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Apr 27, 2022 · Product Management

Why Did a Russian Social Media Platform Skyrocket to $5,000? Inside Envato’s Sanctions and Pricing Drama

The article examines how Russian developer Mansur’s ColibriSM platform saw its price jump from $69 to $5,000 amid Envato’s suspension of payments to Russian creators, the broader impact of sanctions on Russian IT talent, and possible responses for affected developers.