Russia banned some popular social media services, including Facebook and Instagram, on March 14, 2022. Russian entrepreneur Alexander Zobov has announced the creation of Rossgram, a localized version of the major photo and video sharing services.
Russia is getting closer to a day when its online network will be subjected to a massive inward draw, disrupting global communications in the process.
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If Russia approves a blanket ban on western technology platforms, Russians who are accustomed to utilizing them may be able to continue to do so using virtual private network (VPN) programs that allow users to circumvent internet restrictions.
Millions of Russians are downloading VPNs, with the younger age accounting for the majority. The use of VPNs may have increased as a result of the YouTube ban.
