Internet usage in Russia - statistics & facts
Russia has the sixth-largest online population worldwide. With an increasing penetration rate, the Russian internet, also known as RuNet, plays a significant role in the country's society. In the past two decades, the population became more connected, as the internet started assisting Russians in their daily lives, enabling them to pay the bills, order food and taxis, and communicate via social media. The young generation is particularly tech-savvy, as Russian children get their own digital devices at an early age, using them to access social networks, video services, and games. During the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many Russians learned online skills while adapting to remote working arrangements or education and increased their use of digital services.
