While considering travel to Russia many foreigner ask themselves: “Is this trip worth hours on the plane, spending money on air ticket, visa, etc.? Isn’t it dangerous for me to go there? Isn’t it too cold?”

 All these questions make sense and the success of the trip depends on how well are you prepared for this adventure! The definite answer to the first question is still very simple: “Yes!!!” Visiting Moscow is worth every minute and every dollar spent for the trip. Whatever the reasons for your trip: to see the beautiful architecture of the city, to visit famous Russian theatres, bailey, art galleries or museums, experiencing the wildest nightlife, meeting your Russian fiancé or introducing yourself to the most beautiful girls in Europe, a satisfaction from this trip will surpass your best expectations!

“…I think Moscow is one of the most fun places I have ever been. There are plenty of casinos. If you pick the most widely known ones, they are safe and most have nightclubs inside where you can dance and watch a show. No one in Moscow goes out to a club before 10 or 11 p.m. though, and they really only get hopping after midnight.
Many of my Russian friends tell me after returning from trips abroad to America or even Europe how much they liked the scenery, but the nightlife was a bit sleepy compared to Moscow’s. Moscow is open all hours and open to all tastes…”
Dana Lewis, an NBC correspondent living in Moscow.

Whether you go alone or join one of the many tours offered by numerous International tourist agencies, you will enjoy visiting Moscow.  Yet, having your own  PERSONAL Native Guide and Interpreter will make your trip unique and unforgettable!

TRAVEL INFORMATION
CURRENCY REGULATIONS

The Russian monetary unit is the ruble. There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency allowed to be brought into Russia. However, all money brought into the country (including traveler's checks) must be declared upon entering the country. In Russia, tourists can exchange any amount of hard currency for rubles at any of the following locations: authorized Russian banks, Intourist exchange offices or foreign currency offices located in major hotels, international airports and sea ports. Exchange rates between the ruble and all hard currencies are set by authorized Russian banks within Russia and by authorized banks within each of the independent republics. It is prohibited to take rubles out of Russia.

The following credit cards are accepted in Russia: American Express, Diners Club, ETN Card, Eurocard / MasterCard, Most Card, Optimum Card, Ort Card, STB Card, Unioncard and Visa International

SHOPPING

In recent years Russia has become a naton of enterpreneurs street markets and stalls where Palekh boxes, shawls, Matreshka dolls and caviar can be bought. In Moscow these goods are available in numerous shops on Arbat Street and Izmailovo Park at weekends. Highly recommendable for shopping are the GUM State Department Store on Red Square, Detsky Mir (Children's World) and Passazh Shopping Centre on Petrovka Street. For all purchases payments are made in rubles. Working hours for food shops are 8-9 a.m. to 8-9 p.m., and for department stores - 10-11 a.m. to 7-8 p.m. Most department stores shops are closed on Sundays.

RUSSIAN CUISINE

Russian food is famous for its meat dishes, ukha (fish soup), shchi (cabbage soup), pokhlebka (thick broth), okroshka (cold vegetable soup), bliny (pancakes) with sour cream or caviar, cabbage pie, and beef a la Strogonoff. Siberia is known for its pelmeni (dumplings). Tea with lemon is the traditional Russian beverage.

TRANSPORT

Metro is the most comfortable and fastest means of public transport within the city. The Moscow metro network has 140 stations, the total length of lines covering 215 kilometers. The transport fare for all metro lines in any city is one token. You can purchase a token at the entrance of all metro stations. Buses, trolleybuses and trams operate on the ticket system. Travelers are recommended to purchase tickets prior to boarding. Tickets can also be purchased directly from the driver once you are on board.

HOLIDAYS

New Year - January 1
Russian Orthodox Christmas - January 7
Women's Day - March 8
Spring and Labour Day - May 1,2 
Victory Day - May 9
Russia Independence Day - June 12