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Influencers Urge Putin to Address Russia's Economic Woes

4/17/2026

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Viktoria Bonya, a Russian influencer, addressed President Vladimir Putin in a viral video urging acknowledgment of social and economic issues.
The video gained over 24 million views and highlighted flooding in Dagestan and rising taxes.
Influencer Aiza criticized government corruption and suggested Putin may be unaware.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the issues.
Both influencers face risks amid a tense climate as Putin's approval rating sits at 67.8%.

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Viktoria Bonya, a Russian influencer, addressed President Vladimir Putin in a viral video urging acknowledgment of social and economic issues.
The video gained over 24 million views and highlighted flooding in Dagestan and rising taxes.
Influencer Aiza criticized government corruption and suggested Putin may be unaware.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the issues.
Both influencers face risks amid a tense climate as Putin's approval rating sits at 67.8%.