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Bypasses YouTube, Telegram and Instagram blocks. Works in Russia in 2026. DEB package for Ubuntu and Debian, 2-minute install.

Linux Download DEB package v1.0.120 · ~88 MB · Ubuntu / Debian
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A smart VPN built for Russia

RUSVPN is the only VPN that bypasses the blocks and keeps Russian services working. A full graphical app, not a console client.

  • ✓Gosuslugi, Sberbank, Mos.ru, Yandexwork with the VPN on
  • ✓YouTube, Instagram, Facebookunblocked
  • ✓Telegram and the Max messengerwork without setup
  • ✓5 DPI-bypass protocolsautomatic selection of the best one
  • ✓Kill Switchblocks traffic if the VPN drops
  • ✓DNS leak protectionrequests go only through the tunnel
RUSVPN
● Connected
🌍 Finland · Helsinki
SASHA · 47 ms
↑ 1.2 MB/s   ↓ 8.4 MB/s

How to install the VPN on Linux

The DEB package installs with a single apt command

1

Download the package

The DEB package is for Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint and Pop!_OS.

2

Install

Run sudo apt install ./file.deb in a terminal.

3

Connect

Run the rusvpn command in a terminal and choose to connect. You are protected within a second!

Install via apt

wget https://rusvpn.online/files/rusvpn-linux-latest.deb
sudo apt install ./rusvpn-linux-latest.deb
rusvpn

After installation the rusvpn command becomes available — a VPN agent and CLI for managing the connection.

Linux Download RUSVPN for Linux v1.0.120 · ~88 MB · Free

Linux system requirements

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Operating system
Ubuntu 20.04+ / Debian 11+ / Fedora 36+
💾
Memory
from 2 GB RAM
💿
Disk space
500 MB free space
⚙️
Processor
Intel / AMD x64
🪟
Desktop environment
X11 or Wayland
🔑
Permissions
root for the TUN interface
Current version: 1.0.120 · Updated: August 31, 2026 · Size: ~88 MB · Format: .deb

4 protocols that bypass blocking

RUSVPN automatically picks the best protocol for your network and ISP

Recommended
SASHA
Connection through an SSH tunnel. A reliable bypass that works even under strict filtering.
SSHReliable
OLGA
Cloak disguises OpenVPN traffic as HTTPS. Bypasses deep packet inspection.
CloakOpenVPN
VANYA
VLESS inside a WebSocket + TLS tunnel. Fast and stable, confidently bypasses DPI.
FastTLS
TOLYA
Traffic disguised as plain HTTPS. Works where other protocols are blocked.
TrojanHTTPS

Questions & Answers

Is RUSVPN for Linux free?

Yes, the base version is completely free. No sign-up, no credit card. Paid plans add higher traffic limits and Double VPN*.

* Double VPN is only available on the Professional plan and above.

Which distributions are supported?

The DEB package targets Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, Linux Mint and Pop!_OS — all Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions (x64).

How do I remove RUSVPN?

Run sudo apt remove rusvpn. The package will be removed from the system.

Are root rights required?

Root is only requested when connecting — to create the TUN interface and set up routes. The app itself runs as a regular user.

Is there a headless console version?

Yes, a headless client with the rusvpnd daemon and the rusvpn command-line tool is available for servers. It ships inside the DEB package and works without a desktop.

Does the VPN work with Russian government and banking sites?

Yes. RUSVPN is built with Russia in mind: all Russian government and banking sites work with the VPN on, no exclusions needed.

Are there Windows and Android versions?

Yes! Download RUSVPN for Windows and for Android on dedicated pages.

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