Nomad eSIM Data Plans for Russia

Nomad does not provide a truly unlimited data eSIM for Russia.
All plans that carry “unlimited” in the name actually deliver 2 GB of high‑speed data per day; once that threshold is reached the speed is reduced to 1 Mbps.

Nomad does offer fixed‑data plans that may suit higher‑usage travelers. For example, the Local Russia plan allows 50 GB over 30 days for $59.00, and the Regional Global‑EX plan offers 50 GB over 365 days for $129.00, both with tethering included. These fixed‑amount options can be more cost‑effective for users who need a larger daily allowance.

Nomad does not offer eSIM plans for Russia that include a phone number or the ability to send or receive SMS. Travelers who purchase a Nomad eSIM for Russia can only use the data allowance for internet access; there is no built‑in voice or text messaging capability backed by a Russian phone number.

For those needing voice or messaging services, popular VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and iMessage can be used over the data connection, provided the service is not blocked or restricted in Russia. Travelers should confirm that the apps they rely on are accessible in the destination before choosing a plan.

Nomad provides a total of 10 single‑country data plans that cover Russia, while it also offers 9 multi‑country plans that include Russia as part of a broader network. The plans span a price range from about six dollars to one hundred twenty‑nine dollars, and the data caps vary between roughly one gigabyte and fifty gigabytes. Within these offerings some plans offer a fixed amount of data for the entire validity period, whereas others provide a daily data allowance that refreshes each day. These options give travelers flexibility depending on whether they prefer a flat amount of data for the length of their stay or a daily refresh that may help manage usage more carefully.