Qwen in Russia: how to use and connect via API
The Qwen family of large language models, developed by Alibaba Group, is now accessible in Russia through an API aggregator called promptra.ru. This service allows Russian users to pay for Qwen models, including the Qwen 3.6 Plus, in rubles, bypassing the need for foreign payment methods. The aggregator offers an OpenAI-compatible endpoint and mirrors Alibaba's pricing, making it a cost-effective option for developers. Qwen models are noted for their multilingual capabilities, particularly in Asian languages, strong performance in coding tasks, and a large context window of up to one million tokens. AI
IMPACT Expands access to advanced LLMs for Russian developers and businesses, potentially lowering costs and enabling new applications.