Vladivostok Prepares for Communication Blackouts During Economic Forum

Residents and visitors in Vladivostok should brace for potential disruptions to phone and internet services during the Eastern Economic Forum from September 1 to 4.

The regional administration announced that these outages will impact both mobile and landline communications as part of security measures for the event, which will see the attendance of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Specific areas around the Far Eastern Federal University, the forum's primary venue, and nearby roads may experience temporary restrictions, according to the Digital Development Ministry. Previous similar events have seen communication shutdowns in various Russian regions, often justified by security concerns.

Source: meduza.io