# How to use a VPN in Russia (free or paid)

**URL:** <https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-to-use-a-vpn-in-russia-free-or-paid/15>\
**Category:** Travel to Russia\
**Created:** [November 22, 2023, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-to-use-a-vpn-in-russia-free-or-paid/15 "2023-11-22T10:55:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Irena](https://forum.russiable.com/user_avatar/forum.russiable.com/irena/32/7_2.png) [@Irena](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Irena)\
**Post date:** [November 22, 2023, 10:55am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-to-use-a-vpn-in-russia-free-or-paid/15/1 "2023-11-22T10:55:59Z")

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In this article, I’ll explain how to access blocked Russian websites if you’re abroad (such as the Russian Railways website [RZD.ru](http://RZD.ru)) or how to access websites that don’t work in Russia (such as Facebook or Instagram) if you live in Russia or if you’re traveling in Russia.

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