Russian nationals need to apply for an entry visa to Cyprus. A Schengen visa allows you to enter Cyprus by plane and only if you have earlier entered one of the Schengen countries with it.
If you reside in St. Petersburg and its region, as well as Arkhangelsk (with the exception of the Nenetsk AO), Murmansk, Pskov, Novgorod region and the Republic of Karelia, you can apply for an entry visa by visiting the General Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus in St. Petersburg. You can apply for a one-time entry visa (maximum 90 day stay within a six-month period), by filling out an online application on the Consulate’s website. You will receive a response to your request via email, which must be printed out and shown during an airport check-in.
Residents of other regions can fill out a visa application on the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Moscow.
To apply for a multi-entry visa you need to inquire with the General Consulate in St. Petersburg (for those who reside in St. Petersburg, Arkhangelsk (with the exception of the Nenetsk AO), Murmansk, Pskov and Novgorod regions as well as the Republic of Karelia). For all others, please inquire with the Cyprus Embassy in Moscow. The Consulate issues the visa on the day of the request, while the Embassy takes one business day.
There is no visa fee for Russian citizens.
You can also apply for a Cyprus visa via Pony Express, by inquiring with your region’s branch. The company charges a fee for its service.
The General Consulate website contains a list of countries, whose citizens are exempt from applying for a 90-day visa.