WhatsApp remains the most popular messenger in Russia with over 97 million unique users, despite the blocking of calls, while VK and Telegram occupy the second and third places respectively.

WhatsApp remains the most popular messenger in Russia with over 97 million unique users, despite the blocking of calls, while VK and Telegram occupy the second and third places respectively.

@meduzalive 22 Sep 2025, 10:15

In August 2023, the daily audience of unique users on Telegram in Russia increased by 5.5 million, while WhatsApp grew by 0.7 million, maintaining their positions among the top three most popular messengers.

@varlamov_news 22 Sep 2025, 07:06