The MAX messenger has transformed over recent months from a curious experiment into a full-fledged platform that hosts channels for every taste — from popular science to cooking. Top channels already have hundreds of thousands of subscribers, and this is clearly just the beginning. I’ve put together a list of ten channels that I’m personally subscribed to and actually read, rather than just scroll past. And if you’re just getting started with MAX and still confused by the icons next to channel names, check out our guide on Telegram verification — the national messenger follows similar logic, and you’ll figure it out in a couple of minutes. We’ll tell you what a newcomer should subscribe to in MAX.
We’ve gathered great MAX channels for those who just registered in the messenger
Channel About Dacha Repairs, Construction, and Gardening
The channel has tons of life hacks for dacha maintenance
If you have a small plot of land, a garage full of tools, or even just a balcony you’d like to turn into something decent — the channel DIY Dacha should be in your subscriptions. The authors share tips on repairs, construction, gardening and vegetable growing in simple language, without boring lectures about which screwdriver is better.
They cover how to fix a leaking faucet, what to use to patch a crack in the foundation, when to plant tomatoes, and why compost doesn’t stink if you do it right. The dacha life hacks actually work — you can tell the guys have done all this with their own hands rather than copying from the first website they found. Subscribe if you’re tired of googling “how to mount a shelf.”
Channel About Spelling and Meaning of Russian Words
How to correctly write and pronounce words? Learn something new every day
Speech Culture and Self-Development — a channel that makes you catch yourself placing commas correctly in chats with friends. Here they break down the Russian language, spelling, word meanings, and the origins of famous phrases — but without the stuffiness of a school teacher. Where did “Filka’s certificate” come from, why “coffee” can now be neuter gender, and what’s the difference between “odet” and “nadet.”
All the short posts about Russian language rules take half a minute to read but stay in your head for a long time. I especially enjoyed the breakdowns of archaic words that seem clear but actually mean something completely different from what we think. A great way to improve your literacy casually, without textbooks.
Channel About iPhone and Apple Products
The Apple tech channel is regularly updated: get news and useful life hacks
The most up-to-date iPhone news, reviews, life hacks, polls, and in-depth articles — in the AppleInsider.ru channel, everything you need to know about the Apple ecosystem, all in one place and without fluff. As soon as Apple announces, presents, or breaks something with yet another update — it’s already here. You’ll find solutions for new iOS problems or non-working Bluetooth.
Plus lots of practical stuff: how to extend battery life, which settings to enable after an update, what to do if iCloud stops accepting payments. The polls are lively too — the authors actually read comments and debate with subscribers. Subscribe, basically — you won’t regret it.
Sports Channel: Football and Basketball on MAX
The country’s main sports media on MAX
The official channel of the country’s main sports website — and that’s all you need to know if you follow sports at all. Football, basketball, tennis, hockey — it’s all here, and not just match results, but also transfer rumors, tactical breakdowns, referee memes, and interviews that are genuinely interesting to read.
I like that the delivery isn’t dry like news aggregators: there’s personality, there’s opinion, there’s humor. And breaking news lands here first. If you’re a fan of a specific club — subscribe to Sports and get everything important in one place, without needing to keep ten bookmarks in your browser. Convenient for those who follow sports between other tasks.
Channel With Simple and Affordable Recipes
Dishes on this channel will cost you next to nothing
A recipe channel for those who want to eat well but don’t want to go into debt for dinner. They publish simple and affordable recipes — the kind people actually cook at home, not for a pretty magazine photo. Chicken with potatoes in the oven, lazy cabbage rolls, homemade stovetop pizza, soups from whatever’s left in the fridge.
Bonus — the authors try to keep the calorie count reasonable, so you won’t ruin your figure either. I’ve personally taken several great recipes from here into my regular rotation, not just saved them to Favorites: they turn out tasty, quick, and budget-friendly. The perfect channel for those tired of food delivery.
News, Reviews, and Guides for Android
There are useful articles for Android owners too
On the AndroidInsider.ru channel you can get the latest news from Samsung, Xiaomi, Google, and lesser-known brands, as well as read reviews of new products, flagship comparisons, and Android feature breakdowns. There are guides for every situation — from setting up a new device to recovering deleted photos.
Here you’ll find an answer to practically any question you could ever ask about Android.
