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?

No. TOPFreeProxyList.com only aggregates and republishes proxy server details (IP, port, protocol, and similar metadata) from public sources — it does not operate the proxies themselves and has no visibility into traffic that passes through them. See the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer for more detail.

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)

189 free Russia proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 60.2% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 189 proxies Updated 7 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
89.111.174.147:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC Ru-center : AS197695	1618 ms	98.9%
159.194.245.242:8080	RU	—	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	RU-BEGET	1659 ms	77.8%
83.219.1.130:5678	RU	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	1712 ms	46.9%
45.91.55.95:443	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	Datacheap LLC : AS213220	1808 ms	99.8%
109.95.220.45:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	SVIAZ-INDUSTRIYA-AS : AS50471	1812 ms	89.1%
77.222.60.23:1090	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS4	Elite	SpaceWeb CJSC : AS44112	1816 ms	97.7%
89.188.242.243:80	RU	—	HTTP	Elite	SAKHTEL-AS : AS20533	1825 ms	84.0%
37.18.73.60:5566	RU	—	SOCKS4 SOCKS5	Elite	CLOUDRU-AS : AS208677	1852 ms	72.0%
109.69.63.82:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	FIRST SERVER, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA : AS205090	1893 ms	100.0%
37.9.4.101:1088	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	Selectel : AS49505	1912 ms	99.4%
62.182.159.194:3128	RU	St Petersburg	HTTPS	Transparent	— : AS49505	1919 ms	99.2%
78.110.158.176:1080	RU	Vladikavkaz	SOCKS5	Elite	ISP Irtelcom Ltd. : AS43530	1950 ms	100.0%
94.103.13.179:40001	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	Trusted Network LLC : AS202696	1974 ms	99.1%
83.237.16.78:8090	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	Customers P2P 2023 43 WAN : AS8359	1985 ms	100.0%
85.235.62.246:1080	RU	Yekaterinburg	SOCKS5	Elite	UTC Tagilnet : AS8359	1985 ms	100.0%
188.233.187.89:1080	RU	Volgograd	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC "ER-Telecom Holding" Volgograd Branch : AS39435	1988 ms	100.0%
188.243.92.35:1080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	SkyNet Networks : AS35807	1997 ms	81.6%
194.87.197.21:8080	RU	St Petersburg	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	Baxet Group Inc : AS51659	1999 ms	99.3%
135.136.188.213:1081	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	FIRST SERVER, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA : AS204997	2003 ms	51.5%
193.233.102.46:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC "TIMEWEB" : AS9123	2023 ms	99.8%
185.187.197.228:90	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	ATES-AS : AS43170	2046 ms	40.7%
95.165.97.185:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	OAO Mgts) : AS25513	2055 ms	100.0%
79.165.36.169:9150	RU	Moscow	SOCKS4	Elite	— : AS8615	2059 ms	43.1%
91.234.183.79:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	"INTRAST" Ltd. : AS198438	2068 ms	100.0%
193.19.190.59:8095	RU	Voronezh	HTTP	Transparent	Voronezh Telecom LLC : AS43991	2072 ms	100.0%
109.107.189.151:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	AEZA GROUP Ltd : AS216246	2110 ms	90.1%
91.240.45.70:1080	RU	Samara	SOCKS5	Elite	LLC Trans Media : AS58290	2125 ms	100.0%
5.189.38.147:7777	RU	Yekaterinburg	SOCKS5	Elite	LLC KOMTEHCENTR FTTB Customers : AS12668	2159 ms	100.0%
31.192.111.162:10808	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	LLC IT BASIS : AS50867	2166 ms	100.0%
77.82.83.181:1080	RU	Kozyrevsk	SOCKS5	Elite	Rostelecom : AS34974	2167 ms	100.0%
185.180.230.161:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTPS	Anonymous	FIRST SERVER, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA : AS204997	2175 ms	97.8%
178.140.3.161:5678	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	OJSC "National Cable Networks" : AS42610	2220 ms	81.6%
91.230.154.221:4145	RU	Yekaterinburg	SOCKS4	Elite	JSC "ER-Telecom Holding" Yekaterinburg Branch : AS51604	2342 ms	42.4%
46.47.197.210:3128	RU	St Petersburg	HTTP	Elite	JSC PeterStar : AS20632	2471 ms	63.6%
188.191.165.159:70	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	INTELSC-AS : AS50577	2549 ms	48.3%
37.193.125.68:1090	RU	Novosibirsk	SOCKS4	Elite	Novotelecom ltd. : AS31200	2564 ms	57.2%
93.153.222.83:1080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC PeterStar : AS20632	2708 ms	40.7%
109.111.79.212:2080	RU	Ivanovo	SOCKS5	Elite	NTERCOMTEL Limited Company : AS38917	2747 ms	51.1%
94.247.241.70:53640	RU	St Petersburg	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	ZTELECOM-AS : AS41733	2803 ms	88.1%
95.78.112.21:1080	RU	Naberezhnyye Chelny	SOCKS5	Elite	CJSC "ER-Telecom Holding" Naberezhnye Chelny branch : AS42116	2899 ms	47.6%
188.17.153.86:11080	RU	Perm	SOCKS5	Elite	Dynamic distribution IPs for broadband services : AS12389	2954 ms	47.0%
46.39.252.111:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Transparent	SEVEN-SKY : AS29124	3001 ms	60.4%
130.49.186.40:2080	RU	Moscow	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	— : AS212913	3773 ms	64.2%
82.148.13.136:80	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	SELECTEL-MSK : AS50340	5734 ms	64.4%
109.225.40.145:58080	RU	—	HTTPS	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Kaluga branch : AS15468	6317 ms	49.1%
213.139.209.34:8080	RU	St Petersburg	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	BEGET-AS : AS198610	7359 ms	89.8%
95.73.123.25:3128	RU	Balashikha	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	8143 ms	83.2%
79.174.12.190:80	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	RU-JSCIOT : AS29182	9165 ms	65.0%
87.241.198.70:8080	RU	Novosibirsk	HTTPS	Elite	Enforta Autonomous System : AS12772	9172 ms	44.8%
212.44.134.166:3128	RU	Novlyanka	HTTPS	Elite	SOVAM-AS : AS3216	9852 ms	43.0%

Looking for a proxy server in Russia? This page tracks 189 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: 145 elite, 17 anonymous, and 27 transparent — averaging 60.2% uptime and 5718ms 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, BEGET-AS and JSC Selectel.

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

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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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