Overview
- Roskomnadzor ordered a nationwide block on December 3, calling Roblox “rife with inappropriate content” and accusing it of distributing extremist materials and LGBT propaganda.
- The regulator alleged sexual harassment of children, coercion to share intimate images, gambling, and simulations that justify terrorism or violent acts on the platform.
- Roblox said it respects local laws and maintains a deep commitment to safety through proactive moderation, AI tools, and age‑based protections.
- The action extends Russia’s pattern of restricting Western platforms under security and morality statutes, following limits on services like WhatsApp and Telegram this year.
- Reports indicate a spike in Russian interest in VPNs to regain access, though the effectiveness and durability of such workarounds remain unclear.