Blocked services in Russia

This page provides updated insights into internet service access in Russia. Users, marketers, and content creators can monitor availability across the country, plan alternative channels, and maintain audience engagement. Staying informed allows for effective strategy planning and uninterrupted interaction with audiences throughout Russia.

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YouTube — Russia
11 Feb 2026

The YouTube domain has disappeared from Roskomnadzor's DNS, which may indicate the service is effectively blocked in Russia.

24 Dec 2024

Access to the service on mobile devices is limited

9 Sep 2024

Google AdSense is deactivating the accounts of Russian users from advertising. All accumulated earnings will be refunded within 60 days.

8 Aug 2024

An increasing number of Russian users are reporting that the service has ceased loading entirely.

1 Aug 2024

High-quality videos are no longer displayed in Google Chrome, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Mi Browser.

1 Jul 2024

Russian authorities claim to have initiated a "service slowdown" of 70%.

11 Mar 2022

The service blocked the channels of some Russian media outlets: Rossiya Segodnya, TASS, VGTRK, Channel One, RBC, REN TV, NTV, and Moscow 24.

10 Mar 2022

The service suspended monetization of Russian users' channels

4 Mar 2022

The service suspended ads for Russian users

WhatsApp — Russia
11 Feb 2026

The WhatsApp domain has been completely blocked in Russia.

28 Nov 2025

The service was blocked by Roskomnadzor due to violation of Russian laws.

21 Oct 2025

Massive service outage across the country.

13 Aug 2025

Partial restriction of calls in the messenger to combat fraudsters.

FaceTime — Russia
4 Dec 2025

The service has been blocked by Roskomnadzor due to violations of Russian law, including fraud and terrorism.

Snapchat — Russia
4 Dec 2025

The service has been blocked by Roskomnadzor for involvement in activities related to terrorist recruitment.

Roblox — Russia
3 Dec 2025

The service has been blocked by Roskomnadzor due to violations of Russian legislation, including restrictions on content related to LGBT, extremism, and child safety.

Facebook — Russia
4 Mar 2022

Facebook is owned by Meta Corporation, which is considered extremist in Russia. Access to the social network is blocked by the decision of Roskomnadzor.

Instagram — Russia
4 Mar 2022

Instagram is owned by Meta Corporation, which is considered extremist in Russia. Access to the social network is blocked by the decision of Roskomnadzor.

X (ex. Twitter) — Russia
24 Feb 2022

In response to the dissemination of information that contradicts the official position of the Government and the refusal to comply with the requirements of the legislation on falsification of information.

LinkedIn — Russia
10 Nov 2016

Linkedin has been blocked in Russia at the request of Roskomnadzor and by court order. The reason is violation of the law "On personal data".