Before you buy: Russia blocks foreign SIMs for 24 hours on arrival
Russia applies a mandatory 24-hour block on mobile data and SMS to every foreign SIM and eSIM the first time it registers on a Russian network. Calls still work. You can lift it in a few minutes: turn off VPN and Wi-Fi, open the link the operator texts you, and pass the captcha. This applies to every provider, not just ours. The removal mechanism has failed before, so plan your first day as if you may have no data.
How to lift the blockVast Coverage
Connectivity across 11 time zones
Major Cities
Excellent coverage in Moscow, St Petersburg, Kazan
Trans-Siberian
Coverage along railway routes
Remote Areas
Service in many remote regions
Our Russia eSIM provides coverage from cosmopolitan Moscow to historic St Petersburg, from Sochi's beaches to Siberian cities, ensuring connectivity wherever Russian networks reach.
Moscow
Central Russia
St Petersburg
Northwestern Russia
Kazan
Volga Region
Sochi
Southern Russia
Vladivostok
Far East
Yekaterinburg
Urals
Novosibirsk
Siberia
Irkutsk
Lake Baikal
Perfect for Moscow and St Petersburg adventures
Stay connected on Trans-Siberian journeys
Navigate to Lake Baikal and Siberian wilderness
Explore museums, palaces, and Russian heritage
Russia has excellent 4G coverage in major cities like Moscow, St Petersburg, and Kazan. The Trans-Siberian Railway has connectivity in cities and larger towns but expect gaps in remote areas. Siberia and Far East have limited coverage outside urban centers. Download offline maps and translation apps before traveling to remote regions.
From the Kremlin to Lake Baikal, stay connected throughout your journey in Russia
