Ilya

[Ilya @2russky]

Dear Mr. Musk,
I am writing to you as a concerned individual who values free access to information and has followed your work with Starlink and its role in connecting people worldwide.
Russia is currently experiencing severe and rapidly tightening internet restrictions. In early 2026, authorities have begun rolling out “whitelist” systems that limit access to only government-approved websites and services during outages and broader controls. Mobile internet blackouts are now frequent, major platforms like WhatsApp have been blocked, VPNs are heavily restricted, and many analysts expect that very soon the Russian internet will be reduced to state-controlled content only. This digital isolation threatens ordinary citizens’ ability to access uncensored news, independent voices, and global communication.
To help preserve a lifeline of free and uncensored internet inside Russia—even in the face of opposition from the government—I respectfully ask you to consider activating Starlink service in Russian territory located 50 kilometers or more away from the Ukrainian border (and other active conflict zones). Starlink’s existing geofencing capabilities would make this targeted approach feasible, ensuring the service supports civilians in the country’s interior while avoiding any risk of use by Russian military forces near the front lines in the ongoing war with Ukraine.
The Russian government would almost certainly oppose such a step. However, there is clear demand among the Russian people for reliable, unrestricted internet. If service were made available, citizens would find ways to acquire terminals and pay for subscriptions, effectively bypassing state censorship and keeping an open window to the outside world.
I fully recognize the significant legal, regulatory, and geopolitical challenges involved, including sanctions and the complex situation around the conflict. SpaceX has already shown great responsibility by restricting unauthorized Starlink use in sensitive areas. A carefully limited rollout in non-border regions, with appropriate safeguards, could align perfectly with Starlink’s mission to bring connectivity to underserved and restricted populations while prioritizing peaceful civilian use.
Your leadership in providing Starlink to Ukraine and other regions has already demonstrated how this technology can empower individuals against adversity. Extending it thoughtfully to Russians facing total information control could make an enormous difference for human freedom and long-term understanding.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this request. It aligns closely with your longstanding advocacy for free speech and open access to information. I would be grateful for any thoughts or discussion on the idea.
Best regards,
Ilya
San Jose, California
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[Ilya @2russky]

@GOP Why would you use a picture of Soviet made rusty VAZ-2101 car?

[Ilya @2russky]

https://t.co/V22QKnBteo

[Ilya @2russky]

@svtv_news Я видел полное видео, где полиция сначала таранит баррикаду эко-активистов. Намного интереснее

[Ilya @2russky]

@Jayecane 12

[Ilya @2russky]

@Jayecane 8

[Ilya @2russky]

@CHP_Napa Hi! I saw gray minivan driving on wrong side of highway 29 between St Helena and Calistoga going south. Got this from my front dash cam. Hope he got stopped before he( or she) killed someone.

[Ilya @2russky]

@elonmusk Илон, скажи пожалуйста что-нибудь хорошее про компанию Zomedica ( ZOM). ZOM создает инновационные продукты быстрого тестирования болезней у домашних зверей. После того, как та злая тетка обвинила тебя в том, что тихие машины Тесла убивает котов, это будет лучший ответ! 😀

[Alexey Navalny @navalny]

31 января, 12:00.
Все города России.
За свободу для Навального.
За свободу для всех.
За справедливость.
https://t.co/i8pM73JPPw

[Ilya @2russky]

@adamhousley I was there yesterday driving clients around Napa valley, different locations between Napa, Yountville and St. Helena. It was scary with fire really close, but it was relatively small compared to what it is today. Hopefully people got out of all the dangerous places.

[Ilya @2russky]

@realDonaldTrump Not many people like you. Perhaps there is a good reason for that

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Franz throws steel ball at Cybertruck window right before launch. Guess we have some improvements to make before production haha.

[Michael McFaul @McFaul]

Did Morrison just testify that there was nothing wrong with the Trump-Zelensky call? Did I hear that right? (If so, might explain why Vindman took his concern to the lawyers and not Morrison)

[Michael McFaul @McFaul]

Why did Morrison want to lock down the Trump-Zelensky transcript call if there was nothing wrong w/ it? Not credible. We would have never known about it if not for the whistleblower, which is why Morrison is so pissed at Vindman, since he thinks Vindman informed whistleblower

[Manu Raju @mkraju]

Biden tells @donlemon he's "embarrassed by" Graham's actions after senator asks Pompeo to turn over docs related to Hunter and Ukraine

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[Ilya @2russky]

@KevinMooney15 By tomorrow I will upload higher quality dash cam video to YouTube under private settings and will email link to you. I lost paper with my case number, can you please send it to me? Thank you

[Ilya @2russky]

@KevinMooney15 Hello, Officer Mooney! I believe you were the officer taking report about my collision with pedestrian on the corner of Mason and Turk streets yesterday evening. I emailed you dash cam video hope you got it ( it was a large file).

[Ilya @2russky]

Please support my GoFundMe campaign: https://t.co/0jDIwzxLs5

[Ilya @2russky]

@elonmusk @lgebman Will there be a large SUV compatible with Escalade and Navigator as well?

[Ilya @2russky]

I liked a @YouTube video https://t.co/XVog1qPRKB Lyft/Uber: Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Driving