Google AI Studio's accessibility in Russia is complicated, with users reporting intermittent access without VPNs, though creating new accounts typically still requires one. The service's official documentation does not list Russia as a supported region, leading to potential "Access Restricted" errors. Furthermore, Google has removed its Pro models, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and Gemini 2.5 Pro, from the free tier as of April 1, 2026, making them accessible only through the paid Vertex AI platform. AI
IMPACT Users in Russia face limitations in accessing advanced Google AI models, potentially hindering development and experimentation.
RANK_REASON The article discusses access restrictions and changes to a product's free tier, rather than a new release or significant industry event.
AI-generated summary · Google Gemini · from 1 sources. How we write summaries →
