Anticipated Restrictions: Deputy Gorelkin Discusses Roblox Blockage in Russia

The first deputy chairman of the State Duma’s committee on information policy, Anton Gorelkin, commented on the disruptions affecting Roblox in Russia. He shared insights about the connection issues with the well-known platform on his Telegram channel.

According to the deputy, it became evident last week that extreme measures against Roblox were imminent, following a report from Roskomnadzor about prohibited content being identified on the platform. Anton Gorelkin suggested that if the developers enhance their moderation effectively, the games could become accessible to Russian users once again.

Roblox is an online platform that enables users to play games created by others and to design their own games. It features a wide range of projects across various genres, from racing to puzzles. News about the disruptions on Roblox emerged on December 3rd, with many Russians reporting that the application would not launch.