Why isn't your VPN working and what does TSPU have to do with it?
Internet blocking in Russia – how it works, what's being blocked, and where it's all heading.
In this video, I analyze the mechanics of blocking: from TSPU and traffic filtering to whitelists and network degradation.
The video was made entirely using vibecoding, my beautiful voice, and a script.
0:00 — Disclaimer
0:13 — Introduction
1:01 — What is TSPU and how does it filter traffic
2:29 — What is being blocked: VPNs, proxies, protocols
3:27 — Why it works differently for everyone
4:32 — How whitelists work and what does VPN have to do with it
6:18 — The flip side of blocking: a blow to content and media
10:36 — TSPU is getting stronger, Cheburnet, total isolation
14:54 — Conclusion
p.s. The first attempt is always a flop; the sound editing didn't go smoothly, and I couldn't remove the sighs and drool, even though I really wanted to.