{"id":7894,"date":"2024-04-15T11:19:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T11:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pandavpnpro.com\/blog\/?p=7894"},"modified":"2024-04-16T07:11:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T07:11:11","slug":"which-websites-are-blocked-in-russia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipandavpn.com\/blog\/which-websites-are-blocked-in-russia","title":{"rendered":"Which Websites are Blocked in Russia?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, more and more companies say they will stop selling products and services in Russia.<\/p>\n

Here are the technology, entertainment and financial companies that have stopped sales or other services in Russia:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amazon<\/strong>: The online giant is suspending all retail product shipments to customers in Russia and Belarus and suspending access to Prime Video for Russian users.<\/p>\n

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Etsy<\/strong>: The e-commerce company said that after April 4, sellers in Russia and Belarus will lose access to the site.
\nMeta<\/strong>: Russian authorities banned Facebook and Instagram for \u201ccarrying out extremist activities\u201d as other companies voluntarily shut down their services.
\nMicrosoft: The Seattle-based company has halted all new sales in Russia, including its Azure cloud services.<\/p>\n

Apple<\/strong>: The tech giant has stopped selling its products in Russia and halted online transactions, including limiting Apple Pay in the country. Additionally, it disabled some Apple Maps features in Ukraine to protect civilians.<\/p>\n

Bumble<\/strong>: The dating app will cease operations in Russia and remove its apps from the App Store and Google Play store in Russia and Belarus.<\/p>\n

Disney+<\/strong>: The entertainment company has stopped all theatrical releases in Russia<\/p>\n

Electronic Arts<\/strong>: The maker of popular video games, including the FIFA series, has stopped selling all content in Russia and Belarus.<\/p>\n

Google<\/strong>: While Russian users can still use Google’s search engine, the company has completely suspended advertising in the country. This includes ad revenue from YouTube, search, and all other forms of Google-sponsored marketing.<\/p>\n

Netflix<\/strong>: The streaming giant has suspended all projects and acquisitions in Russia. Additionally, Netflix has refused to add state-run channels to its Russian service.<\/p>\n

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PayPal<\/strong>: The fintech giant joined other companies in opposing the war and halted services across Russia.<\/p>\n

Snapchat<\/strong>: The temporary messaging app has stopped selling all ads to Russian and Belarusian entities, but its app still operates as a communication tool throughout the region.<\/p>\n

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Deutsche Welle was forced to close its operations in Russia a few weeks ago and move employees and resources to Riga.<\/p>\n

CNN, Bloomberg, BBC and other media completely stopped broadcasting or reporting on Russia; however, the BBC later resumed operations cautiously. German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF suspended and then resumed broadcasts to Russia.<\/p>\n

Russia initially restricted Facebook and Twitter only, even though they have relatively small active audiences in Russia compared to platforms like YouTube, WhatsApp and Instagram. Restrictions on Facebook have since been tightened and Instagram has been blocked.<\/p>\n

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How to use a VPN to stream Netflix, Youtube and more in Russia<\/h2>\n

When you use a VPN, all of your internet traffic is routed through a secure, encrypted tunnel through a VPN server in another location. You are assigned a temporary IP address and your real IP address is hidden in the process. Streaming and other services like Netflix use your IP address to determine your location. By changing your IP address to that of a VPN server, you can spoof your location and bypass geo-restrictions (and internet censorship) to watch Netflix streaming US, UK, Canadian, and more content from Russia.<\/p>\n

Finding a VPN that\u2019s compatible with streaming services like Netflix isn\u2019t an easy task. Streamers like Netflix block VPN IP addresses to protect copyrights and licensing agreements. We tested a number of different VPNs using streaming services like Netflix and narrowed the options down to the following:<\/p>\n

Best VPN for Russia<\/h2>\n
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  1. PandaVPN<\/a>\uff1aBest VPN in Russia. With fast and professional P2P and dual VPN servers. 24\/7 live chat support.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Surfshark<\/a>\uff1a<\/strong> No simultaneous connection limit. Contains multi-hop servers, fast and secure.<\/li>\n
  3. ExpressVPN<\/a>\uff1a<\/strong> Unlimited bandwidth and strong encryption security. 24\/7 support and an audited no-logs policy.<\/li>\n
  4. Cyber\u200b\u200bGhost<\/a>\uff1a<\/strong>Security includes Windows antivirus software.<\/li>\n
  5. PrivateVPN<\/a>\uff1a<\/strong>Good speed and very easy to use app. Protect 10 of your devices simultaneously. Strict no logs policy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Here\u2019s how to use a VPN to watch Netflix in Russia<\/p>\n

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    1. Sign up for one of the Netflix-compatible VPNs featured in this article. We highly recommendPandaVPN<\/a><\/strong>\u3002<\/li>\n
    2. Next, download and install a VPN app that\u2019s compatible with your streaming device.<\/li>\n
    3. Open the VPN app, log in and connect to a server in your country. For example, a server in the United States will provide you with a United States IP address.<\/li>\n
    4. Sign in to your Netflix account. You should now be able to stream Netflix from Russia without further restrictions.<\/li>\n
    5. Got a streaming error? Clearing cookies may resolve the issue. You may need to try multiple servers to find one that works. If that fails, try contacting the VPN’s customer support and they may be able to recommend a specific server.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Our criteria for the best Netflix VPNs<\/h2>\n

      You may be wondering why these VPNs appear on our list (or why other VPN providers don\u2019t). In order to be selected, a VPN must meet all of the following key criteria:<\/p>\n