So, as of 2023, the necessary programs for pre-installation include Yandex.Browser, Yandex.Maps, 2GIS, Yandex.Disk, Marusya’s voice assistant, social networks VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, etc.
Interestingly, VK Messenger replaced ICQ in the updated list, and Liter Books and Audiobooks replaced Liter: Read & Listen.
It is unknown what led to the government’s decision to delist ICQ. Perhaps the reason is the declining popularity of the messenger. On the other hand, it was difficult to call it particularly popular last year.
Source: Ferra
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