On June 15, 2025, users in Russia reported unexpected access to Instagram* without the need for a VPN. According to user accounts, all functionalities of the request are operational, wiht some claiming improved speed compared to using a VPN.

However, access is not uniform across all regions. While some areas are experiencing seamless connectivity,others continue to face restrictions. The precise cause of this intermittent availability remains unclear, though similar instances in the past have been attributed to technical maintenance by Roskomnadzor.

Instagram* has been blocked in Russia since 2022, following a court ruling related to the temporary allowance of what was termed “enemy language” for Russian users. As of now, no official justification has been provided for the restored access, suggesting it may be a temporary technical anomaly. Ther is a possibility that access to the social network will be blocked again in the near future.

*Meta, which belongs to Instagram, is recognized as an extremist organization in the Russian Federation

“Users report that all the functions of the application are available again, and someone assures that without VPN Instagram* earned even faster than with it.”

Understanding the Instagram* Ban and VPN Usage in Russia