Is it technically possible to power a fully "turn off" the Internet in Russia?
Of course.
At least there is a purely physical - to cut the cable.
But you can firewall to deliver.
In General, such a possibility is the authorities of any country.
In connection with the current hysteria against "terrorism" in Russia began to advance actively idea of a total ban.
On the contrary, we kind of did not go the way of a complete ban, there are only point lock.
Mostly will block the most dangerous of things - social networks, and other media.
Anokhin proposes to limit access to social media three hours a day
Well, MPs can offer anything, it's not specialists, and not always adequate people.
also introduce mandatory registration
It will be - there is no options. Now all money, documents, etc. - all via the Internet, so registration will be. The only question is how soon.
the access to social networks will be closed to individuals under 18 years of age
Yes, it has long had to do.