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March 31, 2026
FACTBOX: What's the deal with Telegram in Russia
People in Russia are still complaining that the app doesn't work well
TL;DR
- Telegram blocked 150,286 channels and groups worldwide on March 28-29.
- Over 11.17 million groups and channels have been blocked on Telegram since the start of the year.
- Complaints about Telegram's performance in Russia have decreased significantly.
- Russian authorities have previously restricted and slowed down Telegram services.
- Telegram can continue operating in Russia if it complies with all Russian legislation.
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