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Russia went online —
but not everyone.
85.1%
used the internet in the last 12 months (2024)
up from 57.5% in 2012
up from 57.5% in 2012
The Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey (HSE) follows the same households for years. Weighted to be nationally representative, it shows internet use climbing steadily — yet a sharp divide by age remains.
The rise of internet use
Weighted share who used the internet in the last 12 months, 2012–2024.
The generation gap
Internet use by age group, 2024. 16–24 94.3% vs 65+ 47.6%.
Source: RLMS-HSE (Russia Longitudinal Monitoring Survey). Self-reported; comparable series from 2012.