SocietyHow to prepare your mobile phone for the Russian border: Meduza’s complete survival guide

More Russians living abroad say they face psychological pressure and phone searches when temporarily returning to Russia, with possible consequences including criminal charges and imprisonment. Meduza’s guide, prepared with a lawyer and cybersecurity expert, advises people at heightened risk not to travel and recommends measures such as using a temporary phone, disabling biometric unlocking, and setting a complex password to limit data exposure.

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MMeduza★★★☆☆2026-08-28 23:29Original