BBC Russian

Name: BBC Russian
Rating: 4.3134327 (4989 reviews)
Author: British Broadcasting Corporation

By: British Broadcasting Corporation App

BBC Russian, more than the news in Russian

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2026-06-18

Overview

Removed

Downloads

811,629

Data as of 2026-06-18

Rating:

4.31

(4,989)

Version:

9.13.0.31683

Last updated: 2026-06-15

Features & Capabilities

BBC Russian Chrome Extension brings you comprehensive news and analysis in Russian, right at your fingertips. Access distinctive BBC content covering Latest News, Russia, Economics, Science, Society, UK, Sports, Video, and Audio seamlessly within your browser.

The extension features a user-friendly interface allowing you to view stories by chronological order or popularity. Customize your news feed by selecting your preferred categories, adjust text size for comfort, and share compelling stories easily via email and social media. Stay updated with top stories even offline and enjoy video content efficiently over Wi-Fi or 3G connections. Ideal for Russian speakers seeking reliable, current information from a trusted news source.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Communication

By:

British Broadcasting Corporation

Downloads:

811,629

Rating:

4.31

(4,989)

Version:

9.13.0.31683 Last updated: 2026-06-15

Version code:

10071683

Creation date:

2012-12-13

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.REORDER_TASKS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

34.46MB

Email:

in*****@mediaapptech.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-18

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Developed by:

British Broadcasting Corporation

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.bbc.russian

Email:

in*****@mediaapptech.com

Website:

http://www.bbc.co.uk

User Reviews

Reviewers praise BBC Russian as a solid source of world news with notable fact-checking and transparency, and some users consider the app very good or trustworthy. However, recurring complaints center on the UI and design (described as horrible or creepy), perceived bias or propaganda in coverage, and reliability problems with updates. A few users also report content issues or features not behaving as expected, such as articles opening in a browser instead of in-app. Overall, content quality is praised, while usability and trust concerns recur.

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