Why the Russian internet remained accessible to users in 2022
In 2022, many users in Russia feared that the country could be completely disconnected from the global network. However, this did not happen, and the Russian .RU and .РФ domains continued to operate normally. Recently, the main reasons that helped maintain internet access have become known.
Experts cite the massive scale of the Russian segment of the network as the primary factor. Runet is one of the largest national networks in the world, and disconnecting it would have required complex technical solutions that could have negatively impacted the operation of the internet in other countries.
In addition, the principle of neutrality, adhered to by international organizations that manage domain names, played an important role. These structures strive to maintain the internet as a global and independent system, and therefore they try to avoid political decisions that could restrict users' access to information.
Thus, a combination of technical complexities and adherence to international rules made it possible to avoid large-scale restrictions. Today, Russian users continue to freely use their familiar internet resources, despite the difficult geopolitical situation.