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Messaging & social in Russia

The chat & social apps locals actually use every day.

7 picksUpdated 5/11/2026

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  • 1
    Telegram logo

    Telegram

    4.8Free

    News and essential services

    English
  • 2
    VK

    VK (Vkontakte)

    4.6Free

    Socializing and local events

  • 3
    WhatsApp logo

    WhatsApp

    4.6Free

    Communicating with local businesses

  • 4
    Odnoklassniki (OK) logo

    Odnoklassniki (OK)

    4.3Free

    Connecting with older locals

  • 5
    Viber logo

    Viber

    4.4Free

    Regional communications and ads

    English
  • 6
    YouTube logo

    YouTube

    4.7Free

    International video content

  • 7
    Rutube logo

    Rutube

    3.5Free

    Accessing restricted local media

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