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[2026.1.21] Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

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Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

66% of Russian SMB owners use Telegram channels as main industry news source (up 8% since 2022), surpassing declining traditional media like RBC and Vedomosti.

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Russia Introduces Gradual Restrictions Against Telegram

Russia tightens restrictions on Telegram stepwise since August 2025 for crime prevention failures, blocking calls and slowing media, similar to measures against WhatsApp.

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    Russia Introduces Gradual Restrictions Against Telegram

    Russia is implementing phased measures against Telegram due to the messenger’s refusal to meet requirements for preventing crimes. This was stated by Artem Sheykhin, Deputy Chairman of the Council for Digital Economy Development under the Federation Council, commenting on recent user complaints about disruptions in video uploads and sends. “Telegram fails to fulfill demands aimed […]

    Telegram Becomes Primary News Source for Russian Entrepreneurs

    Two-thirds (66%) of small and medium-sized business owners surveyed by Ifros report getting industry news updates primarily from Telegram channels, up 8% from 2022. This reflects Telegram’s growing dominance as a fast, direct news delivery platform for entrepreneurs. Other key sources include news aggregators (64%), TV programs (47%), specialized services like the Federal Tax Service […]

    Telegram Emerges as Key Job Search Platform in 2026

    Job hunting in 2026 has evolved beyond traditional vacancy websites. Telegram has become one of the primary platforms for recruiting specialists in marketing, sales, and digital fields. Recruiters report that over 60% of marketing, SMM, sales, and digital vacancies first appear directly on Telegram channels and groups. The appeal lies in its speed: employers seek […]

    Telegram Underplays User Numbers to Dodge Stricter EU Rules

    Telegram is deliberately downplaying its user figures to avoid triggering stricter EU regulations, according to documents obtained by investigative outlet Follow the Money. The messaging service faces mounting pressure from European regulators, which could require hiring thousands of content moderators to combat illegal content if classified as a “very large online platform.” By keeping reported […]

    Telegram Becomes Most Downloaded Android App in the Kingdom

    Telegram has become the most downloaded Android application in the Kingdom at the start of the New Year, signalling the country’s rapidly evolving digital landscape and the app’s rising influence in daily communication. According to the latest figures from digital intelligence platform Similarweb, the messenger outperformed several long-established apps, reinforcing its expanding role in messaging, […]

    Samara Governor Launches Official Telegram Channel

    Samara Region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev has launched an official Telegram channel “Fedorishchev. Official” (@fedorishchev_official) to combat fake accounts impersonating him. These fraudulent profiles frequently appear on the messenger for provocative purposes or scams. The channel will be managed by the governor’s press service, publishing updates on Fedorishchev’s activities and the Samara Region government’s work. The […]

    Roskomnadzor Keeps Slowing Telegram Over Delay in Blocking Anonymous Channels

    A source in the telecom industry has linked Telegram’s recent performance issues in Russia to targeted measures by Roskomnadzor, stressing that these are selective slowdowns rather than a full ban. The source told the Moscow 24 channel that the regulator continues to throttle the messenger because of what it sees as Telegram’s insufficiently prompt blocking […]

    No Total Telegram Ban Expected in Russia, Say Officials

    Russian authorities are downplaying fears of a full Telegram shutdown, stressing that users in the country will not be left without access to the messenger. The media regulator Roskomnadzor has denied introducing any new nationwide restrictions on Telegram, even though outages and slowdowns have been occurring periodically. Earlier, Moscow media reported that the service had […]

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