The Open Technology Fund is a U.S.-based nongovernmental organization that was set up to “increase free expression, circumvent censorship, and obstruct repressive surveillance as a way to promote human rights and open societies.' It was originally established by Radio Free Asia, a sister organization of RFE/RL. Here are some more detailed instructions in Russian that also include a few other free VPN alternatives.

VPNs will give readers access to blocked social media platforms. Readers can use a VPN, such as nthLink or Psiphon, which are free solutions supported by the Open Technology Fund. One thing to keep in mind: In some countries like Russia, VPNs are being increasingly outlawed as authorities try to crack down on the free flow of information. The result is a plethora of options - some sophisticated, some simple, some costly, some inexpensive or free - that people can download and use.

VPNs have exploded in popularity around the world amid concerns about Internet security. It also is an encrypted or secure tool, meaning once a user activates a VPN it’s very difficult (though not impossible) to intercept the data and information that goes back and forth. Here are some other ways to continue to access RFE/RL's reporting not only in English but also in Russian, Chechen, Tatar, Ukrainian, Belarusian, and other languages:Ī Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a tool that allows a person to mask their location and identity by linking up with a computer server in a different location. We encourage readers in Russia to subscribe to the Telegram channels of RFE/RL's Russian and Ukrainian services or this website's Telegram channel in English, as well as to our newsletter, The Week In Russia, for continued access to our reporting. Russia has recently joined the ranks of other authoritarian countries in blocking RFE/RL local news sites.

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