Post #1227

“I propose banning relocants and all citizens who have criticized the state’s course from holding government positions for five years, running for parliament, taking part in elections, and working at strategic enterprises. It is also necessary to create a federal registry of those who left the country and spoke out against the Special Military Operation, recording their words and actions,” Popov said. Vadim Popov, presented by the pro-government outlet Abzats as a public figure and expert, proposed restricting the rights of people who may hold high positions and influence subordinates. He also suggested obliging those who return to Russia to sign documents expressing full support for the country’s course. Earlier, State Duma deputy Nikolai Novichkov proposed creating a registry of “unreliable citizens,” including those who supported “foreign agents,” terrorists, or individuals convicted of “discrediting the Russian Armed Forces” through likes, comments, and reposts. The FSB de facto already possesses data on Russians who have left the country, which is confirmed by leaks such as the Khimera database, and also collects information through social media monitoring, as indicated by criminal cases opened in absentia. Apparently, Popov decided to curry favor by attacking those who left, following a trend set by Vyacheslav Volodin and other Russian officials who have spoken negatively about relocants. Also see the note: “‘Relocants’ as a Persecuted Category of Russian Citizens” https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6oTO5IXnlvTJY0Qb3R/151