https://www.ruapi.ai/v1. No VPN or foreign card required.
Why direct access doesn’t work from Russia
Google publishes a list of the countries and territories where the Gemini API and Google AI Studio are available. Russia is not on that list. Users in regions that are not listed see the message “Google AI Studio is not available in your region” when they open AI Studio.Source: the Available regions page on Google AI for Developers (last updated 28 April 2026, checked by us on 11 October 2026). The list may change — check that page for the current status.
Your options
Connecting through RuAPI in 3 steps
1
Sign up
Go to www.ruapi.ai and sign up with your email — or sign in with one click via Google or Yandex.
2
Top up your balance
In Wallet, top up with USDT / USDC (TRC20 / BEP20 / Polygon) or a Visa / Mastercard card; the minimum is $5. Your first top-up balance is spent at a discounted rate, so it goes about 8% further. No USDT yet? Here’s how to buy USDT with rubles.
3
Create an API key
In the Console, open API Keys and click Create API key, then copy the key (it starts with
sk-...).- base URL:
https://www.ruapi.ai/v1(OpenAI-compatible format) - model: e.g.
gemini-3.8-flash - API key: the key from step 3
Example request
You don’t need a separate Google library — any OpenAI SDK will do:Already using the Google GenAI SDK?
The same key also works with Google’s native format — just change the address. Set the SDK’s base URL without/v1beta (the SDK adds it):
Which Gemini model to choose
Image generation (
gemini-2.5-flash-image and others) is covered in the image generation guide. For the full lineup, see the Gemini API overview. Exact current model names and prices are on the Pricing page.
Payment and billing
- Pay as you go, no subscription. Unused balance never expires.
- One key gives you every model: Gemini, Claude, GPT, DeepSeek and more.
- How each request is priced: Pricing and balance usage.
FAQ
Do I need a VPN?
Do I need a VPN?
No. The RuAPI website and API are reachable from Russia directly.
Is this Google's official API?
Is this Google's official API?
No. RuAPI is an independent API gateway, not an official Google partner or reseller. Through the gateway you reach the same Gemini models via an OpenAI-compatible or the native protocol.
Can I pay with a Russian bank card?
Can I pay with a Russian bank card?
We currently accept international Visa / Mastercard cards, as well as USDT and USDC. If you don’t have a suitable card, you can buy USDT with rubles — here’s a step-by-step guide.
Do you store the content of my requests?
Do you store the content of my requests?
No. We do not store, log or analyse your prompts or the models’ responses — see our Privacy Policy.
Can I use Gemini in Cursor, Cline or n8n?
Can I use Gemini in Cursor, Cline or n8n?
Yes — in any tool that supports an OpenAI-compatible API: set the base URL to
https://www.ruapi.ai/v1, add your key and the model name. Step-by-step guides: Cline, Cursor, n8n, Open WebUI.AI Studio says "Google AI Studio is not available in your region". What now?
AI Studio says "Google AI Studio is not available in your region". What now?
That’s Google’s regional restriction. You don’t need AI Studio to use RuAPI: get a key in the RuAPI console and call Gemini as shown above.
Next steps
Quickstart
Sign up, get a key and send your first request in 5 minutes.
Gemini models overview
The lineup, long context, multimodality.
Image generation
Gemini Image and GPT Image — code examples.
How to buy USDT with rubles
SBP, Sberbank, T-Bank — three ways.