Most Used Social Media Sites in Russia

The Russian video sharing site, the most used social media platforms in Russia, do not match the habits of other countries in the world. Although social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Youtube are the most used in the world, especially big states such as Russia and China use their own social media platforms and follow the networks here very intensely.

Russia has many social media platforms developed by itself. It is possible to become a member of Russian Social media networks from other regions, as in other social media tools. In other words, if you wish, you can also benefit from social media networks as you wish by registering with these platforms. Russian social networks and some of the most popular social media platforms in Russia are:

1-VK


The social media tool, previously known as the Russian sharing site VKontakte, is one of the most popular social media platforms with a monthly user base of more than 97 million.

VK is a site defined as a combination of file and content sharing platforms such as Facebook. In the application, there are separate profiles of users such as Facebook. In addition to status updates, you can reach other users very quickly and easily to follow photos and videos, and you can add any user to your site.

Unlike Facebook, the application is also known as a sharing site, which is highly sought after as file sharing. You can quickly share with other people by uploading all large files, movies, music, documents, etc. to this area. This feature has been reviewed in the past for occasionally exceeding legal limits. Now users have to comply with copyright laws when they upload any content.

2-OK. ru

Odnoklassniki, meaning classmates, has a network of more than 71 million users. While VK is gaining popularity among younger users (with a user base of 18-34 years old), OK. ru social media site appeals to older social media users. The Russian video sharing site supports users to create profiles, search for friends, update status and share images. It allows users to reconnect with their classmates whom they have lost contact with over the years. For this reason, the search parameters are structured in great detail. The site is a very popular application tool used to make voice or video calls, send messages and send virtual gifts.

 

3-Moi Mir
 

“MoiMir” means my world. Moi Mir serves as another site like popular Russian Social media app VK. It was designed as an extension of the internet/email provider mail.ru.

Every month, approximately 5.4 million people visit the platform to share music, images and videos in the application. When you use the "Groups" tab in the upper right corner of the screen, you will be able to make new friends with users who share common interests.

 

4-Facebook
 

Even if it is not the most popular site in Russia, it is a social media tool that has become quite popular in recent years. The application, which currently has a user network of more than 50 million, continues to cater to the needs of Facebook Russian social network users. As a result of the researches of the analysts, the most important reason why Facebook is popular in Russia is that it is an application used in job interviews. Reports show that 30% of business discussions in Russia in 2015 took place on Facebook.

 

5- Youtube
 

The most popular social media tool in Russia is Youtube. Especially with the widespread use of smart phones and smart phones, Youtube is increasing its participation potential all over the world.

Social media application areas such as Instagram, LiverJournal, Twitter, Pinterest are among the most used applications by Russians. The Russian video sharing site is one of the most followed social media applications with its popularity and prevalence that shows serious participation reaction.