The Russians will not be able to use credit cards and the internet every time the government decides. “Life is not limited to comfort,” says the responsible for industry and trade. From Moscowtimes: “Good news, companions! The future is here – and it looks a lot like 1985.
The Senior Vladimir Guitev legislator, who also directs the Committee for the industry and trade of the Duma of State, recently urged the Russians to prepare for “regular and necessary” internet closures.
“We are used to paying with cards or smartphones and having constant connectivity,” he said. “But now it is important to accept temporary restrictions as a necessity.”
Then, with a paternalistic blow, Guitenev added: “Do not transform yourself into a hipster that lives only in the Moscow center. Life is not limited to comfort.”
The reason? National security, of course. In addition, Ukrainian drones. And also because we said it. So, forget your cards, your banking apps, your streaming services. The homeland requires cash payments, offline life and the end of all these whining on modern comforts.
Marco Taradash, 25 August 2025
The article if Russia returns to cash comes from TheVermilion.com.