RUSSIAN state TV has broadcast a bizarre propaganda song about how good life is without internet amid Vladimir Putin’s sweeping blackout.
Strange footage showed a group of children chanting “we don’t want internet” as the ‘s online disruption enters its third week.
A bizarre song on Russian state TV showed children singing about having no Wi-FiCredit: Refer to source
The strange song had lyrics about how much better life was without internetCredit: Refer to source
Russians in major cities including and St Petersburg have faced unprecedented network outages over the last month.
With Putin being hit with accusations of plotting a massive online clampdown, Russian state TV has aired footage of a children’s group praising the benefits of having no internet in a mind-boggling song.
The propaganda piece suggests that without internet access “there are no blogs, no channels,” allowing children to spend more time playing “badminton”.
The lyrics also claim that “phones are unnecessary” and praise the fact that “blue light of the screen” no longer interferes with meals.
The song also calls on children to stop worrying about missed lessons or disruption to their daily lives.
Another line in the chant says: “You won’t get hooked – even if the lesson isn’t learned, it’s more fun to see friends in real life.”
Mysterious network blackouts have plagued Russian cities after Putin signed a law requiring telecom operators to shut off internet access whenever the Kremlin says so.
Shortly after the law took effect on March 3, residents across the capital reported widespread issues with internet access and communications.
With Russians left in the dark amid the internet blackout, fears have mounted that Moscow is .
A huge surge in internet outages was also reported on Sunday in St Petersburg – which also near ‘s second largest city.
Russians have also taken to social media to make light of being plunged into the dark ages.
Residents uploaded clips of themselves using their mobile phones to cut vegetables and play table tennis.
Footage shared on social media also showed Muscovites unfolding massive maps to work out their commute in true Eastern European humor.
Comedian Andrei Kaygorodov shared a skit on , titled “How to use your mobile phone in the centre of Moscow.”
It comes amid a sweeping internet blackout in Moscow which has caused locals to use mapsCredit: @anna_video_blog
Putin signed a new internet law last monthCredit: EPA
He is then seen using it as a table tennis racket, instead of a knife to chop a cucumber and as a trouser strap.
Another one posted on Tuesday, titled “Residents when they find out that the internet is working in Moscow,” sees him popping a Champagne bottle.
“And they say that Russians never smile,” he jokes in the caption.
The disruptions are clearly affecting daily life as pro-government outlet Moscow-24 reported a surge in demand for alternative communication devices.
Sales of printed atlases and travel guides have also increased.
Between March 6 and March 10, purchases reportedly skyrocketed by 48 per cent compared with the previous week.
Russia has long censored digital platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Baltic Sea port of PrimorskCredit: East2West
Security forces have also swamped the streets in recent weeksCredit: East2West
But the recent surge in internet restrictions has caused panic-buying and fears of a larger comprehensive crackdown on dissent in Russia.
It has sparked widespread concern in Moscow – Russia’s capital of 13 million people that has been relatively unscathed by the four-year war in Ukraine.
The blackout also came as a popular pro-Putin blogger suddenly turned on the Russian tyrant.
In an unprecedented move, – demanding that Putin be put on trial as a war criminal.
The Z-blogger called for Putin’s resignation and the toppling of his regime.
The internet outages have also raised rumours that there is an imminent coup in Russia – with the authorities trying to stamp out the potential threat.
The Russian internet blackout has sparked rumours of an imminent coupCredit: EPA
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