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Yandex

Yandex works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Russian search engine and internet portal offering web search, images, maps, and translation

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Search on yandex.com ran normally over an ordinary Syrian mobile connection, with no geo-restriction page or country notice.

Landing pageWorks

The yandex.com homepage loaded normally in Chrome on Android over an ordinary Syrian mobile connection, showing the search box with no geo-restriction page or country notice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Yandex works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Yandex directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.