Remains the primary social network with nearly 73 million users in Russia , widely used for music, messaging, and community groups.
Programs like the Young Army and "Movement of the First" train hundreds of teenagers in Moscow to use AI, build audiences, and produce content that aligns with state values. Upcoming Local Events
Entertainment for teens increasingly focuses on domestic dramas and "nostalgic" themes, often distributed through streaming services like START .
A homegrown Russian alternative to TikTok launched by Gazprom-Media to capture the short-video market. Trending Content & Shows
A long-running series (2019–2024) popular for its depiction of youth struggles.
A hit crime drama about late-USSR teen gangs that sparked massive online discussions and memes in 2023–2024.
Films like Teenagers: First Love (2024), a musical set in the 1990s, reflect a trend toward exploring past decades.
