Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Russia Bans Roblox Amid Censorship Debate
Russia has banned the popular gaming platform Roblox, saying it has content that could harm children.
This decision has led to a small protest in the city of Tomsk, where people held signs asking the government not to block Roblox.
Many Russians are using VPNs to access the platform despite the ban.
Some parents and teachers support the ban because they worry about children seeing inappropriate things or talking to strangers.
The Russian government says it needs to block certain platforms to protect the country from what it calls a 'information war' from the West.
Roblox says it has safety measures in place to protect its users.
Russia banned Roblox citing inappropriate content harmful to children.
A small protest in Tomsk, Siberia, opposed the ban on Roblox.
Many Russians use VPNs to bypass the ban on Roblox and other platforms.
Some parents and teachers support the ban due to concerns about child safety.
Roblox claims to have safety measures in place to protect its users.
- Who
- Russian government and citizens
- What
- Ban on Roblox and subsequent protest
- When
- December 3, 2023 (ban); December 14, 2023 (protest)
- Where
- Russia, specifically Tomsk in Siberia
- Why
- Concerns over inappropriate content affecting children and censorship debates
- Platform Banned
- Roblox
- Reason for Ban
- Inappropriate content affecting children
- Location of Protest
- Tomsk, Siberia
- Protest Size
- Several dozen people
- Distance from Moscow
- 2,900 km (1,800 miles)
- Other Banned Platforms
- Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube
- Roblox Headquarters
- San Mateo, California