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Claude API for Russia & Restricted Regions — Full Access Guide

How to access Claude API from Russia, CIS countries, and other regions where Anthropic is unavailable. Instant setup, no VPN required, crypto payments accepted.

TL;DR

ClaudeStore provides Claude API access worldwide — including Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and other regions where Anthropic's direct API is unavailable. No VPN needed. Pay with crypto. Get your key in 2 minutes.

The Problem: Anthropic's Regional Restrictions

Anthropic restricts direct API access in many countries. Developers in Russia, CIS countries, parts of Asia, and Africa face either complete blocks or inability to pay — Anthropic only accepts US-issued or international credit cards through Stripe.

This creates a barrier for talented developers who need Claude for coding, research, and building AI-powered applications.

The Solution: ClaudeStore Gateway

ClaudeStore is an API gateway that provides access to all Claude models without regional restrictions:

  • No geographic blocks — available in every country
  • No VPN required — connect directly to the API
  • Flexible payments — pay with credit card or crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, LTC)
  • Same API format — compatible with Anthropic SDK and OpenAI SDK
  • All models available — Opus 4.6, Sonnet 4.6, Haiku 4.5

Quick Setup

1. Create Account

Sign up at ClaudeStore — no approval process, instant access.

2. Buy Credits

Purchase credits using credit card, Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC, or Litecoin. Credits are available instantly after payment.

3. Generate API Key

Create an API key from your dashboard. Use it with any SDK or IDE.

4. Start Making Requests

Python — Anthropic SDKpython
import anthropic

client = anthropic.Anthropic(
    api_key="YOUR_CLAUDESTORE_KEY",
    base_url="https://api2.claudestore.store"
)

message = client.messages.create(
    model="claude-sonnet-4.6",
    max_tokens=1024,
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Привет! Напиши функцию на Python."}]
)
print(message.content[0].text)

IDE Integration from Restricted Regions

ClaudeStore works with all popular IDEs:

  • Cursor — set base URL to https://api2.claudestore.store/v1
  • Claude Code — export ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL=https://api2.claudestore.store
  • VS Code — Continue, Cline, Roo Code extensions all supported

Payment Options

ClaudeStore accepts multiple payment methods accessible from any country:

  • Credit / Debit Card — Visa, Mastercard via secure checkout
  • USDT (Tether) — most popular crypto option, stable value
  • Bitcoin — widely available through local exchanges
  • Ethereum — fast confirmation times
  • USDC — another USD-pegged stablecoin option
  • Litecoin — low transaction fees
No markup on any payment method. regardless of how you pay.

Supported Countries

ClaudeStore provides full access in regions where Anthropic is restricted:

  • 🇷🇺 Russia
  • 🇧🇾 Belarus
  • 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
  • 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
  • 🇺🇦 Ukraine
  • 🇻🇳 Vietnam
  • 🇮🇷 Iran
  • And all other countries worldwide

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