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Telegram and WhatsApp Experience Major Outages in Kuban Region Amid Internet

On October 21, 2025, Telegram and WhatsApp users in Russia’s Kuban region faced widespread service interruptions. According to data from Sboy.rf, the Krasnodar Krai accounted for 18% of complaints over a six-hour period, reporting issues with both applications’ mobile and web versions.  Similar disruptions affected WhatsApp, owned by Meta, which is classified as an extremist […]

One-Third of Brands Shift Instagram Audiences to Telegram Amid Russia’s Ad Ban

Following Russia’s ban on Instagram advertising implemented in September 2025, about 32% of brand audiences have migrated to Telegram, according to a September study by Getblogger, an MTS AdTech company. The total advertising budget redirected to other platforms between September and October reached 1.2 billion rubles.  Besides Telegram, 25% of audiences moved to VK, 20% […]

Telegram to Introduce Paid Comment Pinning on Live Streams

Telegram is developing a new feature that will allow users to participate in live streams with the option to pay for pinning their comments. Currently available only on a test server, live streams will be accessible in the “Stories” section. Viewers can spend Telegram’s internal currency, “stars,” to elevate their comments.  The more stars spent, […]

Elon Musk’s X Launches Marketplace for Inactive Usernames, Inspired by Telegram

Elon Musk’s social platform X, formerly Twitter, has launched the X Handle Marketplace, allowing Premium subscribers to request and acquire inactive usernames. The service resembles Telegram’s Fragment platform, where rare nicknames are bought and sold.  Usernames are divided into free “Priority” handles — common word combinations or alphanumeric strings — and paid “Rare” handles, priced […]

ZAB.RU Named Top Regional Telegram Channel in Trans-Baikal Region

ZAB.RU, a digital news outlet, has been recognized as the sole representative from the Trans-Baikal region in Russia’s top popular regional Telegram channels, according to New Media citing TGStat data from October 7, 2025. The ranking considered the subscriber engagement rate, growth dynamics, and total reach, with ZAB.RU reaching over 6.3 million people.  No other […]

New Indian Messaging App Arattai Surges to Over 5 Million Downloads, Challenging Telegram

Arattai, a new messaging app developed by Indian company Zoho, has rapidly gained popularity, achieving over 5 million downloads within days of its October 2025 launch. It outpaced established giants like Telegram, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat, each garnering around 2 million installs in the same period.  Named after the Tamil word for “chit-chat,” Arattai is […]

Telegram Emerges as Popular Platform for Vintage and Secondhand Fashion in Singapore

Telegram has become a thriving marketplace for vintage and secondhand fashion among Singapore’s youth. Originally a niche interest, the trend has rapidly gained popularity, transforming Telegram into a vibrant shopping hub for curated secondhand clothing, including sought-after vintage pieces and Japanese fashion labels.  The app’s chat-based format allows immediate interaction between buyers and sellers, creating […]

Russians Trust Telegram and TV Most for Cybersecurity News, Prefer Short Posts and Videos

A 2025 study by Kaspersky Lab reveals that Russians interested in cybersecurity news trust Telegram channels the most (39%), followed by television (32%), and Russian news websites (24%). The majority prefer short formats: 66% choose brief posts, and 56% favor video content including TV shows and documentaries.  Longer articles attract 27% of respondents, and 20% […]

Kaluga Authorities Procure Telegram Monitoring Software: Surveillance or Security?

Authorities in Russia’s Kaluga region have announced plans to purchase specialized software for monitoring the Telegram messenger. The Ministry of Competitive Policy of Kaluga has launched an electronic auction for an “Automated Search and Monitoring System for the Telegram Messenger” valued at 1.5 million rubles.  The contracting entity is the state budgetary institution “Center for […]

Telegram Warns French Users of Privacy Risks Amid EU Chat Control Proposal

Pavel Durov  issued a warning to French users about potential privacy threats following the EU’s announcement to vote on the controversial Chat Control initiative. This proposed legislation mandates mandatory scanning of all images and videos in private chats, which Telegram states amounts to near-total privacy violation.  The French proposal, backed by former and current interior […]

    6 Russian Telegram Channels for Travel in 2025

    Telegram has emerged as an essential platform for travelers seeking real-time updates, travel deals, insider tips, and destination inspiration. For those passionate about exploring new places, several Telegram channels offer...
    • Авиакомпания «Победа» (PobedaAirlines)

      Авиакомпания «Победа» (PobedaAirlines)

      Pobeda Airlines is a Russian low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of Aeroflot Group. The Telegram channel functions as the official communication platform, delivering timely updates on flight schedules, promotional campaigns, corporate announcements, and service information. Known for its aggressive market expansion, Pobeda transported over 10 million passengers in 2019 and…
    • АЭРОФЛОТ (Aeroflot)

      АЭРОФЛОТ (Aeroflot)

      Aeroflot, Russia’s national flag carrier and among the top 20 global airlines by passenger throughput, utilizes its official Telegram channel as a strategic communication platform. This channel disseminates operational updates, including flight schedules, new service offerings, safety protocols, and corporate recovery and expansion initiatives. The airline maintains a substantial fleet…
    • Вагон скидок (Fpcrussia)

      Вагон скидок (Fpcrussia)

      The Telegram channel functions as an official communication platform for the Federal Passenger Company Russia (FPC Russia), a subsidiary of Russian Railways responsible for the operation of long-distance and intercity passenger rail services. It provides real-time updates on train schedules, ticketing information, travel advisories, and official notifications pertinent to railway…
    • Яндекс Путешествия (yandex_travel)

      Яндекс Путешествия (yandex_travel)

      Yandex Travel Telegram channel is a component of Yandex’s integrated digital ecosystem, delivering travel-related solutions within the Russian Federation. The channel disseminates information on travel services such as airfares, accommodation options, tour packages, and travel advisories. It functions as a communication platform for announcing promotional campaigns, special offers, new functionalities…
    • Вандруки (Vandrouki)

      Вандруки (Vandrouki)

      Vandrouki is a travel-centric Telegram channel and community dedicated to Russian-speaking explorers. It offers practical travel intelligence, comprehensive destination guides, promotional discounts, and user-contributed insights on navigating Russia and international locations. The content frequently encompasses cost-effective travel strategies, destination evaluations, visa procedures, and promotion of both domestic and international tourism…
    • Туту (tutu_travel)

      Туту (tutu_travel)

      Tutu Travel is affiliated with Tutu.ru, a leading Russian online travel agency and ticketing platform. Their Telegram channel disseminates real-time updates on promotional fares, ticket availability for air, rail, and bus services, booking incentives, and travel advisories. The platform aims to streamline travel procurement by sharing exclusive offers and strategic…
    Авиакомпания «Победа» (PobedaAirlines)

    Авиакомпания «Победа» (PobedaAirlines)

    Pobeda Airlines is a Russian low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of Aeroflot Group. The Telegram channel functions as the official communication platform, delivering timely updates on flight schedules, promotional campaigns, corporate announcements, and service information. Known for its aggressive market expansion, Pobeda transported over 10 million passengers in 2019 and…
    Travel Channel
    АЭРОФЛОТ (Aeroflot)

    АЭРОФЛОТ (Aeroflot)

    Aeroflot, Russia’s national flag carrier and among the top 20 global airlines by passenger throughput, utilizes its official Telegram channel as a strategic communication platform. This channel disseminates operational updates, including flight schedules, new service offerings, safety protocols, and corporate recovery and expansion initiatives. The airline maintains a substantial fleet…
    Channel Russian
    Вагон скидок (Fpcrussia)

    Вагон скидок (Fpcrussia)

    The Telegram channel functions as an official communication platform for the Federal Passenger Company Russia (FPC Russia), a subsidiary of Russian Railways responsible for the operation of long-distance and intercity passenger rail services. It provides real-time updates on train schedules, ticketing information, travel advisories, and official notifications pertinent to railway…
    Channel Russian
    Яндекс Путешествия (yandex_travel)

    Яндекс Путешествия (yandex_travel)

    Yandex Travel Telegram channel is a component of Yandex’s integrated digital ecosystem, delivering travel-related solutions within the Russian Federation. The channel disseminates information on travel services such as airfares, accommodation options, tour packages, and travel advisories. It functions as a communication platform for announcing promotional campaigns, special offers, new functionalities…
    Travel Channel
    Вандруки (Vandrouki)

    Вандруки (Vandrouki)

    Vandrouki is a travel-centric Telegram channel and community dedicated to Russian-speaking explorers. It offers practical travel intelligence, comprehensive destination guides, promotional discounts, and user-contributed insights on navigating Russia and international locations. The content frequently encompasses cost-effective travel strategies, destination evaluations, visa procedures, and promotion of both domestic and international tourism…
    Channel Russian
    Туту (tutu_travel)

    Туту (tutu_travel)

    Tutu Travel is affiliated with Tutu.ru, a leading Russian online travel agency and ticketing platform. Their Telegram channel disseminates real-time updates on promotional fares, ticket availability for air, rail, and bus services, booking incentives, and travel advisories. The platform aims to streamline travel procurement by sharing exclusive offers and strategic…
    Channel Russian
    Eddy Travels

    Eddy Travels

    Eddy Travels Bot is an AI-driven travel management assistant on Telegram designed to streamline itinerary planning. Users can interact with Eddy through natural language or commands to access optimal flight options, accommodation bookings, vehicle rentals, guided tours, and activities. The bot integrates with travel data APIs to deliver tailored recommendations,…
    BOT English