Matthew Luxmoore
WSJ correspondent covering Russia and eastern Europe, providing reporting and analysis on Russian technology policy and digital censorship, including coverage of the Max super-app.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 13min
Meet Max, Russia’s Super-App
Will Parker, WSJ reporter on energy and tech, outlines Maine’s proposed pause on large data-center projects. Matthew Luxmoore, WSJ correspondent on Russia, explains Max, a WeChat-style super-app centralizing messaging, payments and health data. They discuss state control, mandated preinstalls, blocking of rivals, and how the app could reshape Russia’s digital landscape.
