Questions tagged [russia]
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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Ride hailing options in Crimea as of summer 2020
It seems that Yandex.Taxi does not have coverage for Crimea, and I doubt Uber or Gett cover it given the complex legal situation involved.
However, people have to get around. What are available ...
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How can I see a moose in the wild in Moscow?
I'm a student learning the Russian language and going to visit Moscow after the pandemic, and I've read on the Internet that there's a population of moose living inside that city. In particular, the ...
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How easy is it to get in and out of Russia by illegally crossing its border?
I'm unsure whether my question is on-topic here, but it's about travel and border crossing, so I've decided to try.
I'm writing an article about Russian borders, focusing on illegal crossings in both ...
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Conflicting information about COVID-era international travel to Russia
My family (dual-US-Russian citizens) wants to travel from Chicago, US to Moscow, Russia this summer to visit our grandparents, but we have gotten very conflicting information about whether this is ...
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Will I face a quarantine period if I fly to Russia coming from France? [duplicate]
Living in France, I am planning a trip to Saint Petersburg - Russia.
On the french diplomacy portal, they state that due to the coronavirus russian authorities will apply a 14 days quarantine period ...
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Can I go on a cruise from the UK to Scandinavia and St. Petersburg with a passport expiring in 4 months?
I have a passport expiring in September 2020. I will be traveling to the UK for a cruise to Scandinavia and St Petersburg in May. The cruise starts and ends in the UK.
Do I need to renew my passport ...
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Travel to Kaliningrad by train with E-Visa
Since July 2019, there is an e-Visa valid for Kaliningrad, available to Austrians amongst others. The application website mentions two possible rail border crossings, one in Mamonovo and one in ...
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Is it snowing in Moscow in January/February 2020?
There have been some reports that Moscow has seen the warmest winter this season (2019/2020) and that "fake snow" had to be brought in! Is this true? Has the situation changed? If we're planning to ...
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Unpaid visa fine in Russia, do I take a risk going to airport transit area in Moscow?
In August 2015 I crossed the Russian-Mongolian border with an expired visa without realizing it. The border police noticed it and made me pay ( along with a colleague in the same case) a fine of about ...
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What are the rules regarding baggage inspection during layovers?
I'm travelling from UK to Japan via Russia, and would like to take prescription medication with me without a prescription (imported legally). I've cleared it with the Japanese authorities, but noticed ...
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What to do if I overstayed my e-visa for Saint Petersburg/Leningrad Oblast
I failed to leave Saint Petersburg in time because my flight would have had to stop in Moscow, which is not allowed with the e-visa I have (see also this question). Now I'm not allowed to leave the ...
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What do I need to pay attention to when applying to an e-visa to Saint Petersburg?
I haven't found any clear information on this topic when I applied for such e-visa, and now I'm paying the price for a mistake I made. The e-visa for Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast is still ...
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Drone in Russia
Can I bring 249g drone to Russia and fly without any registration ?
According my research I can, but very currious about real life experiences.
Thank you
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Flying your own plane from Nome AK US to Anadyr Russia
Or to be more precise, what were they supposed to do? They flew their own Beech Bonanza from Nome, Alaska, to Anadyr, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russia (in the eastern tip of the country). They ...
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Can a Russian citizen return to Russia with an expired Russian passport, without getting into trouble?
I'm sure I've read over the years about some western countries, definitely USA and perhaps some countries in Europe, or perhaps Australia, that it's your always your right as a citizen to come back to ...
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Child born in Russia needs an exit visa?
My son is born in Russia but we are not Russians I obtain an citizenship of my country and he will have the passport.
Dose he need an exit visa in his passport to leave the country ?
If so what it ...
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I will be using a business visa 90 days in Russia, Have anyone faced problems by custom or police about “what kind of business I'm doing?”
I will soon receive a buiness visa after one month duration is 3 months.
I might sound funny, but will I get into a trouble if im not a buiness man?? I dont even have work, but I mean I have saved my ...
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Registration in Russia on a 90 days business visa
I want to ask about registration within seven days in each new city in Russia. I know there are a lot of people asking this question before but I really need more data about this. I would love to ...
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Travelling to Syktyvkar, Russia [duplicate]
Am planning to travel in Syktyvkar, Russia to meet the girl I met on a dating site. What document should I need to apply for a tourist visa? I'm currently residing here in Barcelona, Spain.
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What is the purpose of this wooden rectangular arch shaped construct in Siberia?
Between the Khobeyu/Š„Š¾Š±ŠµŃ and Naroda/ŠŠ°ŃŠ¾Š“Š° valleys, in the Beryozovsky District, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia, about 75-80 km NNW of the nearest village Š”Š°ŃŠ°Š½ŠæŠ°ŃŠ»Ń/Saranpaul as the crow ...
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Do I need a “Travel company” to visit Russia as a tourist?
I am planning to visit Moscow this winter as a solo tourist. I am a Hungarian citizen. I booked airplane tickets myself. I was informed that I will need an invitation letter, and I think I will go ...
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Can multiple E-Visas be issued while having a valid one?
I am planning to visit Saint-Petersburg for two consecutive weekends and if possible I would like to do so using their new E-Visa system since it's free and quick to use.
I know that an E-Visa is ...
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Combined attraction pass for Moscow and St Petersburg
I know of separate attraction (city cards) passes for Moscow and St Petersburg, but was wondering if a combined pass exists that I can use both in Moscow and St Petersburg?
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About Customs clearance in Vladivostok by DBSferry from Japan
A private car (TOYOTA Town Ace Van) will be transported to Vladivostok by DBS Ferry from Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, Japan to Vladivostok.
The car will travel from Russia to the EU and take it ...
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As a retired UK citizen will I be able to buy discounted museum tickets in Moscow?
I am a retired UK citizen travelling to Moscow.
In UK I am able to buy museum tickets at the lower price (senior citizen price).
Will I be able to buy museum tickets at the lower price or get a ...
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Can I still travel on the Troika Card even if it goes into a negative balance?
On the London Oyster Card, you can go into a negative balance. TFL introduced a one more journey option.
I was wondering if there are any similarities between this and the Moscow Troika Card. One ...
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No birth certificate to exit Russia
My mother and I have different surnames so immigration officers often ask for a birth certificate.
Today I applied for my Internal Passport Of Russia. To apply, I had to hand in my birth certificate. ...
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Is tap water in Moscow safe to drink?
I will be travelling to Moscow, Russia and I want to fill my water bottle at my accommodation (no built-in filters). I have been hearing some myths that this tap water is unclean and unsafe to drink.
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For a Russian visa, do I need to disclose a driving offence?
My partner pleaded guilty to dangerous driving in 2017 and he received a ban.
Does it need to be disclosed on the Russian Visa application?
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SVO airport to Bibirevo by public transport
I am visiting my grandparents in Bibirevo. What is the quickest way to get from SVO to Bibirevo by public transport during the day time (around 2 PM)?
I want to avoid taxis as they can be expensive.
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Refused family ticket due to not being a “family”
When visiting St. Petersburg, we bought tickets for a hop on and hop off bus. It was me, my mum and my auntie visiting. It was the official City Sightseeing company.
There was a family ticket, ...
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From Myanmar or India to Europe overland
I am currently in Myanmar, soon going to India, and I have been looking at my options to go to Belgium without a plane for a while now.
I have three options
A) new Delhi cross wagah border into ...
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What exactly is a marshrutka (Š¼Š°ŃŃŃŃŃŠŗŠ°)?
HŠµllo Š°ll,
Recently I was in Nizhny Novgorod (ŠŠøŠ¶Š½ŠøŠ¹ ŠŠ¾Š²Š³Š¾ŃŠ¾Š“). I spoke with some Russians and they told me that there are two types of buses in Nizhny Novgorod - "normal buses" and marshrutky (...
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Moscow SVO airport, how to avoid scam taxis without pre-booking?
Is there anyway to tell scam taxis in SVO airport, Moscow without pre-booking? I can't pre-book due to the fact I can't use my phone abroad (receiving SMS messages/calls which is required to book a ...
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Russia, how to politely ask a taxi driver for seatbelts?
In Russia, what is a polite way to ask a taxi driver for a seatbelt. Most of them don't wear seatbelts and don't expect their passengers too. Is it acceptable to refuse to pay/ride the taxi for no ...
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Russian visa registration
I'm planning on staying 6 days in Moscow, 1 day in Tver, 1 day in Velikiy Novgorod and 6 days in St. Petersburg. Moscow and St. Petersburg accommodation are hostels and the other two are apartments on ...
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is Invitation mandatory for Canada or Russian Federation? [closed]
How compulsory is it to have a visit invitation when applying to a nation like Canada or Russia ? I have wanted to visit either of the two, but I do not have an understanding of how the processes are ...
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Can I pre-order a meal on a Russian train? How?
I have Russian railway tickets in classes 2Š¢ and 2Š. In class 2Š¢, there is at least some meal included in the price, I'm guessing supper (see this answer by artptr and this webpage on Types and ...
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Vegetarian dishes on Russian trains (European part)
On Russian long-distance trains that include restaurant cars, should I in 2019 expect that I can buy full vegetarian dishes there? On those pictures of a 2015 menu on the Trans Siberian Express ...
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Does train 006K Ukrania from Kyiv to Moscow have a dining car?
I'm booked this evening on the train mentioned in the title. We were wondering whether there would be food or drinks available - I gather there would usually be tea from the attendant, but besides ...
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Visa on arrival to exit airport in Russia
I will fly to Slovenia from Noibai Airport, Vietnam. I have Schengen Visa already. As I will have to transit at Moscow airport for 15 hour, I would like to apply for visa on arrival to exit the ...
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Is visiting Russia's MID required after passport renewal at embassy?
does every russian citizen living in US who renews his/her international russian passport for 10 years (get a Biometric one) at the Russian Embassy in the US, get a paper saying to show up at the ...
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As a US green card holder & Russian citizen, Do I need to fill out an exit day in the immigration card upon arrival in Russia? [closed]
I'm a Russian citizen with a US Green card planning to visit Russia, will stay at my parents home. Upon arrival in Russia everyone has to fill out an immigration card.
The question is: do I need to ...
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“Only in Russia” or “Only in Moscow” attractions in Moscow [closed]
For our upcoming trip, I'd like to plan some less-known places, like "only in Russia" or "only in Moscow" style, besides the trivial places like Kremlin, MGU or Tretyakovka.
Maybe riding a bear or ...
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Why are there yellow dot stickers on the front doors of businesses in Russia?
In both Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Iāve seen many/most businesses with a yellow dot sticker on the front door. Right in the center, around 10cm or less in diameter. What does it mean and why is it ...
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Travelling Moscow - Beijing in Winter then backpacking the way down to Indonesia - Packing Advice
I will be travelling on board the Trans Siberian Railway throughout February, understandably, i'll need warm clothes & snow boots. Once I arrive to Beijing, I plan on using trains and buses to ...
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Visiting Ukraine and Russia
If I visit Kiev in Ukraine am I allowed to visit Russia at a later date? I would be travelling with a uk passport.
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Residency Visa about to Expire and will travel to Russia soon
Im on a Non Lucrative Residency Visa for Spain while I wait for my spanish citizenship (and passport) to finally be done. I plan to go to Russia now and I want to make sure they will let me back into ...
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Query regarding status Temporary Residence card holder of Georgia
I am a India Passport holder with Temporary Residence card hold of Georgia.
So I would like to know if I want to visit Ukraine, Russia and Schengen countries then do I required VIsa for the entry into ...
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Can I bring my peanuts to Russia, or does the Russian import ban/sanctions apply to travellers personal items?
There is currently (2019-07-18) a Russian import ban on certain EU products in force. See Russian import ban on EU products, European Commission.
Does this import ban apply to all circumstances, or ...
