In Russia, snitching is on the rise again, with individuals like Anna Korobkova proud of filing over 1,300 denunciations since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.
From Euromaiden Press BY ORYSIA HRUDKA
Informing on fellow citizens, or “snitching”, was commonplace in Russia during the Soviet era. Now, as the Kremlin cracks down on critics of Russia’s war against Ukraine, denunciations are on the rise again as some use them to serve political ideals or personal vendettas, BBC found out.
“I was taught to snitch by my grandfather who was a snitch himself,” a woman using the alias Anna Korobkova told the BBC. She claims to live in a major Russian city but refuses to disclose which one. Her grandfather anonymously informed for the Soviet secret police under Stalin when denunciations were part of daily life. Korobkova is now following his example, reporting anyone she believes opposes the war in Ukraine.
Voice of Ukraine 