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Russian Celebrity Challenges Putin in Viral Video
Victoria Bonya is a famous Russian TV star. She posted a video on Monday speaking directly to President Vladimir Putin.
Bonya said people were too afraid of Putin to tell him the truth. She also said Russian leaders were too scared to raise problems with him.
The video spread widely online. This caused problems for the Kremlin.
Putin's approval ratings have now fallen for six weeks in a row. The video added to growing public frustration with Putin.
Klear Note — Putin has led Russia since 2000. Speaking against him publicly is risky in Russia. Falling approval ratings suggest growing discontent among Russians.
Key Terms 2
- Kremlin
- The Russian government and the building where it works
- approval ratings
- Surveys measuring how many people support a leader