cafeRU
CafeRU is a Russian microblogging platform that allows users to post short messages, known as "microblog entries" or "entries," to their own "blogs." The website was founded in 2005 by Nikita Usmanov and is currently owned by Digital Sky Technologies, a venture capital firm.
CafeRU is similar to other microblogging platforms, such as Twitter, but with some distinct features. The website
CafeRU was launched during a period of increased popularity for microblogging platforms in Russia. The website
However, in the early 2010s, CafeRU's popularity began to decline as other social media platforms, such as
CafeRU has faced controversy in the past, particularly regarding its moderation policies and interactions with Russian