Russia is experiencing massive disruptions to YouTube, which may be due to the authorities' decision to restrict access to the platform. Users express dissatisfaction with the situation, fearing further isolation of the country from the global information space.
YouTube blocked in Russia
Access problems
In The Russian segment of the Internet is experiencing a sharp surge in complaints about the inaccessibility of the popular video hosting site YouTube. Users from various regions of the country report being unable to connect to the service. When you try to access the site, a notification appears that there is no connection.
Geography of the problem
Problems with YouTube have been recorded in the largest cities of Russia, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, as well as in Crimea and other regions. Some users note that access to the platform is blocked when using the home Internet, but is maintained over mobile networks.
Background restrictions
Previously, information appeared in the media about the intentions of the Russian authorities to limit the speed of access to YouTube to 128 kBit/s, which makes full use of the service practically impossible. However, the current situation indicates that a more radical decision was made to completely block video hosting.
Users' reaction
Russian Internet users express deep dissatisfaction with the current situation. On social networks you can find critical statements about the authorities who made the decision to block. People are concerned about the restriction of access to educational content and entertainment available on the platform.
Consequences for the Ukrainian segment
Blocking YouTube in Russia could lead to a significant decrease in views and comments in Russian for Ukrainian channels . This may affect statistics and interaction with the Russian-speaking audience for content makers from Ukraine.
Glossary
- YouTube is a popular video hosting site owned by Google that allows users to upload, view and comment on videos.
- Import substitution is an economic policy of the state aimed at replacing imported goods and services with domestic analogues.
- VPN is a technology that allows you to create a secure network connection when using public networks.
- Roskomnadzor is a federal executive body of Russia that exercises functions of control and supervision in the field of media and communications.
- Google is an American multinational corporation specializing in Internet services and products.
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Russian users are faced with a massive blocking of YouTube, the largest video hosting site in the world. This event was another step towards information isolation of the country and the creation of an alternative reality within the framework of the import substitution policy.
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Olena
Guys, what's going on? I can't access YouTube! Is anyone else encountering this problem? 😱
Pierre
Yes, Olena, it doesn’t work for me either. Looks like it's a massive ban. I read that the authorities decided to slow down access to 128 kBit/s, but now, it seems, they have blocked it altogether 😔
Isabella
It's horrible! 😡 How can I watch training videos now? I have a whole playlist there with Spanish lessons. Pierre, maybe there are some ways to bypass the blocking?
Hans
Guys, don't panic ahead of time. You can try a VPN or proxy server. I have already configured it and everything works for me. If you need help, please contact us 👍
Grzegorz
Eh, these bans again... I remember how in Poland they also tried to restrict access to some sites. But people always find a way out. Hans is right, VPN is a great solution. The main thing is not to give up! 💪
John
Come on with your YouTubes and VPNs! Previously, we lived without the Internet and nothing, we were happy. There is nothing to do there, just waste time. Better read a book or go to the park.
Olena
John, you're wrong! YouTube is not only entertainment, but also a huge source of knowledge. There you can find lectures, master classes, lessons on any topic. This is an important resource for self-education. 📚🎓
Maria
I agree with Olena! For example, thanks to YouTube, I learned how to cook sushi and mastered the basics of Photoshop. And now I feel cut off from the world. I hope this is temporary and access will be restored soon. 🙏