Roblox Unblocked: The Popular Gaming Platform Has Been Unblocked in Russia
Residents from various regions of Russia are reporting that Roblox is operating without restrictions. confirms and the head of the Safe Internet League Ekaterina Mizulina.
The authorities want to unblock the popular gaming platform, стало известно Yesterday, the Ministry of Digital Development stated that following negotiations, the foreign developer promised to comply with Russian law and restrict the distribution of content "harmful to the health and development of children."
Roblox is a gaming platform where users create their own games. Last year, it attracted up to 18 million Russians per month (mostly children). By the end of 2023, the game was the most popular by number of downloads.
Last December, Roskomnadzor blocked the service due to materials it claimed promoted extremist and terrorist activity and popularized LGBT issues.
Children in many Russian cities reacted to this with tears and hysterics. Ekaterina Mizulina stated that "every second child wants to leave Russia after the decisions to block platforms."
How to notes The Important Stories project states that the unblocking of Roblox before the elections is by no means accidental, and propaganda has already begun to portray this as a success for the Russian authorities, who are supposedly listening to voters.