From Bank Scans to Metro Detentions: Russia’s Digital ID Reality

I recently talked with Jack Spirko on The Survival Podcast and I shared what I’d learned about Russia: how a simple bank facial scan turned into a nationwide surveillance tool.

It started with banks doing their own thing, but now the government’s tied it all together. If you’re in Moscow, the metro can scan your face, match it to your legal identity, and detain you if you’re dodging the draft. It’s a real-life example of where digital ID and biometric control can go.

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