NashStore: Russians Plan to Launch Alternative to Google Play

As a result of Western sanctions over Russia’s conduct in Ukraine, YouTube and Google Play banned all payment-based services in Russia, including subscriptions, earlier this month.

“Unfortunately, Russians can no longer buy apps on Google Play, and developers have lost a source of money,” said Vladimir Zykov, project director at Digital Platforms, a digital development organisation.”This is why we established NashStore, a Russian app store,” Zykov said in a statement.

NashStore, which translates to “OurStore” in English, will support Android devices and should eventually be compatible with Russian Mir bank accounts.

On May 9, Russia puts on a patriotic display of sheer military force with a parade that passes through Moscow’s Red Square commemorating the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II. ards, according to the statement.