Recent findings show that more than half of Russians—about 56.8 percent—would describe their interest in social networks, instant messaging apps, and digital platforms as something close to an addiction. This insight comes from a survey conducted by AlfaStrakhovanie, with the results examined by socialbites.ca, offering a window into everyday digital life in Russia today (Source: AlfaStrakhovanie survey via socialbites.ca).
Nearly all respondents rely on instant messaging for daily communication, with 98.4 percent reporting constant use. Social networks and media resources are part of daily routines for 83.2 percent, while 67.4 percent have woven online platforms tightly into their lives, using them for everything from entertainment to transportation, groceries, and marketplaces. A sizable 34.5 percent even seek online medical consultations, and 21.5 percent store data in online clouds. Learning platforms reach 18.2 percent of users, signaling a broad stretch of digital engagement across services (Source: AlfaStrakhovanie survey via socialbites.ca).
When it comes to the typical day, digital screens dominate for 89.8 percent of respondents, who cite work and personal conversations as the main activities lining their screen time. About 81.3 percent check social networks two times daily or more, and more than seven in ten read electronic news at least twice a day, highlighting the steady rhythm of online information consumption (Source: AlfaStrakhovanie survey via socialbites.ca).
Shopping habits reveal a clear pattern: online purchases most often include clothing (48.1%), groceries (39.9%), household chemicals (33.8%), other household goods (31.2%), and animal feed (28.3%). Marketplaces are used with notable regularity, with nearly half of respondents (48.3%) reporting shopping there two to three times a week. The data point reflects a robust preference for digital marketplaces as a core shopping channel (Source: AlfaStrakhovanie survey via socialbites.ca).
Entertainment platforms top the list of favored digital services. Movie streaming leads at 88.9%, followed by music streaming at 86.5%, online gaming at 71.2%, and access to electronic libraries at 68.4%. These figures illustrate how digital media permeates leisure time and personal recreation, shaping how audiences choose to spend their hours online (Source: AlfaStrakhovanie survey via socialbites.ca).
Daily reliance on ride-hailing and taxi services appears high for many, with 36.3 percent using such services every day and 29.5 percent doing so two to three times each week. The remaining share uses them as needed. Online learning also shows strong uptake, with 76.2 percent of respondents having used online learning at least once in the past year, either for themselves or for their children. These trends underscore the growing integration of digital tools into transportation and education (Source: AlfaStrakhovanie survey via socialbites.ca).
Only a small minority, 2.8 percent, can easily disconnect from most digital services. In contrast, 56.8 percent acknowledge that a complete digital detox is not feasible and that online life has taken on an addictive quality. The remaining respondents report making regular efforts to divert attention away from screens, suggesting an ongoing tension between online life and real-world experiences (Source: AlfaStrakhovanie survey via socialbites.ca).
One practical takeaway from these findings concerns data security on mobile devices. The survey hints at the importance of straightforward strategies to protect personal information, especially as devices host a growing array of apps and cloud services. A simple, reliable approach to security can make a meaningful difference in safeguarding privacy in a digitally connected world (Source: AlfaStrakhovanie survey via socialbites.ca).