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The reasons include constant blocking, increasing control from Roskomnadzor, and legal risks associated with using certain services.

Why is it harder to find a working VPN?

Russian authorities are systematically fighting VPN services. Many are blocked at the Roskomnadzor level, access to their websites is restricted, and connections are interrupted by DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) technology. Even services that seem to work may not be safe—especially if they are connected to Russian jurisdiction or politically sensitive structures.

1. VPNs that accept rubles and operate officially in Russia

If a VPN service is registered as an individual entrepreneur or LLC in Russia, and accepts payments through Russian banks or aggregators, this is a serious cause for concern. Such companies fall under Russian law and are obliged to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, including handing over user data, connection history, IP addresses, and other information.

For example, some popular VPN services from Russian media with an "alternative viewpoint" accept payments in rubles via Russian payment systems and are registered as legal entities in the Russian Federation. Moreover, the very fact of conducting such business in Russia raises reasonable suspicions: under tightening legislation, such activities could only exist with the consent or tolerance of regulatory authorities.

2. VPNs associated with individuals and organizations recognized in the Russian Federation as "undesirable" or "foreign agents"

A separate risk category includes services affiliated with political figures, organizations, or media recognized in Russia as "foreign agents," "extremists," or "undesirable organizations." Even if such VPNs use secure payment methods (like cryptocurrency or international donation services such as @tribute), their origin or public association with specific individuals can attract additional interest from regulatory bodies.

Examples include services linked to well-known YouTube projects, media, and bloggers listed in the Ministry of Justice registries, or VPNs promoted by activists or politicians in exile who are recognized as extremists or foreign agents. Using such VPNs can easily be detected by traffic monitoring tools and, in certain situations, be interpreted as participation in the activities of undesirable organizations.

What to do and how to stay safe

When choosing a VPN, not only its connection quality but also its legal status is important. A service might be perfectly fast, but if it operates within Russian jurisdiction or has politically sensitive ties, its use can pose a direct threat to the user.

Here are some basic recommendations:

• Avoid VPNs operating under Russian jurisdiction or accepting ruble payments directly through Russian banks or aggregators.
• Do not use VPNs directly linked to public political projects or figures.
• Pay for services only anonymously—using cryptocurrency, international payment systems, or rubles through foreign services like @tribute, without linking to Russian banks.

Conclusion

In the current environment, the best choice is a little-known, non-public VPN service with no ties to Russian legal entities or political structures. The quieter and more discreet a VPN is, the more likely it will remain operational and safe for the user. In these conditions, reliability is not about a big name, but about the absence of unnecessary attention. Otkryvashka VPN - The internet should be free!