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)

217 free Russia proxies (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS4 & SOCKS5), averaging 55.9% uptime, refreshed automatically every 15 minutes.

Total 217 proxies Updated 7 min ago

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IP : Port	Country	City	Protocol	Anonymity	Org : ASN	Speed	Uptime
37.110.55.67:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	— : AS42610	2786 ms	14.2%
95.220.142.90:1080	RU	Tver	SOCKS5	Elite	Net By Net Holding LLC : AS12714	2940 ms	33.6%
109.191.10.98:1080	RU	Zlatoust	SOCKS5	Elite	38-B, Komsomolsky prospekt, : AS8369	3007 ms	23.6%
5.128.120.101:8181	RU	Novosibirsk	HTTP	Transparent	IPv6 customers : AS31200	3011 ms	26.3%
83.234.137.154:1080	RU	Ust'-Katav	SOCKS5	Elite	OOO Novtelecom : AS20485	3045 ms	35.5%
176.118.232.12:5678	RU	Aksay	SOCKS4	Elite	ASTIMER : AS47626	3125 ms	19.4%
37.193.218.66:1080	RU	Novosibirsk	SOCKS5	Elite	Novotelecom ltd. : AS31200	3138 ms	30.7%
92.39.69.134:11200	RU	Kirov	SOCKS5	Elite	MTS : AS8359	3176 ms	11.7%
212.220.13.98:4153	RU	—	SOCKS4	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	3225 ms	24.7%
87.229.236.151:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	SOVAM-AS : AS3216	3257 ms	27.3%
37.193.71.189:1080	RU	Novosibirsk	SOCKS4	Elite	IPv6 customers : AS31200	3401 ms	25.3%
89.151.134.157:3629	RU	Cheboksary	SOCKS4	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	3691 ms	27.7%
62.148.143.229:1080	RU	Kaluga	SOCKS5	Elite	JSC CenterTelecom Kaluga branch : AS15468	3738 ms	27.0%
94.233.120.194:1080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	3875 ms	25.2%
89.237.32.65:51549	RU	—	SOCKS4	Elite	Moscow, Russia : AS20485	4109 ms	8.0%
176.100.216.164:8282	RU	—	HTTP HTTPS	Transparent	Telecom-Uslugi-AS : AS57489	4215 ms	38.1%
188.32.80.88:1080	RU	Moscow	SOCKS5	Elite	OJSC "National Cable Networks" : AS42610	4218 ms	23.1%
94.19.235.77:1080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	<Sky> : AS35807	4235 ms	8.9%
95.46.105.163:4145	RU	Grozny	SOCKS4	Elite	KOMPLEKS-MEDIA-AS : AS207320	4313 ms	28.2%
109.191.114.251:1080	RU	Chelyabinsk	SOCKS5	Elite	38-B, Komsomolsky prospekt, : AS8369	4365 ms	21.9%
176.122.74.108:1080	RU	Vladimir	SOCKS5	Elite	Gorset Ltd. : AS49776	4642 ms	10.1%
178.176.118.74:1080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	COMLINE-AS : AS29648	4857 ms	16.8%
46.29.116.3:4145	RU	Pyatigorsk	SOCKS4	Elite	KMVTELECOM-AS : AS44963	4859 ms	20.8%
188.113.171.120:1080	RU	Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk	SOCKS5	Elite	SCTS-AS : AS51004	4925 ms	13.6%
91.191.228.126:3128	RU	Yekaterinburg	HTTPS	Elite	MIRALOGIC-AS : AS12668	4959 ms	32.0%
82.162.57.129:1080	RU	Vladivostok	SOCKS5	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	5148 ms	36.4%
45.144.64.162:8899	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	FIRSTBYTE-AS : AS204997	5359 ms	39.1%
83.222.24.37:1080	RU	St Petersburg	SOCKS5	Elite	BEGET-AS : AS198610	5508 ms	35.4%
80.246.16.3:3128	RU	Vladivostok	HTTP	Anonymous	RU-SCX-AS : AS34434	5672 ms	33.0%
5.23.104.251:1080	RU	Ryazan	SOCKS4	Elite	VIDIKON : AS57214	5782 ms	22.4%
212.44.134.166:3128	RU	Novlyanka	HTTP	Transparent	SOVINTEL EDN Static : AS3216	5999 ms	25.8%
94.141.178.190:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	— : AS34602	6021 ms	20.9%
91.218.244.153:8989	RU	Moscow	HTTP	Elite	LLC "Server v arendy" : AS50867	6128 ms	9.2%
217.17.112.98:1080	RU	Kovrov	SOCKS4	Elite	OOO_KISS : AS50556	6133 ms	26.8%
2.56.178.63:3128	RU	Moscow	HTTPS	Elite	UFO-AS : AS33993	6374 ms	17.8%
194.186.5.83:1080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	SOVAM-AS : AS3216	6524 ms	15.6%
188.235.21.247:8080	RU	Voronezh	HTTP	Transparent	VORONEZH-AS : AS50542	6551 ms	31.2%
62.183.21.2:48080	RU	Krasnodar	HTTP HTTPS	Elite	OJSC Rostelecom Macroregional Branch South : AS25490	6564 ms	19.2%
89.237.33.129:51549	RU	Orsk	SOCKS4	Elite	Moscow, Russia : AS20485	6611 ms	7.4%
90.188.92.116:36335	RU	Tomsk	SOCKS4	Elite	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	6691 ms	21.3%
95.131.10.134:1080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	MTS-FBN-Siberia-AS : AS30922	6706 ms	13.7%
91.234.96.45:9001	RU	Moscow	HTTPS	Elite	VStation : AS198083	6890 ms	34.5%
77.50.183.34:8080	RU	Moscow	HTTP HTTPS	Anonymous	Moscow, Russia : AS34602	6893 ms	27.9%
89.188.124.8:1080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	Filanco LTD : AS29076	6905 ms	22.4%
88.204.19.8:7080	RU	Tomsk	HTTP	Anonymous	TOMSK-AS : AS56981	7507 ms	38.8%
78.29.56.178:1080	RU	Miass	SOCKS5	Elite	38-B, Komsomolsky prospekt, : AS8369	7631 ms	32.1%
91.122.216.160:8080	RU	Arkhangelsk	HTTP	Transparent	PJSC "Rostelecom". Technical Team : AS12389	7893 ms	25.4%
213.21.21.130:8080	RU	—	HTTP	Elite	-------------- eTelecom Customers (localpref 500) -------------- : AS42065	7948 ms	32.4%
178.57.106.43:4145	RU	Cherepovets	SOCKS4	Elite	Sever-Telecom-Cher : AS61403	7961 ms	20.5%
89.189.132.154:1080	RU	—	SOCKS5	Elite	UBN-AS : AS24955	8110 ms	21.0%

Looking for a proxy server in Russia? This page tracks 217 of them, kept current with an automatic refresh every 15 minutes. It currently ranks #5 of 132 tracked countries by proxy count. Filter by protocol or anonymity level to find the right one.

Of the proxies currently listed: 188 elite, 12 anonymous, and 17 transparent — averaging 55.9% uptime and 5085ms 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, JSC "TIMEWEB" and SOVAM-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

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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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