# VPN Question:

**URL:** <https://forum.russiable.com/t/vpn-question/22>\
**Category:** Travel to Russia\
**Created:** [December 3, 2023, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/vpn-question/22 "2023-12-03T03:10:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![Lou](https://forum.russiable.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ea666f/32.png) [@Lou](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lou)\
**Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/vpn-question/22/1 "2023-12-03T03:10:23Z")

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I used an American VPN - “BitDefender” will I be able to use this VPN or must I rely on a VPN such as VPN Naoborat?  
Thank you

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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:** [December 3, 2023, 10:34am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/vpn-question/22/2 "2023-12-03T10:34:52Z")

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VPN Naoborot is a service created for Russians living abroad and they offer you service in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Germany, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro.

Regarding BitDefender on their website they say the following:

> We want to provide our VPN service to everyone. Sadly, in some areas, the use of VPNs is illegal, banned, or blocked. For your protection, we’ve limited Bitdefender VPN in these 11 countries where using VPNs can get you in trouble: Belarus, China, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Oman, **Russia** , Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates

> **[Countries Where Bitdefender VPN Is Restricted, Unavailable, or Blocked](https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/8249/)**
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> See where Bitdefender VPN is restricted and what to do when you see this message: VPN applications are currently restricted in your region

Have a look at this article about VPN in Russia:

> **[VPN for Russia 2026: Careful, Most Don't Work](https://russiable.com/vpn-russia/)**
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> I asked 192 travelers which VPN worked in Russia: Amnezia won by a mile and Proton failed most of them. What to take and how to set it up.

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**Author:** ![Lou](https://forum.russiable.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/ea666f/32.png) [@Lou](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Lou)\
**Post date:** [December 5, 2023, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/vpn-question/22/3 "2023-12-05T12:20:10Z")

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Thank you for assisting concerning VPN. When downloading the Russian VPN should I deleate the app for BitDefender on my phone or should I down load the new Russian VPN when I receive a new SIM card.

1. I also have AT&T Mobile which allows me to use data for international calls and connections. Will I be able to use AT&T benefits when in Russia or is this restricted?  
Thank you for your assistance  
Lou

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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:** [December 5, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/vpn-question/22/4 "2023-12-05T13:01:23Z")

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@Lou First test if BitDefender works. Otherwise you will have to install a VPN that works and disconnect BitDefender.

The restrictions are the same regardless of the phone company