Source: The Guardian
Summary
Archive.today, a popular website that allows users to access archived versions of web pages, has been blocked in Russia due to a decision by public authorities. The website, also known as archive.is, had been used by Russians to access blocked sites, including those critical of the government. The block comes amid a wider crackdown on online freedoms in Russia. The website’s administrators said they had not been contacted by Russian authorities about the block. The move has been seen as part of a broader effort to restrict access to information in Russia.
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Russia blocks Archive.today, because who needs access to information, anyway? The website, used to bypass paywalls and access blocked sites, is now inaccessible in Russia. This move is part of a broader effort to restrict online freedoms. Because, you know, freedom of information is overrated. The block follows a long line of similar moves to restrict access to information in Russia. Just another day, another block.
Author: Evan Null
