Moscow’s secrecy about a suspected plague case follows a pattern from the Soviet era

Moscow is facing scrutiny over a suspected plague case following the suspicious death last week of a worker at a research laboratory in Siberia. The incident has sparked global attention and highlighted ongoing concerns regarding transparency in the region.

Observers note that the Kremlin's handling of the situation aligns with a long-standing historical pattern of information control dating back to the Soviet era. This culture of secrecy has traditionally been applied by authorities to manage public information regarding various accidents, ranging from major industrial disasters to public health emergencies.