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Rising public dissatisfaction is palpable among Russian citizens who are now experiencing unprecedented heating cuts amid freezing winter conditions. Many individuals are calling for action from local authorities to restore vital heating services which have become alarmingly unreliable. As the populace grows restless and discontent spreads, many attribute the cause of their suffering directly to President Putin’s policies.
There is a burgeoning narrative among the population that they are suffering due to years of infrastructure neglect entwined with corruption. Reports suggest that the decay of Russia’s municipal infrastructure could exceed 70%, further foreshadowing the dire implications for Russia’s energy security and public health.