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RuStore
RuStore is an application distribution platform developed by a consortium of Russian technology companies. The service is aimed as a domestic alternative to foreign controlled application stores , and is targeted to a wide range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, televisions and automobiles. While primarily targeted towards the Android operating system, the platform also extends to operating systems such as Aurora OS and HarmonyOS. The service was developed as a private venture by Many Applications LLC ( ) in collaboration with support from the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media . Additional functionality is also provided by companies in the Russian IT space such as Yandex, Sberbank and Kaspersky Lab. Following European Union sanctions imposed on VK in July 2026, the company divested its entire stake in RuStore through a management buyout to Dmitry Pankrushev, head of the platforms development company. RuStore is included in the Russian government's list of software designated for mandatory pre-installation on mobile devices sold within the country. RuStore's monthly audience exceeded 68 million users by late 2025, surpassing Google Play in active users within the Russian market.
Article summary
RuStore is an application distribution platform developed by a consortium of Russian technology companies. The service is aimed as a domestic alternative to foreign controlled application stores , and is targeted to a wide range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, televisions and automobiles. While primarily targeted towards the Android operating system, the platform also extends to operating systems such as Aurora OS and HarmonyOS. The service was developed as a private venture by Many Applications LLC ( ) in collaboration with support from the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media . Additional functionality is also provided by companies in the Russian IT space such as Yandex, Sberbank and Kaspersky Lab. Following European Union sanctions imposed on VK in July 2026, the company divested its entire stake in RuStore through a management buyout to Dmitry Pankrushev, head of the platforms development company. RuStore is included in the Russian government's list of software designated for mandatory pre-installation on mobile devices sold within the country. RuStore's monthly audience exceeded 68 million users by late 2025, surpassing Google Play in active users within the Russian market.
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