A look at Russia’s efforts to promote homegrown social media like Rutube and VKontakte, even as local content creators choose to stick with Western services (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal:
A look at Russia’s efforts to promote homegrown social media like Rutube and VKontakte, even as local content creators choose to stick with Western services  —  Kremlin cracks down on Western social media, but Russia’s homemade alternatives are a tough sell