Black Cat VPN

VPN that works in Russia, Hysteria2 that gets through

Roskomnadzor blocks conventional VPNs using deep-packet inspection and active probing. Black Cat ships both Hysteria2 (QUIC/UDP with Salamander obfuscation and port-hopping) and VLESS-Reality (traffic mimics real HTTPS) in one subscription, on Russian ISPs, mobile and fixed, Hysteria2 is the one that reliably keeps connecting. No email, no card, no account, pay on-chain with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

$3/month, 5 devices, both protocols, all locations, unlimited traffic.

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Hysteria2, recommended for Russia

Obfuscated QUIC/UDP with port-hopping. In practice this is the protocol that keeps working on Russian mobile and fixed-line networks.

VLESS-Reality, included

Fronts traffic behind a real TLS certificate and domain. Worth trying on your network, though some Russian carriers filter it more aggressively than Hysteria2.

No card, no bank transfer

Pay with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from a non-custodial wallet. No foreign card required, no personal data sent to anyone.

No account, no email

Your subscription link is your access. Import it into Hiddify, sing-box, or Clash Meta. 5 devices, all locations, both protocols included.

Why standard VPNs fail in Russia

Roskomnadzor (Russia's internet regulator) identifies VPNs in two ways: DPI pattern matching on packet headers, and active probing, sending their own connection to suspected VPN IPs and checking whether they respond like a VPN server. OpenVPN and WireGuard both fail these checks.

Hysteria2 uses UDP with Salamander obfuscation to avoid DPI fingerprinting, and port-hopping makes blocking individual ports ineffective, this is the protocol that keeps working on Russian networks in practice. VLESS-Reality routes traffic through a real TLS connection to a real domain and is included in every subscription too; it's worth trying, but some Russian carriers filter it harder than Hysteria2, so treat it as a second option rather than the default.

If you lose your subscription link: SOL payers can sign in at /account using a wallet message (no private key leaves your device); BTC and ZEC payers recover access using their original transaction ID. Monero has no self-serve recovery, so save your link.

FAQ

Does Black Cat VPN work in Russia?
Yes. Every subscription ships both protocols. Hysteria2 (obfuscated QUIC/UDP with port-hopping) is the one that reliably gets through on Russian ISPs. VLESS-Reality is included too and works on many networks, but try Hysteria2 first.
Which protocol should I use in Russia?
Start with Hysteria2, it's the protocol that keeps connecting in real-world testing from Russian networks. VLESS-Reality is also in your subscription and worth trying on your specific network.
Why do standard VPNs get blocked in Russia?
Roskomnadzor uses active probing alongside DPI, it connects to suspected VPN IPs to verify they behave like VPN servers. Standard protocols like WireGuard or OpenVPN are detected and throttled this way.
Can I pay without a foreign credit card?
Yes, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from a non-custodial wallet. No bank, no card, no personal data required.
Which app should I use?
Hiddify supports both protocols natively and is easy to set up. sing-box and Clash Meta also work. All are free and available on Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS.
How much does it cost?
$3/month, 5 devices, all locations, both protocols. Yearly plans available at up to −25% discount.
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