less criticism than before. at the offices of one of the most influential newspapers, staff suspect their days of independence may be numbered. controversial new laws limit foreign ownership of media companies in russia. currently owned in part by "the wall street journal" and the financial times, they may soon have a new russian owner, loyal to the kremlin. >> translator: we're not an opposition newspaper, but because we're independent and we can't be forced to write in favor of them, that's already enough of an inveents. >> back in the t-shirt shop, the absence of criticism has become a fashion accessory. >> my favorite, putin is my hero. >> is he your hero? >> yeah. >> matthew chance, cnn, moscow.