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title: "Roblox Returns to Russia: How the Platform Passed the Check and What Guarantees It Gave to the Ministry of Digital Development"
description: "🎮 Roblox officially unblocked in Russia! The platform met all Ministry of Digital Development requirements and implemented new child protection measures. Access restored across the country 🇷🇺 #Roblox #Games #Technology"
date: 2026-06-15T13:06:40.000Z
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# Roblox Returns to Russia: How the Platform Passed the Check and What Guarantees It Gave to the Ministry of Digital Development

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One of the world's most popular gaming services, Roblox, has officially returned to the Russian market. On the evening of June 10, 2026, the Russian Ministry of Digital Development confirmed that the company has fully met legislative requirements, and access to the platform has been restored across the country. This event was the result of several months of negotiations between regulators and developers, which took place following the service's ban in December 2025.

### Reasons for the Ban and Dialogue with Regulators

In early December 2025, Roskomnadzor blocked access to Roblox. The grounds for this were the dissemination of prohibited content on the platform: materials promoting extremism and terrorism, calls for violence, as well as information threatening the safety of minors. According to the agency, criminals used in-game chats to establish contact with children, persuading them to send intimate photos and commit illegal acts.

After the ban, Roblox representatives expressed their readiness to cooperate. The company promised to review its moderation processes and adapt them to the requirements of Russian legislation. Shortly thereafter, voice and text chats were disabled for users in the Russian Federation, marking the first step towards changing the platform's policy.

### New Protection Measures and Safety Guarantees

In early June 2026, the Ministry of Digital Development and Roskomnadzor completed the coordination of the service's operating conditions. A key moment was the recognition by Roblox representatives of the insufficient effectiveness of the previously existing child protection mechanisms. According to the agency's assessment, this allowed for the dissemination of content promoting suicidal behavior, drug use, and the involvement of minors in illegal activities.

As a result of consultations, the Russian side received guarantees for the implementation of a complex of measures for additional user protection. One of the main changes was the introduction of an age-based content segmentation system. Already in June, developers launched access restrictions for games under the Roblox Kids and Roblox Select categories. Additionally, the company committed to promptly identifying and removing materials capable of harming children's health and development.

### Position of the Ministry of Digital Development and Prospects for Cooperation

Representatives of the Ministry of Digital Development emphasized that they support the work of foreign digital platforms if they meet the requirements of Russian regulators. The agency, together with Roskomnadzor, is conducting a "direct dialogue with operators of foreign digital services, including those whose activities were restricted due to systematic violations of current legislation".

After receiving guarantees of responsible behavior from Roblox in the Russian market, the Ministry of Digital Development, together with Roskomnadzor, appealed to law enforcement agencies with a request to support the lifting of restrictions. This decision became possible because the company not only acknowledged the problems but also took concrete steps to eliminate them.

### Significance of the Event for the Digital Market

The return of Roblox to Russia demonstrates that even after serious violations, cooperation can be restored provided all regulator requirements are met. This could set a precedent for other foreign platforms that have previously faced restrictions. At the same time, it is important to note that the key factor was not just formal compliance with the rules, but the actual implementation of new user protection mechanisms, especially for minors.

For Russian users, this means the restoration of access to one of the largest gaming worlds, where one can create their own games, communicate with other players, and participate in various activities. However, the platform now operates under enhanced control and stricter moderation rules, which should ensure a safer environment for all participants.