#Max Messenger

Russia's Ministry of Digital Development allowed using digital birth certificates in Max messenger for transport, clinics, museums, and MFCs.

From September 1, 2026, guests at large Russian hotels will be able to check in without a passport, using only a smartphone. Minister Reshetnikov confirmed: a barcode in the Max messenger now replaces paper documents. 🏨📱

The Russian government has approved a plan for the full transition of civil servants to domestic messengers by 2030. The main tool will be a platform based on 'Max', which has already left Google Play and App Store. 🇷🇺📱 #DigitalSovereignty #Max #GovServices

The 'Max' messenger, created as a symbol of Russian digital sovereignty, has come under fire from EU sanctions. VK applications have been removed from the App Store and Google Play, jeopardizing citizens' access to state services and identity verification. Sanctions have debunked the myth of the complete independence of domestic IT from Western platforms. 📱🚫🇪🇺

Google Play removed VK, Max, and Odnoklassniki apps due to new EU sanctions. Brussels accused the developers of creating surveillance tools for the FSB. Android users can no longer download these services via the official store, but old versions continue to work. 📱🚫🇪🇺

Huawei has removed VK apps from AppGallery, joining EU sanctions against the Russian holding. "VKontakte", "Odnoklassniki", and the Max messenger were added to the banned list. Android users have alternatives, but iPhone owners face serious restrictions in using these services. 📱🚫🇪🇺

VK and Max removed from Google Play and App Store due to EU sanctions. Apps can be downloaded via RuStore and other stores. On iPhone, notifications have stopped arriving automatically. 📱🚫 #VK #Max #GooglePlay