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dzen.ru is a Russian content platform and recommendation service operated by VK. Originally launched by Yandex in 2017 as Yandex.Zen, the service was later acquired by VK in 2022 and integrated into its broader ecosystem of media and social platforms.

Users typically visit dzen.ru to read articles, watch videos, and explore personalized content feeds generated by machine learning algorithms. The platform hosts content from independent creators, publishers, and bloggers, and allows users to follow channels based on their interests.

dzen.ru has become a major content distribution platform in the Russian-speaking internet, attracting millions of users through its recommendation-driven model. Its role in aggregating news, entertainment, and user-generated content positions it as a significant player in regional digital media and discovery systems.