Expanding state controls over the internet in Russia are causing frustration among millions of citizens. These restrictions are reportedly contributing to a rare downward trend in President Putin's approval ratings.

In Russia, expanding state restrictions on the Internet are frustrating daily life for millions — and sending President Putin's approval ratings on a rare downward spiral. <p>In Russia, expanding state restrictions on the Internet are frustrating daily life for millions — and sending President Putin's approval ratings on a rare downward spiral.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5793960" />