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For Russian readers, “e” means free
by Vladimir Kozlov
22 February 2012
MOSCOW | Russia appears well-placed to become the European e-book leader. The market for books is the largest on the continent, with 140 million people in Russia and millions of Russian speakers in neighboring countries. Internet use is on a long-term upward trend; Russia now counts about 55 million Internet users, more than any other country in Europe. Read More »
DDoS attacks, just another political tactic in Russia?
Demian Kudryavtsev, the executive director of Kommersant newspaper, a leading publication in Russia on economics and business, has demanded the Ministry of Interior start a case against Kristina Potupchik, the press secretary for Nashi, the pro-Putin youth group. In his blog, Kudryavtsev blames Potupchik for the recent DDoS attacks on Kommersant's website. Read More »
The case of the Ukrainian websites that wouldn’t die
The Ukrainian government shut down two websites--Ex.ua and Roadcontrol.org.ua--earlier this month, only to reopen them days later. Read More »
Strange occurrences on a pro-Putin YouTube page.
Several videos in support of Putin for the upcoming election disappeared for one day from YouTube and an unlikely Putin supporter raises some eyebrows. Read More »
Internet trolls a sign of the times for Central Asia?
As if censorship, blocked access, possible arrest, and even retaliation weren't bad enough, now Internet users in Central Asia apparently have a new scourge to deal with in their fight to have their voices heard: the dreaded Internet troll. Read More »
4G is comming to Azerbaijan in May
On 17 February, the biggest mobile operator in Azerbaijan--Azercell--received principal consent from the government to launch the 4G system. Read More »
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Net Prophet is a blog supported by Transitions Online tracking new media and tech developments across Central Europe and Eurasia.
Transitions Online is an online magazine that covers political, social, cultural, and economic issues in the former communist countries of Europe and Central Asia. The magazine has a strong network of local contributors, who provide valuable insight into events in the region’s 29 countries.
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For Russian readers, “e” means free
Feb 22, 2012 -
DDoS attacks, just another political tactic in Russia?
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The case of the Ukrainian websites that wouldn’t die
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Strange occurrences on a pro-Putin YouTube page.
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Internet trolls a sign of the times for Central Asia?
Feb 18, 2012
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