For years, Marina, a 45-year-old freelance copywriter, has used WhatsApp for both her personal and professional lives. However, that changed suddenly one day last month when a colleague's call failed not go through.
Another popular messaging app in Russia, Telegram, was also unsuccessful. In mid-August, Roskomnadzor, Russia's media agency, placed new limitations on calls made through the two platforms, which are the most widely used applications in the nation, affecting millions of Russians, including her.
In a nation of 143 million people, the estimated monthly numbers of WhatsApp and Telegram users are 97 and 90 million, respectively. They are used in many aspects of daily life, from tenant groups to parent chats.
Another popular messaging app in Russia, Telegram, was also unsuccessful. In mid-August, Roskomnadzor, Russia's media agency, placed new limitations on calls made through the two platforms, which are the most widely used applications in the nation, affecting millions of Russians, including her.
In a nation of 143 million people, the estimated monthly numbers of WhatsApp and Telegram users are 97 and 90 million, respectively. They are used in many aspects of daily life, from tenant groups to parent chats.