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The pandemic unveiled further layers of state control disguised as health measures. Contrary to the narratives of unrestricted freedom, restrictions in Russia mirrored those in western nations, albeit for shorter durations. Confined to two months, the impact nonetheless sparked public discontent, revealing that Russians are less submissive than generally portrayed.
During proposed lockdowns, the populace resisted vigorously, fueling protests and dissent against enforced measures. Reports detail how entrepreneurs predominantly bore the brunt of the economic fallout, laying bare the plight of ordinary citizens amidst government imposition.