The article details #Soldatov's history and his pivotal role in creating the #Relcom network, which connected #Soviet research centers and established the #SovietUnion's first link to the global internet in 1990. During the 1991 KGB coup attempt, Relcom remained operational, highlighting its role in bypassing traditional media control and connecting people both within the Soviet Union and globally.
https://cepa.org/article/russia-jails-the-father-of-russias-internet/
