For over two years now, one of the most reliable and secure email services with end-to-end encryption, Protonmail, has been blocked in Russia by the decision of "Roskomnadzor". The agency justifies this decision by claiming that malicious individuals use the creation of the Swiss company, Proton Technologies, to send false information disguised as true.
Let's leave the effectiveness of blocking the email service and its associated VPN service as an effective solution in the fight against dishonest internet users aside for now. After all, many people use this resource for purely beneficial purposes or simply appreciate services that value their confidential information. Today, we will discuss whether it is possible to register on Protonmail.com in Russian in the current circumstances.
Protonmail: Russian Email with VPN and Anonymizers
It should be noted that besides email services, the Swiss company also offers VPN services to its customers (which is ironic in itself - using a VPN to access a VPN). However, since our interest lies specifically in email, this method can be used without qualms to access Protonmail. Registration in Russian will be possible if you choose one of the following options:
- Use special anonymizer platforms that browse the content of blocked resources on your behalf and then send the data to you.
- Install a VPN extension for your browser or a full-fledged application on your computer or phone. In this case, intermediary websites or even local network intermediaries will be used to gain access to the desired resource. This approach allows for finding loopholes and bypassing blockages on various levels.
It should be noted that accessing Protonmail in Russian through these methods is not always advisable. The aforementioned services (especially the free ones) often handle your personal information irresponsibly. Additionally, they themselves frequently fall victim to blockages, which requires spending a significant amount of time searching for new possibilities.
