Gemini is currently not accessible from Russia. Google geo-restricts Gemini in Russia
Visiting Russia?
Traveling to Russia? Expect ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and 3 other services to be unreachable on local Wi-Fi and SIM cards. YouTube may only work intermittently. Set up an encrypted connection before you arrive — it is much harder to do after you land.
Why your connection may be restricted
- Service provider restricts Gemini access from this region
Common symptoms
- gemini.google.com returns access denied
- Service not available message displayed
- API blocked
Common questions this tool answers
- Is Gemini accessible in Russia?
- Why is Gemini not working in Russia?
- Can I use Gemini from Russia?
- Is Gemini blocked or restricted in Russia?
- How to access Gemini when traveling to Russia?
You can verify your connection status using the real-time diagnostic tool above. Blocking data last verified 2026-07-14.
