Connect with friends, share media, and join groups on a Russian-focused social networking platform
Connect with friends, share media, and join groups on a Russian-focused social networking platform
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Program license Free
Developer mail.ru group
Version 25.9.16
Works under Android
Also known as OK.RU
Vote
(15 votes)
Developer
mail.ru group
Works under
Android
Program license
Free
Version
25.9.16
Also known as
OK.RU
Odnoklassniki is a social media network catered to Eastern Europe and Asia.
The Odnoklassniki application is designed to connect users through posts, music, and more. While it does support some English language, most of the application is written in Russian. It's very similar to American social media applications in that users can add friends and share interests.
Most of the functions are located on a toolbar on the left side of the screen. Here, users can find music and groups to chat about. Friends can connect through their name or phone number and chat in real time. Posts, photos, and other media can then be shared on a timeline.
Popular in Europe, the app is a social media site.
Create a profile with an image and basic information. Chat with others who are online, keep a list of friends who use the app, and share pictures and videos on your page. Group pages and a selection of music can be found on the screen.
Pros
- Robust Russian network
- Basically just another version of Facebook
- Intuitive format that's easy to use
- No disruptive ads
Cons
- Doesn't cater to English-speaking audiences
- Layout isn't as elegant as other big social sites
For Western users with ties to Russia and former Russian territories, or if you're from Russia and want to download a good social media app, OK.RU is basically the Russian equivalent of Facebook and gives you a robust social media network that is very feature rich and user friendly.
Looking a the OK.RU App in More Detail
While it's true that sites like Facebook and Twitter are among the most popular social networks in the world, and also that they cater to much of the entire planet, it's still also true that they're decidedly American sites that simply allow other people to join. Many people outside of America want their own types of social networks that are geared much more to their own countries and cultures. And for Russians who want this type of network, the OK.RU app is a great download for your Android mobile device. In essence, this app is a virtual clone of Facebook and has an audience primarily consisting of Russians, Georgians, Armenians, and Moldavians. The features are basically the same as Facebook; only the audience is different. You can still publish posts, post on other people's walls, share your photos and videos, like other people's content, and everything else you can do with Facebook.
This Russian-based app differs in the way advertising will be displayed on the pages, but that might actually be a good thing if you're not a fan of ads spammed all over the place. It also doesn't cater much to an English-speaking audience, so there's really no point to get the app unless you are Russian, speak Russian, or one of the associated languages from neighboring countries.
Pros and Cons of the OK.RU Android App
Pros
- Robust Russian network
- Basically just another version of Facebook
- Intuitive format that's easy to use
- No disruptive ads
Cons
- Doesn't cater to English-speaking audiences
- Layout isn't as elegant as other big social sites
