How to Bypass RKN Internet Blocks in Russia
Roskomnadzor has blocked thousands of sites and hundreds of VPN services. NexTunnel uses VLESS+Reality and Hysteria2 — protocols specifically designed to bypass the DPI systems used by Russian ISPs.
What RKN Blocks in 2026
- ✗Social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn
- ✗Messengers: some WhatsApp features, Discord
- ✗News sites: independent media, foreign news outlets
- ✗VPN services: NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Proton, Mullvad and hundreds more
- ✗Google services: periodic YouTube slowdowns
- ✗Human rights and political resources
How DPI Blocks VPNs
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) is technology ISPs are required to install under RKN mandates. The system analyzes every data packet in real time and identifies VPN traffic by protocol signatures. OpenVPN, WireGuard, and many 'obfuscated' VPNs have unique patterns that DPI systems have learned to recognize. Once identified, traffic is automatically blocked at the provider level.
How NexTunnel Bypasses DPI and RKN
VLESS + Reality
Reality disguises VPN traffic as a TLS 1.3 connection to a legitimate site. DPI sees a normal HTTPS request — indistinguishable from a bank or cloud service. Physically impossible to block without destroying all HTTPS traffic.
Hysteria2 on UDP
Most DPI blocks target TCP connections. Hysteria2 runs on UDP/QUIC — the same protocol used by YouTube, Google Meet, and modern websites. Blocking Hysteria2 would mean blocking modern web traffic entirely.
Alternate Ports
Some ISPs block VPNs by port number. NexTunnel automatically switches to alternate ports when such blocking is detected.
CDN Tunneling
For the most aggressive blocking scenarios, traffic routes through CDN networks via WebSocket — the same infrastructure used by major Russian sites.
What Works for Bypassing Blocks in Russia
Sign Up
Create an account at nextunnel.com. Crypto payments accepted (Bitcoin, USDT, ETH) — anonymous, no bank card.
Install
Download the app for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, or Linux. The app auto-selects the optimal protocol for your ISP.
Connect
Tap Connect. The app selects the best protocol and server. If one method doesn't work, it automatically switches to another.
Server Locations
Tips for Reliable Block Bypass
- →Use Hysteria2 if speed matters most (YouTube, video, torrents)
- →Use VLESS+Reality if your ISP blocks UDP
- →Enable automatic server switching in app settings
- →If one server doesn't work — manually select a different region
- →For maximum reliability, enable CDN mode in settings
FAQ About Bypassing Russian Blocks
Why did my regular VPN stop working?
Since 2022-2024, RKN has dramatically intensified VPN blocking. Most major VPN services use standard protocols (OpenVPN, WireGuard) that are easily detected by DPI equipment at Russian ISPs. NexTunnel uses next-generation protocols that disguise VPN traffic as normal HTTPS.
Is it dangerous to use a VPN in Russia?
Using a VPN as a regular citizen for personal internet access is not a criminal offense. Legislation primarily targets VPN operators who don't comply with RKN registry requirements.
How fast is it?
Hysteria2 delivers speeds close to regular internet. VLESS+Reality is slightly slower but provides better block bypass. The app automatically selects the optimal option for your network.
Does it work with Russia's TSPU system?
Yes. TSPU is precisely the DPI hardware that VLESS+Reality was designed to defeat. The protocol was created specifically in response to TSPU and similar systems.