VK Holding has consolidated video material from multiple platforms into a single cloud archive that surpasses 1.5 billion gigabytes, according to an official company statement cited by TASS. This combined library pulls together content from VK Video, Zen, and OK.Video, forming what VK describes as the largest video library among Russian platforms (VK Holding press release, as reported by TASS).
VK notes that the peak rate of new content uploads over the summer reached one petabyte per day. The company argues that building a central cloud repository will improve the reliability of video storage and ensure quicker access for users and partners alike (VK Holding press statement, as reported by TASS).
The initiative comes as a backdrop to a slowdown in YouTube’s activity within Russia. Since August 8, access to YouTube through browser-based PC versions and smart TV applications has been restricted. Industry observers have described efforts by Russian providers to deploy network-level solutions aimed at helping subscribers bypass these slowdowns and maintain smooth streaming (Kommersant report, as cited in industry coverage).
In related remarks, senior government officials and industry figures have weighed in on the situation, noting that changes in platform accessibility can affect content distribution strategies across the Russian internet ecosystem. Observers emphasize that a robust local storage strategy may offer increased resilience during periods of external network constraint and can support a broader shift toward domestically hosted video services (Context from ongoing policy and market coverage, attributed to multiple industry sources).