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Yabloko gains support as young Russians reject Putin

8/19/2026

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Youth Back Yabloko

13- to 16-year-old Russians are increasingly backing the Yabloko Party, said Khrushcheva in Moscow.
She said President Vladimir Putin’s propaganda is “very unsuccessful,” noting many young Russians reject it.
Khrushcheva reported roughly 300 people have died in recent months inside Russia from gas-line explosions and marketplace attacks.
She said public fatigue has grown and the once-marginal Yabloko Party is now gaining noticeable support.

Summary

Russians Boycott Film

An online boycott targeted a Russian fairy-tale movie accused of copying the Western “Spider-Man” plot.
Russians increasingly rely on VPNs to watch Western films and read uncensored global news.
Police have begun detaining very young activists solely for dissent, indicating heightened repression.
Economic hardships continue as gas-line blasts and attacks on Wildberries worsen daily life.

History

Historical Context

In December 2011, Moscow saw large street protests that marked a turning point in Russia’s post-Soviet era of public dissent, echoing earlier waves of citizen activism after the 1991 dissolution of the USSR. The demonstrations highlighted growing reliance on digital tools, a trend that has continued to shape Russian political opposition.

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Youth Back Yabloko

13- to 16-year-old Russians are increasingly backing the Yabloko Party, said Khrushcheva in Moscow.
She said President Vladimir Putin’s propaganda is “very unsuccessful,” noting many young Russians reject it.
Khrushcheva reported roughly 300 people have died in recent months inside Russia from gas-line explosions and marketplace attacks.
She said public fatigue has grown and the once-marginal Yabloko Party is now gaining noticeable support.

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