On March 20, 2025, a massive failure occurred in the operation of communication operators and Internet services across Russia, leaving users frustrated and disconnected. Reports show that numerous internet providers, including Rostelecom, MTS, Megafon, and Beeline, struggled to maintain services, impacting access to vital websites such as Google, VKontakte, and government services like Gosuslugi.
This latest incident marks the fourth major internet outage in Russia this year, following incidents on January 6, 14, and 24. Expert sources attribute these outages to underlying infrastructure issues rather than isolated incidents. Roskomnadzor, the regulatory authority overseeing this aspect of the internet, stated unequivocally that “the inoperability of some Russian services is related to the use of foreign server infrastructure.” These comments come amidst increasing confusion and dissatisfaction among Russian users, who rely on both foreign and domestic services to navigate daily life.
Read more about Russia’s Internet resilience in our Pulse Country Report.