The Russian Federation is ready to launch an autonomous national segment of the Internet network if such a need arises. The article identifies the problems that have led to this situation. Possible consequences of disconnecting Russia from the global Internet network and how they can affect the EAEU are considered. The role of information technologies in modern journalism and a theoretical impact of a launch of autonomous Runet on MM are designated. The article considers China's experience in blocking foreign resources, as well as the opinions of experts from the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan on the theme studied. Both positive and negative aspects of Russia`s transition to an autonomous national segment of the Internet network are presented.
Internet, Runet, autonomy, journalism, Russian Federation, EAEU, informational technologies, China, Kazakhstan
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