What is a free proxy and how does it work?

A proxy server sits between your device and the internet. When you connect through one, the site you visit sees the proxy's IP address instead of yours, and traffic is relayed back and forth through that server. The proxies listed here are aggregated automatically from public sources — free to use, with no account or payment required.

Is it safe to use the free proxies listed here?

The list is compiled automatically from public sources and not independently vetted for who operates each server. It's fine for low-risk tasks like checking geo-specific content or testing, but avoid using any free proxy — from this list or elsewhere — for logging into important accounts or entering payment details, since an unencrypted (HTTP) proxy operator can potentially see that traffic.

How often is the proxy list updated?

The system automatically syncs new proxy data every 15 minutes from multiple public sources, merges and de-duplicates them, and replaces the list — so what you see is always close to current.

What's the difference between HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4, and SOCKS5 proxies?

HTTP proxies handle plain web traffic; HTTPS proxies add TLS encryption for the connection to the proxy, useful when that leg needs to stay private. SOCKS4/SOCKS5 work at a lower level and can relay almost any TCP connection, not just web traffic — SOCKS5 additionally supports authentication and UDP. Filter by protocol above to match what your task needs.

What do "elite," "anonymous," and "transparent" anonymity levels mean?

Elite proxies hide both your IP and the fact that a proxy is being used at all. Anonymous proxies identify themselves as a proxy but withhold your real IP. Transparent proxies pass your original IP along to the destination, so they don't hide your identity — pick the level that matches what the task actually requires.

Why do free proxies stop working so quickly?

Free proxies are typically run on shared, unmanaged, or misconfigured servers with no guaranteed uptime, so they can go offline, get overloaded, or be reassigned at any time — sometimes within minutes. That's also why this list refreshes automatically every 15 minutes and why it's worth checking uptime and response time before relying on any one entry.

Can I use these proxies for web scraping?

Yes, rotating through multiple free proxies is a common way to distribute scraping requests and avoid a single IP getting rate-limited or blocked. Keep expectations realistic though — free proxies are slower and less reliable than dedicated scraping infrastructure, so build in retries and don't depend on any single proxy staying alive.

Can a proxy help me access content restricted to another country?

Yes — connecting through a proxy located in a specific country makes your traffic appear to originate there, which is commonly used to check how a site, price, or search result looks from that location. Filter the list by country to find one in the location you need.

Do I need to create an account to use TOPFreeProxyList.com?

No. The proxy list, filters, and every tool on this site — including the Proxy Checker — are free to use with no registration, login, or personal information required.

How do I filter the list by country, protocol, or quality?

Use the filter bar above the proxy table: choose a country, protocol (HTTP/HTTPS/SOCKS4/SOCKS5), minimum anonymity level, or minimum uptime, then sort by fastest response, highest uptime, or most recently updated. You can also browse dedicated pages for any country or protocol directly.

What do "uptime" and "response time" mean in the list?

Uptime is the percentage of recent checks where a proxy successfully responded — higher means more reliable. Response time is how long it took to connect, in milliseconds — lower means faster. Proxies with low uptime are sorted toward the bottom of the default "fastest response" view, since a fast proxy that's frequently down isn't actually useful.

Does TOPFreeProxyList.com log or monitor traffic sent through these proxies?

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Can I use a free proxy for streaming video?

Technically yes, but it's rarely a good experience — free proxies typically have limited bandwidth and inconsistent speed, and many streaming services actively detect and block known proxy/datacenter IP ranges. They work better for quick checks (like confirming region-locked availability) than for sustained streaming.

What's the difference between a proxy and a VPN?

Both route your traffic through another server, but a VPN typically encrypts all traffic from your device at the operating-system level and is meant for consistent, ongoing use, while a proxy is usually configured per-application (like a browser) and, unless it's an HTTPS/SOCKS5 proxy, doesn't necessarily encrypt the connection to itself. Proxies are generally lighter-weight and better suited to one-off or task-specific use.

How do I check whether a proxy is actually working before I use it?

Use the free Proxy Checker tool — paste in one or more proxies, pick the protocol and format, and it will connect through each one in real time and report back whether it's alive, its exit IP, country, city, and response time.

Free Russia Proxy List (RU Proxies) (Updated in Real-Time)

201 free Russia proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 56.7% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 201 proxies Updated 11 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
176.123.169.44:1090	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	JSC IOT : AS29182	74 ms	94.7%
88.87.69.240:1080	RU	Volgograd	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC "ER-Telecom Holding" Volgograd Branch : AS39435	74 ms	100.0%
77.222.54.205:3128	RU	Yukki	HTTPS	Transparent	SpaceWeb Ltd : AS44112	76 ms	99.3%
202.49.176.24:2080	RU	Moscow	HTTPS	Elite	SEBEK sp. z o.o : AS50340	83 ms	93.8%
78.156.229.34:1080	RU	Makhachkala	SOCKS5	Elite	Open Joint-stock company : AS43574	86 ms	97.3%
85.142.124.27:1080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS3267	87 ms	99.3%
89.237.14.36:9150	RU	Chelyabinsk	SOCKS5	Elite	Radioreleynaya svyaz Ltd : AS20485	92 ms	99.6%
77.232.27.5:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC AKADO-Stolitsa : AS15582	93 ms	95.7%
109.238.92.112:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	SmartApe : AS56694	95 ms	100.0%
84.254.198.175:1080	RU	Yekaterinburg	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC VimpelCom : AS31359	95 ms	48.1%
85.192.2.50:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	Ecotel : AS64419	96 ms	83.2%
37.193.125.68:1090	RU	Novosibirsk	SOCKS4	Elite	Novotelecom ltd. : AS31200	97 ms	100.0%
217.67.182.6:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS29226	99 ms	100.0%
89.175.174.212:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	Svetoservis TeleMeshanika : AS8359	100 ms	47.1%
5.188.159.23:2080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS49505	104 ms	98.8%
194.9.233.171:1080	RU	Nakhabino	SOCKS5	Elite	Fortex AS48166 : AS48166	104 ms	100.0%
5.129.194.48:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS9123	105 ms	99.8%
62.148.143.229:1080	RU	Kaluga	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC CenterTelecom Kaluga branch : AS15468	107 ms	94.2%
91.203.8.74:8080	RU	Nizhnevartovsk	HTTPS	Transparent	ITSP Samotlor Telecom Ltd : AS44811	109 ms	99.4%
188.168.51.56:1080	RU	Rybinsk	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS15774	109 ms	97.9%
92.246.138.239:10808	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	Aeza Group LLC : AS216246	113 ms	96.9%
46.50.144.9:8080	RU	Novosibirsk	HTTP	Elite	JSC Zap-Sib TransTeleCom : AS21127	113 ms	98.0%
109.201.65.165:1080	RU	Vladimir	SOCKS5	Elite	CJSC COMSTAR-Regions : AS42322	114 ms	100.0%
92.60.91.130:1080	RU	Tuapse	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC NewCom Port : AS25227	119 ms	98.6%
94.41.68.94:1080	RU	Ufa	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC Ufanet : AS24955	123 ms	100.0%
89.169.190.135:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	Yandex.Cloud LLC : AS200350	124 ms	99.8%
213.110.227.154:2080	RU	Krasnoyarsk	SOCKS5	Elite	Kristelecom Ltd : AS31257	125 ms	97.8%
83.239.34.82:8080	RU	Krasnodar	HTTP	Elite	OJSC Rostelecom Macroregional Branch South : AS25490	133 ms	99.8%
185.73.214.183:5080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS41722	137 ms	99.8%
45.132.185.56:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	Baykov Ilya Sergeevich : AS41745	137 ms	100.0%
217.113.119.222:1080	RU	Tolyatti	SOCKS5	Elite	Infoline Ltd. : AS8416	143 ms	100.0%
83.69.80.63:1080	RU	Tuapse	SOCKS5	Elite	Ipgalnet : AS20485	145 ms	100.0%
185.234.228.76:8080	RU	Irkutsk	HTTP	Elite	BaikalWestCom : AS50187	146 ms	100.0%
89.169.135.131:80	RU	Moscow	HTTPS	Elite	Yandex.Cloud LLC : AS200350	152 ms	99.2%
95.64.183.46:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	Customers P2P 2022 39 WAN : AS8359	152 ms	100.0%
178.185.244.154:8080	RU	St Petersburg	HTTPS	Transparent	OJSC Sibirtelecom : AS12389	153 ms	100.0%
188.128.86.74:1080	RU	Ulan-Ude	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS12389	153 ms	100.0%
109.207.187.15:1080	RU	Pskov	SOCKS5	Elite	Pskovline Ltd. : AS47438	155 ms	98.4%
109.202.0.25:1080	RU	Novosibirsk	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC Avantel. Novosibirsk metropolitan network. : AS25549	158 ms	100.0%
95.31.40.173:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	PJSC "Vimpelcom" : AS8402	165 ms	100.0%
94.103.13.179:40001	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	Trusted Network LLC : AS202696	169 ms	99.0%
91.210.25.75:8080	RU	Sochi	HTTP	Transparent	Dagomys Telecom LLC : AS48078	173 ms	99.1%
92.63.193.253:7777	RU	Novoivanovskoye	SOCKS4	Elite	AOIOT : AS29182	185 ms	98.3%
92.124.152.191:1080	RU	Omsk	SOCKS5	Elite	OJSC Sibirtelecom : AS12389	196 ms	99.5%
91.144.170.116:1080	RU	Omsk	SOCKS5	Elite	CJSC "ER-Telecom Holding" Omsk Branch : AS41843	202 ms	100.0%
45.92.177.187:9050	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS49505	204 ms	100.0%
188.17.116.119:1080	RU	Perm	SOCKS5	Elite	LLC "KomTehCentr" : AS12668	208 ms	100.0%
91.224.77.229:8090	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	Promsvyaz Engineering LLC : AS44927	212 ms	98.5%
193.188.23.152:19999	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	TimeWeb Ltd : AS9123	220 ms	99.6%
159.194.228.26:1080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS4	Elite	Beget LLC : AS198610	230 ms	100.0%

Looking for a proxy server in Russia? This page tracks 201 of them, kept current with an automatic refresh every 15 minutes. It currently ranks #6 of 132 tracked countries by proxy count. Filter by protocol or anonymity level to find the right one.

Of the proxies currently listed: 148 elite, 19 anonymous, and 34 transparent — averaging 56.7% uptime and 4667ms response time overall.

Servers on this list are concentrated in Moscow, St Petersburg and Novosibirsk, commonly hosted by providers such as PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team, OJSC "National Cable Networks" and BEGET-AS.

Elite proxies hide the fact that a proxy is being used at all, anonymous proxies identify themselves as a proxy but withhold the original IP, and transparent proxies pass the original IP along — pick the anonymity level that matches what the task actually requires. Since this list is sourced from public, free servers, response times and reliability vary; always test a proxy before relying on it for anything important, and avoid using free proxies for sensitive logins or financial transactions.

This list refreshes on its own every 15 minutes, so what's shown above is the most recent available data — come back anytime for an updated batch, no manual refresh required.

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How to Use Russia Proxy Free

1

Choose a proxy

Browse the Russia proxies listed above and pick one based on protocol, uptime, and anonymity level (elite, anonymous, or transparent) that fits what you need it for.
2

Add it to your device

Copy the IP address and port, then enter them into your device's or browser's proxy settings (Windows/macOS network settings, a browser extension, or an app's connection settings both work — the exact steps depend on what you're using it in).
3

Connect and check the status

Save the settings and try loading a page. If it doesn't connect, the proxy may already be offline — free proxies come and go, so pick another from the list and try again.
4

Use it to protect your original IP

Once connected, sites you visit see the proxy's IP address instead of your own — useful for basic anonymity, checking how a site looks from another location, or keeping your real IP address private.

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