In the remote villages of Siberia, unmarked tractors and OMON riot police are descending on small farmers. Thousands of cattle are being forcibly seized and burned in massive trenches. The local authorities claim it’s an outbreak of pasteurellosis or rabies. But the villagers know the truth—and the state’s brutal response reveals a much darker reality about how Russian system operates. This isn't just an agricultural crisis. It is a calculated demonstration of absolute state power. In this episode of INSIDE RUSSIA'S Transformation series, we look past the official lies to uncover what happens when the bureaucracy fears independent, self-sufficient citizens more than an economic collapse. From the cover-ups in the Novosibirsk region to the destruction of private property and rural dignity, this is the story of how the modern Russian state crushes the last remnants of autonomy. If you want

Source: Why Russia Is Burning Siberian Cows — It’s Not About Rabies