There would be many brave journalists in Russia who would have an idea of what they can get away
with. And am guessing Putin only has those killed who represent a real danger to his hold on power.
Also of course you know there is much room for analysis even though elections in Russia are a sham.
It was Plato who said, “He, O men, is the wisest, who like Socrates, knows that his wisdom is in truth worth nothing”