Documenting the lives of young people in Russia, strongly influenced by tradition, social media, and politics.'Control Refresh' documents the lives of young people in Russia, strongly influenced by tradition, social media, and politics. A Russian passport gave Toma Gerzha (RU/NL) access to (remote) cities in Russia over the past three years. She captured her peers living, dreaming, and enjoying themselves while surrounded by war propaganda. These are difficult times for Russian Gen Z’s. They are afraid to speak out against the war. They see the military propaganda around them and fear being drafted to fight in Ukraine. 'Control Refresh' features a variety of photographs, captions, and a timeline of events from Russia’s recent history to provide context for the youth’s well-being.Documenting the lives of young people in Russia, strongly influenced by tradition, social media, and politics.