A fuel pump in Vladivostok displayed a sign reading “No AI-92,” leading to a gasoline shortage in the city. The incident occurred amidst a period characterized by what observers describe as a state-driven substitution of meaning. Russia has experienced a situation where government actions are accompanied by the framing of concepts such as “war” as “foreign propaganda,” aid as debt, medicine as a surrogate, education as a sermon, and fuel as a shortage.

According to publicist Alexey Pavlov, who resided in Russia until 2021, the authorities are constructing a parallel reality, forcing citizens to navigate a distinction between official narratives and lived experiences.

Topics: #war #fuel #shortage

2 thoughts on “Week of justifications and replacements: from “we did not start the war” to medics instead of doctors. An overview of events in the Russian Federation(4)”
  1. This latest series of inconsistencies and policy shifts is deeply concerning and raises serious questions about the stability of the Russian economy.

  2. What is the significance of the “No AI-92” sign in Vladivostok within the broader context of government-driven shifts in terminology?

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