Rutube, founded in 2006, is Russia's primary video-hosting service and is often dubbed the "Russian YouTube". While it operated in relative obscurity for nearly 15 years, the platform has recently undergone a massive transformation, shifting from a niche hosting site to a central pillar of Russia's digital sovereignty strategy. Evolution and Ownership
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: Movies, TV series, and live streaming of video games. Social Content : Podcasts, news, and short vertical videos. Rutube, founded in 2006, is Russia's primary video-hosting
: Creators can earn revenue once their channel reaches 5,000 views, provided videos are at least one minute long. Growth and Future Outlook founded in 2006