# Suspected plague case highlights Russia’s inherited Soviet-era culture of secrecy

> The Kremlin has long maintained a culture of secrecy when it comes to controlling public information, especially involving accidents – from industrial disasters to health emergencies, as FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert explains.

- Published: 2026-10-09T10:33:04.022Z
- Updated: 2026-10-09T10:33:04.022Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Douglas Herbert, France 24, Siberia, Suspected pneumonic plague case, The Kremlin, a culture of secrecy, global concerns

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- 2026-10-09T10:33:04.022Z - France 24 English: [Suspected plague case highlights Russia’s inherited Soviet-era culture of secrecy](https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261009-suspected-plague-case-highlights-russia-s-inherited-soviet-era-culture-of-secrecy)

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