RUSSIA TRAVEL GUIDE
UPDATED October 2023
The FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) currently advises against all travel to Russia.
FCDO advises British nationals against all travel to Russia due to the risks and threats from its continuing invasion of Ukraine. The situation in Russia is unpredictable. This includes:
security incidents, such as drone attacks, happening in some parts of the country
lack of available flights to return to the UK
limited ability for the UK government to provide consular assistance
If you are not from UK please check your own countries travel advice before travelling.
RUSSIA GENERAL INFO
Russia stretches from Eastern Europe to Northern Asia. The country thus is a intercontinental country as it is located on both continents, the European and the Asian continents.
Russia is the largest country in the world by land area and the ninth most populous country in the world.
The 14 countries bordering Russia are: Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China and North Korea. The longest border is shared with China.
Almost half of the country is covered in forests, however, only 14% are suitable for agricultural land due to the harsh climate.
HOW TO GET TO RUSSIA
BY ROAD
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BY RAIL
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BY AIR
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BY BOAT
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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT RUSSIA
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WHAT’S THE WEATHER LIKE IN RUSSIA RIGHT NOW?
TOP THINGS TO SEE & DO IN RUSSIA
Moscow Kremlin
St Basil’s Cathedral
The Red Square
Kizhi Island
ACCOMODATION IN RUSSIA
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WHERE TO STAY IN RUSSIA
Moscow
Moscow is on the Moskva River in western Russia. In its historic core is the Kremlin, a complex that’s home to the president and tsarist treasures in the Armoury. Outside its walls is Red Square, Russia's symbolic center. It's home to Lenin’s Mausoleum, the State Historical Museum's comprehensive collection and St. Basil’s Cathedral, known for its colorful, onion-shaped domes.
EATING IN VIETNAM
The Russian main dishes contain: pork and beef, lamb, chicken, fish, potatoes and root vegetables as well as porridge and bread. Sour cream accompanies many dishes.
Especially vegetable soups and stews play an important role in Russian cuisine.
Here are my top choices of food to try when in Russia.
Borscht (red beet soup)
This soup made with red beets and vegetables that are cut into small pieces. This red soup is often served cold and is then blended with yoghurt or sour cream from which the soup gets its pink colour.
Olivier Salad (Russian salad)
This is a salad made with boiled and diced potatoes, carrots, boiled eggs and boiled chicken pieces, pickles and mixed with sour cream or mayonnaise
Pirozhki
Fried dough pockets or mini pies, that are stuffed with meats or savoury fillings, sometimes they come with apple or other sweet fillings
Blinis
These are thin Russian pancakes often served with savoury or sweet fillings
RUSSIA ESSENTIALS
Planning a trip to Russia? Here are some of the resources and tools I personally use to organise my travel plans in Russia.
FLIGHTS : Find the best deals on flights to Russia using Skyscanner.
VISAS : Use iVisa to check if you need a tourist visa for Russia and apply for an expedited visa online. Use OneWayFly to obtain proof of onward travel/hotel reservation for your visa application if needed.
TRAVEL INSURANCE : Insure your trip with my preferred insurance for single trip and annual cover HeyMondo
AIRPORT TRANSFER : Pre-book your hotel transfer from Moscow Airport.
ACCOMMODATION : Find the best hotel deals in Russia on Booking.com
BUS TICKETS : It is easy to book your bus tickets once you’re in Russia but if you’d like to book in advance you can buy your Russia bus tickets online through Bookaway
DAY TRIPS : Find the best city tours and day excursions in Russia on Viator or Get Your Guide.
RUSSIA GUIDEBOOK : Pick up a copy of the latest Lonely Planet Guidebook for Russia for a good read and to help you plan your trip.
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