In the old Soviet Union, ordinary citizens often reported each other to the authorities for criticism of the Communist Party. In Vladimir Putin's Russia, this Stalinist practice is experiencing a revival - now you can get into trouble for criticising the war in Ukraine, with some people being denounced by colleagues or even family members.
This item was first produced for the BBC World Service.
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