Russia Lists Apps to Survive Potential Internet Blackouts

Imagine Russia sometimes has to turn off the internet on phones to stop bad guys.

The government made a special list of apps that will still work even when the internet is off.

These apps are made in Russia and are important, like for paying money or getting government help.

This helps people use important services even during the internet shutdowns.

Some popular apps, like WhatsApp and YouTube, are not on this special list and might not work when the internet is off.

The government says this is to keep people safe and make things more convenient.