VK use purposes in Russia 2021

Published by Statista Research Department, Jan 6, 2025

The most common purpose of VK (VKontakte) usage in Russia was to communicate with friends and acquaintances in private chats, named by six out of ten users of that social media platform in 2021. Furthermore, over 40 percent of respondents reported using VK for photo, video, and music consumption.

Main purposes of VK (VKontakte) usage in Russia in 2021

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Release date

September 2021

Region

Russia

Survey time period

September 20, 2021

Number of respondents

1,600 respondents*

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

internet users who use VK

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

*Refers to the total number of respondents. Of them, only internet and VK users were asked the given question.
The original question was worded by the source as follows: "Люди с разными целями пользуются социальными сетями, мессенджерами. Сейчас я назову некоторые из них, а Вы скажите, Вы пользуетесь социальными сетями, мессенджерами с этой целью или нет. И если пользуетесь, то какими именно?"

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