What is the Russian version of Instagram?

The creators of Rossgram call it Russia's answer to Instagram.

Is there a Russian version of Instagram?

Called Rossgram, the new app mimics many of Instagram's trademark features, with similar icons, a dedicated bar for stories and even a similar pink-and-purple color scheme.

Which social media is used in Russia?

Vkontakte: the Facebook of Russia

Vkontakte, also referred to as VK, primarily services the Russian market with a social network that borrows very heavily from Facebook in terms of design and function.

What happened to Russian Instagram?

Russia shut down the app, as well as Facebook, after parent company Meta relaxed a policy preventing hate speech in relation to Russia's war against Ukraine. As one of the most popular apps for creatives, the loss of Instagram will leave thousands further isolated from the international art world.

Is it safe to join VK?

We do everything in our power to make VK a safe space to communicate, however when it comes to real crimes, only competent authorities have the ability to handle them. You also have the ability to choose your level of privacy on VK and decide who can comment on your posts or even see your profile.

Russia bans Instagram, What are the other alternatives apps for Russians?

Why is Russia deleting Instagram?

The country announced plans to ban Instagram last week, in response to parent company Meta's decision to allow Facebook and Instagram users in some countries to call for violence against Russian soldiers following the country's invasion of Ukraine.

Is VK Legal in the US?

VK, a Facebook-like Russian social media platform, is banned in a lot of countries, including European countries, the USA, Ukraine, Dubai, India, Saudi Arabia, Iran, the Philipines, and Pakistan.

What is the alternative to VK in Russia?

vk.com's top 5 competitors in March 2023 are: ok.ru, twitter.com, yandex.ru, instagram.com, and more.

What is the most followed Russian account on Instagram?

Svetlana Loboda, a Ukrainian singer and composer, was the leading Instagram influencer in Russia by number of new followers over the course of 2021, at 5.4 million. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Gusein Gasanov ranked second and third with about five million and four million new followers, respectively.

What is the alternative to OK RU?

Is Instagram deleting Russian accounts?

Instagram is demoting Russian state media accounts and labeling their posts. The app will discourage users from sharing content from Russian state media.

What is the Russian media called?

Russia TV (Rossiya) covers 98.5% of the country's territory and is state-owned. Channel One (Pervyj Kanal) covers 98.8% of Russia's territory and has a shared state and private ownership (51% state- 49% private).

What is the Russian alternative to Facebook?

The largest Russian Social Media network and the most visited site in Russia is the domestic Facebook rival Vkontakte (В Контакте), also known as VK. The site, which also has an English language version, was launched in 2006 and currently has around 33 million unique visitors per day.

What is the Russian version of Facebook?

VK (short for its original name VKontakte; Russian: ВКонтакте, meaning InContact) is a Russian online social media and social networking service based in Saint Petersburg. VK is available in multiple languages but it is predominantly used by Russian speakers.

Why did Apple remove VK?

Apple has removed VK, Russia's homegrown Facebook competitor, from its App Store globally, citing conflicts with British sanctions.

Why is VK banned in the US?

In a statement to The Verge, Apple said the decision was made to comply with newly-imposed UK sanctions against Russia in light of its ongoing brutal invasion of Ukraine, and added that VK's apps “are being distributed by developers majority-owned or majority-controlled by one or more parties sanctioned by the UK ...

Is VK no longer available?

Apple has removed VKontakte, a top Russian social media platform, from its app store, according to the app's developer.

What is blocked in Russia?

Is TikTok banned in Russia?

Russia continues to block major platforms including Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.

Who is blocking Instagram in Russia?

A Russian court has banned Facebook and Instagram in the country, labelling its parent company Meta as “extremist” amid the Kremlin's sweeping crackdown on western social media giants.

Which social media is most popular in Russia?

vk.com ranked number 1 and is the most visited Social Media Networks website in Russia in February 2023, followed by ok.ru as the runner up, and pinterest.com ranking at 3rd place as the leaders of the Social Media Networks websites in Russia.

Which country uses VK most?

In 2022, the largest number of VK app downloads was recorded in Russia, at over 14 million. Kazakhstan was the second leading market of the social media app, with nearly 2.4 million downloads over the same period.