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Disgruntled parents and children force Russia to remove Roblox ban
Russia has removed its ban on Roblox after tens of thousands of children and parents protested the decision. The platform was among Russia’s most popular mobile games, with usage time comparable to TikTok in early 2025, according to Kaspersky Lab.
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