Country in northern Eurasia, largest country in the world, covering more than 1/8 of the Earth's inhabited land area.
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Do you need to submit an itinerary to get a Russian visa? And do you have to stick to it?
I believe there are certain countries which in order to be granted a visa you must submit your intended itinerary. I am pretty sure I've heard Russia is or was formerly such a country.
What do ...
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Travel guide to Kaliningrad?
I'm looking for a travel guide (i.e. book) to Kaliningrad. Are there any particularly useful English-language references for visitors to Kaliningrad? I am particularly interested in any remnants of ...
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Are there any ferry companies operating between Russian East ports and Japan?
I'm interested in visiting the Japan after some Russian Far East trip.
I'm searching for the sea ways to the Japan. Can you help me with that?
Update: I'm searching some extremal variants not from ...
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Visa to Russia: tourist or business?
I am a French citizen going to Russia for a 6 day scientific conference. I have an official invitation letter (all in Russian) from the organizers, I have booked hotel and plane, and I am now looking ...
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How should I start to plan a journey from Moscow to Beijing by train?
I have a ton of questions, but I don't even know where to start. To those of you who have done the journey, what is a good starting point for planning?
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Is it necessary to book bus tickets from Gdansk to Kaliningrad in advance?
Is it necessary to book bus tickets from Gdansk to Kaliningrad in advance, or is it enough to buy tickets at the station just before the departure? If they need to be booked in advance, where would ...
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Dual citizen applying for Russian visa with only other country's passport
My friend has British and Australian citizenship. He is currently on a visit to Australia with only his British passport. (His expired Australian passport is in London and needs to be renewed anyway.)
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How can I get an 'invitation' to Russia?
I understand that in order to get a visa to visit Russia you need an invitation before you can get a visa.
If you don't have family or friends that you are visiting and you aren't part of an ...
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Is it possible to enter Kaliningrad via Poland and leave via Lithuania?
When entering the Kaliningrad Oblast via some specific entry points, EU citizens can get a visa for 72 hours at the border. This information can also be found on an official site.
Now I would like ...
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How can a US citizen obtain a Russian tourist visa from Berlin?
I'm in Berlin and plan to travel to Saint Petersburg in the not-too-distant future.
How can I obtain a Russian visa while I'm in Berlin? Here are my criteria:
Obtain a Russian tourist visa while in ...
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Travelling to Kyzyl, Tuva from Mörön, Mongolia
How would one get from Mörön, Mongolia (near lake Khövsgöl), to Kyzyl, Tuva, Siberia, Russia?
Our prior research indicates that unless one holds a Russian or Mongolian passport, one will not be ...
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Is it now feasible for an adventurous independent traveller to visit Chechnya?
Right now I'm drinking vodka with a Chechen guy who's staying at my hostel here in Tbilisi Georgia.
I told him I would like to visit Chechnya but it's too dangerous. He reacted like I imagine ...
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Which route did the old Tbilisi-Rostov train route take and is it closed only for political reasons?
This answer to the question about Tbilisi to Moscow mentions a train route that is currently not running between Tbilisi and Rostov.
Where did this route cross the Georgia border and what other ...
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How is the climate, the amount of tourists and events distributed through the year in Saint Petersburg, Russia?
How are the following "parameters" distributed through the year in Saint Petersburg, Russia?
Climate
Amount of tourists
Festivals / Cultural events
An answer per quarter of a year or by season ...
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Russia roadmap with information on the surface
In Russia, some segments of major highways are of mediocre quality:
Russia road M53 / Baikal Highway, near Taishet. Source: Wikimedia
Russian Trans-Siberian highway near Cheremshanka, Krasnoyarsk ...
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How can I travel to the north pole (Arctic areas) from Russia cheaply? [duplicate]
The best country to be able get the visa easier than the other countries to get to the north pole (Arctic area) is Russia. Now, how can I get there cheaply?
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Is the border between Georgia and Russia open to citizens of other countries?
I know the one border between the Republic of Georgia and Russia that is not in a rebel province was officially opened in the last couple of years... but reports are conflicting as to whether people ...
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Is it possible for a tourist to visit South Ossetia?
South Ossetia is a rebel provice of the Republic of Georgia recognized and supported by Russia as an independent state since 2008 but recognized by most countries in the world as part of the Republic ...
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Can you suggest a route to travel from Moscow to Siberia and return in 2 weeks? [closed]
As an Iranian citizen I can travel to Russia via a 2 weeks tourist visa without permitting to extend my visa. As usual I will choose a return flight ticket from Tehran to Moscow.
Supposing it is ...
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Biking tour in Russia
I am from Turkey and planning a bike tour in Russia and in Ukraine. I'll ride from Sochi to Yalta by using the Sochi - Anapa - Rostov on Don - Mariupol - Yalta destination. Is this route secure and ...
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Former Gulag camps in Russia
I have already asked a simular question about Former Nazi camps and prisons in Europe, now I would like to know if there are any Gulag camps that I can see from the inside?
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Traveling abroad with an expensive watch
If I am wearing an expensive watch, what should I do not to get in trouble at customs? Should I declare it when I enter a country?
I will travel from Germany to Russia.
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What are the cheapest ways from Russia to Brazil?
I'm looking for tickets for OVB=>CWB=>OVB, but the prices are so ridiculous that I need to shorten this to MOW=>SAO=>MOW (flying some legs separately makes it cheaper).
But even with MOW-SAO the ...
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Border crossing on Curonian Spit
I am planning to drive over the Curonian Spit from the Lithuanian side in 2013. I would love to travel on into the Russian side and visit Kaliningrad. Is there a border crossing on the Spit? If not, ...
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Curonian Spit and Kaliningrad
The Curonian Spit is one of the places I would like to visit. As an EU citizen, the obvious approach is to focus on the Lithuanian side.
Nevertheless, I wonder if it is worthwhile to pay a visit to ...
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Where does the MSCO Polaris actually go, and how do I travel with it?
The Murmansk shipping company operates two passenger ships. The Klavdiya Elanskaya travels between Murmansk and Ostrovnoy. Considering that Ostrovnoy is a closed city, this is probably not an ...
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Fast train between Moscow and Saint Petersburg?
I'm planning to go on holiday to Moscow Russia in April and would really like to see Saint Petersburg as well.
I've heard that there's a speed train which travels between the two cities, does anyone ...
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How does one visit a cult leader Vissarion?
This is perhaps a strange question but I'm curious if anyone knows more about it or if there's any chance someone here has been there. Somewhere in Siberia is a religious cult leader of the name ...
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Services to help disabled travelers when travelling, eg with accommodation in Canary Islands and travel from Russia
I'm disabled, from Russia. And I'm planning to travel in the future as much as I can. I'm seeking companies, services, which can to help me with accommodation, because I'm a wheelchair user.
Maybe ...
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Trans-Siberian Express: Stopping along the way?
I'm planning a trip on the Trans-Siberian Express. I've already received excellent advice on a related post, but I've got a couple more questions.
My plan is to head from Moscow to Beijing. It's six ...
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How to avoid drinking vodka?
This summer I spent some days in Moscow and St. Petersburg. There I also visited a friend at his home. We were there with its family and traditional they drunk a lot of vodka during the meal. We as ...
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When travelling overland in Russia I hear you must register with the police in each new place, but does this cost money?
When travelling overland in Russia (i.e. not on the Trans-Siberian) I hear you must register with the police in each new place, but does this cost money?
I know there are some gotchas with ...
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How much Russian do I need to know for travelling within Russia?
Or alternatively - how well-spoken (and widely-spoken) is English?
I intend to visit St. Petersburg, Moscow, Irkutsk and Vladivostok. I feel like I might have the most troubles in the latter two ...
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How does one get to Lake Vivi, at the geographical center in Russia?
In 2008 I went to Novosibirsk, Russia, for a solar eclipse. We were told at the time that The Chapel of Nikolai the Miracle Maker in town marks the geographical center of Russia.
I also went back in ...
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Are there currently any international ferries that travel to Saint Petersburg, Russia?
Years ago I was in Europe and decided it would be a great idea to go to Saint Petersburg by ferry since it is regarded as a beautiful city and is a port. I didn't mind departing from Finland, Estonia, ...
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Irkutsk to Ulaanbaatar by train or bus?
I've tried using tutu.ru for the trains, but it won't show me any train to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Despite this I know there are daily trains. What I don't know is what time they are, how long they ...
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Biathlon World Cup in Russia: Sochi or Khanty-Mansiysk?
In the 2012-13 season of the Biathlon World Cup the last two events take place in Russia: Sochi (March 7-10) and Khanty-Mansiysk (March 14-17). The next Winter Olympic Games (2014) also take place in ...
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Is it possible to get a visa for Kaliningrad in the neighboring countries?
I am planning to visit Northern Poland and then Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. I am thinking of going into the Russian state of Kaliningrad as well. I've read that compared to Russia proper it is ...
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Are there any boat tours for Lake Baikal?
I am interested in visiting Lake Baikal and exploring the areas around the lake. What is the best way of doing so and which nearby town should I use as my homebase? I'd expect using a boat to go ...
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What is the best way to visit both Lake Khövsgöl and Lake Baikal?
I am interested in a trip to visit both Lake Khövsgöl and Lake Baikal. Khövsgöl seems to be in an extremely remote area so I'm not sure what is the best way to visit the lake. What is the best way ...
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How can I maximize my chances of obtaining a Russian visa outside my home country?
I had been sure from topics here and on other forums that it was not possible for me as an Australian citizen to obtain a visa for the Russian Federation anywhere other than the Russian Embassy in ...
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Single travelling in Sep-Oct - which destination: China, Russia, Barcelona + Portugal, or Cuba?
I'm Israeli. I get 3 weeks vacation from work during Sep-Oct 12.
I want to travel overseas (for now alone). I thought to use the relatively long vacation to get further away than nearby Europe. Does ...
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Do I need a visa if I go with a cruise line to St. Petersburg?
Last week I discussed with a friend if it is necessary to get a Russian visa if you travel with a cruise liner to Saint Petersburg in Russia? I think so, but my friend has the opinion that it is not ...
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When transiting Moscow (SVO), citizens of which countries need a transit visa?
According to Wikipedia it seems that anyone can make the transit without a visa, but I'm not convinced. Where can I get some more official information on this?
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Should I book flights and accommodation before applying for a Russian visa?
I asked a question a while back about Russian visas. I have a follow up!
Are the dates on the invitation and visa a range, and not the exact dates of travel? I.e. if I applied for my invitation and ...
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Russian visas and short-term apartment rental in St Petersburg and Moscow
I'm attending a close friend's wedding in Russia in July. We'll be visiting St Petersburg for a few days first, then on to Moscow. We have a toddler who goes to bed early and we would much rather stay ...
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How much cost the Marlboro in Russia now? [closed]
How much cost the cigaretes in Russia now? (Marlboro)
Edited:
The currect answer is: about ~50 - 70 RUR, but Marlboro - 60 RUR (irc.lv/qna)
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Is it difficult to do a car border crossing in Kaliningrad Oblast?
Assuming I have the correct visa and intend to drive in from the Polish side, should I anticipate any problems crossing the border quickly?
I ask because Wikitravel says:
You will need Russian ...
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What time of year is best for taking the Trans-Siberian Express?
I'm interested in taking a train journey from Moscow to Beijing via Mongolia.
Is there a recommended time of year for this Trans-Siberian trip?
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Bishkek (or Almaty) to Novosibirsk next week
Next week I'll be leaving Bishkek - a little short on time, and need to hot-foot it to Novosibirsk, Siberia. Probably on Monday night or Tuesday day, depending on schedules. Is there a direct train, ...
