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  • 1. Visa
    • 1.1. Visa to Russia
      • How to obtain a Russian Visa in an easy and cost-effective way in 2018
      • Where do I apply for a Russian visa if I live abroad?
      • Is it possible to travel to Russia without a visa?
      • Flight Stopover in Moscow: What to See and How to Obtain a Transit Visa
      • How do I get the invitation to Russia if I’m staying with Airbnb?
      • Russian Embassies, Consulates and Visa Centers – Updated list
      • Russian visa invitation. What is it and how to get it?
    • 1.2. Registration and immigration
      • Registration in Russia: What it is and how it is done
      • Russian airports: immigration card and customs formalities
    • 1.3. Visa to China and post-Soviet states
      • How to travel to Belarus without a visa (visa-free) and with visa
      • How to apply for the electronic visa to Uzbekistan (e-Visa)
      • How to obtain a Chinese Visa in the UK in an easy and cost-effective way
  • 2. Transport
    • 2.1. Arriving by plane
      • Russian airports: immigration card and customs formalities
      • How to go from the airport to the center of Moscow or the Red Square
      • How to find the cheapest flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg
      • How to go from Pulkovo Airport to St. Petersburg
    • 2.2. Russian trains
      • Travelling between Moscow and St. Petersburg: Which is the best way?
      • Trains in Russia: How to buy tickets on-line without the middle-man
      • Train stations in Russia: luggage storage, Wi-Fi and other services
    • 2.3. Metro, bus and taxi
      • How to use the Moscow Metro and what stations to visit
      • How to catch a taxi in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, or in other Russian cities
      • Moscow’s Troika Card: paying all public transport costs with a card
      • St. Petersburg’s Public transport: the Podorozhnik card
      • Traveling by bus through Russia (and how to buy tickets online)
    • 2.4. Car rental
      • Is it worth to rent a car in Russia? Recommendations and requirements
  • 3. Sleep and eat
    • 3.1. Accommodation in Russia
      • Accommodations in Russia: How to choose and where to make a reservation cheaply
      • Ostrovok: the best alternative to Booking.com
    • 3.2. Restaurants in Russia
      • Where to eat in Moscow: from Teremok to Café Pushkin
      • How to book a restaurant in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian cities
  • 4. Destinations
    • 4.1. Moscow
      • Where to eat in Moscow: from Teremok to Café Pushkin
      • What to see and do in Moscow in 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days
      • What is the Kremlin and how to buy tickets online
      • St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow. Visits, tickets and schedules
      • Official tourist maps of Moscow (PDF)
      • Moscow Tourist Information Offices
      • How to use the Moscow Metro and what stations to visit
      • Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow: tickets and guided tours
      • Guided tours in Moscow: by foot, by bicycle, or by tour bus?
      • The Free Visit to the Lenin Mausoleum in Moscow
      • Shopping in Moscow: from GUM to Izmailovo market
      • Moscow’s Troika Card: paying all public transport costs with a card
      • Russia Travel itineraries: Big capitals, the Trans-Siberian Route and the Golden Ring
      • Flight Stopover in Moscow: What to See and How to Obtain a Transit Visa
      • Places to enjoy the best views of Moscow
      • How to buy tickets for the Russian circus in Moscow and St. Petersburg
      • Russian Folklore Shows in Moscow and St. Petersburg
      • Moscow in Space: from the Museum of Cosmonautics to the Planetarium
      • What is a Russian banya and why you should visit it
      • The Seven Sisters of Stalin of Moscow (and their secrets)
      • The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour of Moscow: you will not believe its story
    • 4.2. St Petersburg
      • Opera and ballet in St. Petersburg: Where to go and how to buy tickets
      • The Hermitage of St. Petersburg: What to see and how to avoid queues
      • What to see and do in St. Petersburg in 1, 2, 3 or 4 days
      • The Palaces and Gardens of Peterhof, a must-go site in St. Petersburg
      • Catherine’s Palace in St. Petersburg: how to buy tickets online
      • The main cathedrals of St. Petersburg: Tickets and schedules
      • Russia Travel itineraries: Big capitals, the Trans-Siberian Route and the Golden Ring
      • St. Petersburg’s Public transport: the Podorozhnik card
      • How to buy tickets for the Russian circus in Moscow and St. Petersburg
      • Russian Folklore Shows in Moscow and St. Petersburg
      • The Church of the Savior in St. Petersburg: How to buy tickets and schedules
      • Saint Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg: how to buy tickets and schedules
      • What is a Russian banya and why you should visit it
    • 4.3. Trans-Siberian
      • Organizing a Trans-Siberian Train Trip
      • Russia Travel itineraries: Big capitals, the Trans-Siberian Route and the Golden Ring
      • What is a Russian banya and why you should visit it
    • 4.4. The Golden Ring of Russia
      • The Golden Ring of Russia: from Sergiyev Posad to Suzdal
      • Russia Travel itineraries: Big capitals, the Trans-Siberian Route and the Golden Ring
    • 4.5. Veliky Novgorod
      • Trip to Veliky Novgorod: the birthplace of Russia
    • 4.6. Kazan
      • The Kazan Kremlin: it will captivate you
  • 5. Practicalities
    • 5.1. Ruble exchange and prices
      • Where is it better to change pounds for rubles?
      • How to send money to Russia: WesternUnion, PayPal or TransferWise?
      • Is Russia an expensive or cheap country to travel? Tips to reduce expenses
      • How to request a VAT refund in Russia (Tax Free)
    • 5.2. Weather, health and safety
      • Is Russia a safe country for tourists? Travel tips
      • When is the best time to travel to Russia (and which clothes to wear)
      • What is a Russian banya and why you should visit it
    • 5.3. Telephone and Internet
      • How to buy a Russian SIM card for your smartphone
      • 5 Essential Apps for a Trip to Russia
    • 5.4. Russian products
      • Which souvenirs to buy in Russia? From Matrioskas to Cheburashka
      • 15 maps that will give you a better insight of Russia

3. Sleep and eat in Russia

Accommodations in Russia - Featured ImageIn Russia you can find both excellent accommodations and restaurants and horrible ones as well. Fortunately, major online booking platforms include many reviews that allow travelers to easily avoid choosing bad accommodations or restaurants.

In this section of the blog I talk about accommodation and restaurants in Russia: where and how to book cheaper, what kind of restaurants and food you will find, etc.

 

How to book a restaurant in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian cities

Posted on: 30.03.17 | by Irena Domingo

Book restaurant Moscow St Petersburg - Russia

There are several ways to book a restaurant in advance in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian capitals: you can contact them by phone, do it online via the restaurant website reservation form or use a restaurant reservation center site. As in other parts of the world, in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian capitals, it is possible to book a restaurant for lunch or dinner in advance Read More

Where to eat in Moscow: from Teremok to Café Pushkin

Posted on: 30.03.16 | by Irena Domingo

Cafe-Pushkin-Moscow

In Moscow you can find a variety of restaurants of typical Russian cuisine, from Russian fast food and buffets (such as Teremok, Kroshka Kartoshka, Mu Mu, or Yolki Palki) to Russian haute cuisine end restaurants (such as Cafe Pushkin, Mari Vanna or Farenheit). I would add the cuisine of former Soviet republics such as the Georgian, Uzbek and Ukrainian gastronomy, just to name a Read More

Ostrovok: the best alternative to Booking.com

Posted on: 04.01.16 | by Irena Domingo

Ostrovok logo - Featured Image

Ostrovok is the platform I use to book hotels, not only in Russia but also in other countries. It is the largest booking central to make reservations or accommodation in Russia. It often has lower prices than those offered in Booking or other online platforms. The booking process is very easy and intuitive and in many accommodations you can make a reservation without a credit card. What is Read More

Accommodations in Russia: How to choose and where to make a reservation cheaply

Posted on: 08.08.15 | by Irena Domingo

Accommodations in Russia - Featured Image

In this post, I will present an analysis of the main types of accommodations for tourists in Russia and what criteria to follow when choosing from among them. I also explain how Russian web booking platforms can find the best prices for your hotel stay. Introduction One of the most important parts of any trip, and one that often makes up half the cost of the trip, is the choice of Read More

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