, and political beliefs. Yet, platform owners don't have to put much effort into finding out—people share everything themselves.
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