The New Statesman
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Vladimir Putin's control over Russian society is sometimes equated to an Orwellian totalitarianism.
But while the Kremlin has stamped out the pro-Western opposition, the ultranationalist right remains an open challenge.
Z-bloggers hold a unique place in Russian media, gaining popularity for their perceived authenticity on Telegram .
The Kursk operation has exposed the brittle state of the Russian military’s ethnic relations, particularly regarding its Chechen contingent.
Most Z-bloggers avoid openly criticising the Chechens to avoid angering the Kremlin .
But the Akhmat Brigade , a supposedly elite Chechen regiment that is widely mocked as “TikTok fighters” in Russia and Ukraine , has brought underlying tensions to the surface.
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