🇷🇺 Russian Federation - eSIM Data Plans

Russia is the world's largest country by area, spanning eleven time zones from the historic streets of Moscow and Saint Petersburg to the vast Siberian wilderness and the shores of the Pacific. Whether you're visiting for business, exploring the cultural treasures of the Hermitage and the Kremlin, riding the Trans-Siberian Railway, or attending events in cities like Kazan and Yekaterinburg, reliable mobile data is essential. Beyond navigation and communication, an eSIM with data connectivity is a critical tool for accessing the open internet in a country where online censorship is increasingly restrictive.

Russia's mobile infrastructure is well-developed in urban areas. Major carriers MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, and Tele2 provide extensive 4G LTE coverage across Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and other major cities, with 5G gradually rolling out. Coverage along the Trans-Siberian Railway and in popular tourist areas is generally reliable, though remote Siberian regions and rural areas may have limited connectivity. Our eSIM plans support multiple Russian networks, so your device automatically connects to the strongest available carrier — ensuring solid data speeds in the places you're most likely to visit.

Purchasing a Russian SIM card requires passport registration and is tied to strict government regulations. For foreign visitors, this process can be bureaucratic and time-consuming, and it means your identity is linked to your mobile activity. An eSIM sidesteps all of this — purchase your Russian data plan before you travel, scan the QR code, and connect when you arrive at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, or Pulkovo Airport. No passport registration at a carrier store, no identity linking, no waiting. Your home SIM stays active for calls while the eSIM handles your data.

Russia has some of the most extensive internet censorship in Europe, with government-mandated blocks on thousands of websites, social media platforms, news outlets, and messaging services. Many VPN providers are themselves blocked or restricted. LNVPN helps you bypass these restrictions — in addition to eSIM data plans, we also offer VPN services that can help you access the open internet freely and privately. Our eSIM requires no personal information — no KYC, no passport, no email, no account. Pay with Bitcoin Lightning, Monero, stablecoins, credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Combined with our VPN, you get both connectivity and unrestricted internet access, making LNVPN the ideal companion for anyone traveling to or living in Russia.

For a one-to-two week trip focused on Moscow and Saint Petersburg, a 5-10 GB plan is usually sufficient. If you're taking the Trans-Siberian Railway or visiting multiple cities, consider 15-20 GB to account for heavier navigation use. Strongly consider pairing your eSIM with LNVPN's VPN service to bypass internet censorship and access blocked websites, social media, and messaging apps freely. Your eSIM validity starts only when you first connect in Russia, so purchase before your trip and arrive prepared.