How can I write text messages in Russian?

To type text messages in Russian, you have to activate character encoding (Unicode) on your phone that is available in most modern telephones. 

Usually, it is automatically activated as soon as you choose the Russian language or Cyrillic in the settings of your phone or text message. If it was not done automatically, please check your phone’s instructions for use. 

Please note!
If you use Cyrillic to type a text message, its length cannot exceed 70 characters. Of course, you can also send a longer linked message that consists of several parts.  In two text messages you can include 70 characters + 63 characters, but in three text messages – 70 characters + 63 characters + 68 characters. When you send linked messages, each of them is charged separately according to your tariff plan.