Revolution stalled: the political limits of the Internet in the post-Soviet sphere

This study of the Russian Internet explores how, when, and why the Internet challenges leaders in non-free states. Using an analysis of content, community, catalysts, control, and co-optation, 'Revolution Stalled' moves beyond virtual politics to show how the Internet can threaten and defy information hegemony and re-shape societies

This study of the Russian Internet explores how, when, and why the Internet challenges leaders in non-free states. Using an analysis of content, community, catalysts, control, and co-optation, 'Revolution Stalled' moves beyond virtual politics to show how the Internet can threaten and defy information hegemony and re-shape societies.

This study of the Russian internet explores how, when, and why the internet challenges leaders in non-free states. Using an analysis of content, community, catalysts, control, and co-optation, Revolution Stalled moves beyond 'virtual' politics to show how the internet can threaten and defy information hegemony and re-shape societies.

Introduction -- The national borders of the internet: how the Russian state shapes the global potential of ICTS -- The internet audience in Russia -- Internet control in Russia -- Russian parties on line -- Parents and patients: online health and fairness campaigns in Russia -- The winter of discontent: elections, protests, and the internet in Russia, 2011-12.