Prof. Dr. Nils Weidmann is interviewed about the role of social media in Russian society.
Prof. Dr. Nils Weidmann is interviewed about the role of social media in Russian society. In the article, Deutsche Welle explains the changes in the political system in Russia and its radicalization in recent decades. Nils Weidmann explains why social media in Russia cannot be used to educate the Russian population due to effective censorship. However, statements are difficult to verify due to the lack of independent surveys, he says. The article in the online edition of Deutsche Welle can be read here.