In a significant move aimed at tightening internet regulations, Roskomnadzor, the Russian federal executive body responsible for overseeing the media, has blocked 82 websites for promoting or advertising VPN services. This crackdown follows the enforcement of a ban on the ...
In recent years, Russia has intensified its efforts to control the digital realm within its borders, culminating in a comprehensive crackdown on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). This move, as announced by Roskomnadzor, Russia’s communications watchdog, aims to enforce a ban ...
In a recent announcement that could reshape the landscape of internet freedom in Russia, Anton Gorelkin, the deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, stated that Wikipedia might soon be blocked in Russia. This potential blockade comes ...
In a significant move to tighten internet regulations, Roskomnadzor, the Russian federal executive body responsible for overseeing the media, began enforcing restrictions on the advertising of VPN (Virtual Private Network) services across the internet starting March 1, 2024. This crackdown ...
Russian websites are proactively removing content related to VPN services ahead of a March 1, 2024, law banning the popularization of such services, reflecting efforts to comply with tightening internet control measures. The upcoming regulation has prompted adjustments in content ...
In a bold move to bolster its digital offerings, VK, one of Russia’s leading technology giants, has announced the acquisition of a 70% stake in Many Applications LLC, a company previously fully owned by the esteemed developer of digital services, ...
The digital marketplace in Russia has witnessed a remarkable expansion in 2023, with the volume of online trading escalating by 28% to reach an impressive 6.36 trillion rubles. This significant growth underscores the increasing reliance on and preference for online ...
Yandex NV, the Dutch arm of the leading technology conglomerate, has embarked on a significant transformation, governed by a freshly inked deal that introduces a non-compete agreement (NCA) for a span of five years, barring it from creating services that ...
Russia’s advertising market is on the brink of a historic milestone, with projections suggesting that it may exceed 1 trillion rubles in 2024. This forecast, reported by Vedomosti and based on insights from various market participants including OMD OM Group, ...
Wildberries, a prominent marketplace, has announced an upcoming change in its commission structure that will impact sellers of electronics and household appliances. Effective from January 8, 2024, the commission rates for these categories are set to increase by an average ...