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Which VPNs work in Russia today — Freedom Checker

Which VPN works today · 13 services
Ростелеком home 6 Oct, 04:00 UTC
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VPN InstagramYouTubeTelegramWhatsAppPornhub Traffic Devices Price
Durev VPN ▶
xray · (35) · Promo code
 workingworkingworkingworkingworking ∞ 10 459368
impVPN ▶
xray · (18) · Promo code
 workingworkingworkingworkingworking ∞ 1 199
Banksy VPN ▶
xray · (4)
 workingworkingworkingworkingworking ∞ 3 199
Valutix Connect ▶
xray · (22) · Promo code
 workingworkingworkingworkingworking ∞ 1 79
Grimbird VPN ▶
xray · (26)
 workingworkingworkingworkingworking ∞ 5 149
One Bucks VPN ▶
xray · (2) · Promo code
 workingworkingworkingworkingworking ∞ 1 9989
Official VPN ▶
xray · (34)
 workingworkingworkingworkingworking ∞ 6 299
Slovo VPN ▶
xray · (7) · Promo code
 workingworkingworkingworkingworking ∞ ∞ 150
Horizon VPN ▶
xray · (10)
 workingworkingworkingworkingworking ∞ 7 299
Magnum VPN ▶
xray · (11)
 workingworkingworkingworkingworking ∞ 7 299
Paper VPN
xray · Promo code
 workingworkingworkingworkingworking 100 ∞ 290
LIBERTY VPN ▶
xray · (31)
 not workingnot workingnot workingnot workingnot working ∞ ∞ 500
Snowdn VPN
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 not workingnot workingnot workingnot workingnot working ∞ ∞ 479
Rostelecom
Ростелеком
no VPN · home
 not workingnot workingnot workingnot workingworks intermittently ∞ ∞ 600
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We measure in real time which VPNs and Telegram proxies work over Russian home and mobile carriers with the Roskomnadzor allowlists in effect, and whether blocked services actually open through them. The measurements come from a network of modems, and from that data we assess how well VPNs and other circumvention tools hold up for specific regions and providers. Probes run from physical nodes in Moscow, Novosibirsk and the Far East, and the data refreshes every 4 hours. The current picture is below.

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Frequently asked questions

Which VPN works in Russia right now?

Freedom Checker measures this in real time from physical probes inside Russia. The current list of working VPN services and Telegram proxies refreshes every 4 hours and is shown on the front page, broken down by carrier and region.

How often is the availability data updated?

Measurements refresh every 4 hours, and each service shows the time of its last successful check.

Which carriers do the measurements run through?

Through Russia's main carriers — MegaFon, MTS, Beeline, Tele2 and Rostelecom — from probes in Moscow, Novosibirsk and the Far East.

Are the Roskomnadzor allowlists taken into account?

Yes. Availability is measured with the allowlists in effect, so the results reflect what a user inside Russia actually gets.

Where can I get free Telegram proxies?

On the “Proxies” tab: a list of working MTProto, WEB and SOCKS5 proxies with no sign-up and no ads. Every 4 hours we re-check each proxy over home broadband from three regions of Russia and drop the ones that stopped answering; tap a row to add the proxy to Telegram.

VPN service reviews for Russia

In-depth looks at the services in the table above: protocols, prices, traffic and device limits, and how to set each one up. Every review carries live availability on MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, Tele2 and Rostelecom, drawn from the same measurements as the table.

impVPNimpVPN — review of a VPN service for Russia: VLESS (xHTTP/TCP), Hysteria2, WireGuard, impWG and AmneziaWG 2.0 protocols, bypassing TSPU and “whitelists,” “Key”/“Basic”/“Premium” plans. Live availability status on MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, Tele2 and Rostelecom — every 4 hours.99 ₽/moHorizon VPNHorizon VPN — a review of the service for Russia: VLESS Reality, bypassing whitelists, unlimited traffic, and up to 7 devices on one subscription. Live availability status on MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, Tele2, and Rostelecom — checked every 4 hours.299 ₽/moSnowdn VPNSnowdn VPN is a service from the Telegram bot @snowdnVPN_bot with several protocols to choose from and support for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux. Review, price 479 ₽, pros and cons, how to connect, and whether it works in Russia.479 ₽/moSlovo VPNReview of SLOVOVPN: a VPN using the VLESS Reality protocol for 150 ₽, servers in 50+ countries, and setup in 2 minutes on any device. We look at the pros, cons, status in Russia, and how to connect.150 ₽/moPerets VPNPerets VPN (Перец VPN, perec.app) is a service with a free plan for everyone and an inexpensive subscription from 189 ₽ for maximum quality. Up to 4 devices. We examine the pros, cons, and how to connect in Russia.Paper VPNPaper VPN has been operating since 2022 and has survived several protocol blocks in Russia. We look at how the service holds up against Roskomnadzor (RKN), how much it costs (290 ₽), what the 30-day money-back guarantee and traffic limit look like, and how to connect it.290 ₽/moMagnum VPNMagnum VPN is a VPN service that works through the Telegram bot @Magnumvpnbot. It promises stable YouTube and TikTok access, unlimited traffic, up to 7 devices, and bonuses for invited friends. The subscription costs 299 ₽. We examine its features, pros and cons, protocols and connection procedure, as well as what to do if the service does not work with your operator.299 ₽/moLIBERTY VPNLIBERTY VPN is a VPN service with connection through a Telegram bot, positioned around the idea of free internet access and bypassing blocks in Russia. We look at what is known about the service, its pros and cons, how to connect, and what to replace it with if the VPN does not work with your operator.500 ₽/moDurev VPNDurev VPN is one of the safest VPNs for Russia: registration via the durevpn.com website or the Telegram bot @DureVpnBot, servers in 50+ countries, unlimited traffic, up to 10 devices, and a strict no-logs policy. We look at its features and how to connect.368 ₽/moBlancVPNBlancVPN review: unlimited traffic, no device limit, V2Ray, WireGuard, OpenVPN and Outline protocols, 50+ locations. Price about 916 ₽/month, whether it works in Russia, payment with Russian cards, and how to connect.ART VPNART VPN is a VPN using the VLESS Reality protocol, with no logs and no traffic limits, from 150 ₽/month. Servers in Europe, up to 5 devices. Review, pros and cons, how to connect and pay from Russia.Sirius VPNSirius VPN: price 300₽, WireGuard + AmneziaWG, backup channel via StarLink. Live availability status by Russian operators, pros and cons, FAQ.300 ₽/mo

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