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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

4.3. The Trans-Siberian (and the Transmongolian)

Trans-Siberian Route mapThe Trans-Siberian is a railway route (not a train) that runs through Russia from end to end, but it also connects to Mongolia and China. In this route very different trains can circulate, both regular lines and luxury trains operated by private companies.

The Trans-Siberian also has two other branches: The Trans-Mongolian is the most popular route and goes from Moscow to Beijing via Mongolia and its capital. The Trans-Manchurian also makes the journey from Moscow to Beijing but without going through Mongolia.

In this section of the blog I explain step by step how to organize a trip with the Trans-Siberian in the easiest and most economical way: visas, accommodation, train reservations, hotels, practical aspects, etc.

What is a Russian banya and why you should visit it

Posted on: 13.11.18 | by Irena Domingo

Russian Banya

The banya is the traditional Russian spa and it constitutes one of the most important activities in Russia, not only because it is a site of relaxation, health and well-being, but also because it is a place to socialize with friends or family. The Sanduny Baths in Moscow are the most famous in Russia. Below I will explain how to organize the visit. 1. What is a Russian banya? The Russians Read More

Russia Travel itineraries: Big capitals, the Trans-Siberian Route and the Golden Ring

Posted on: 02.04.17 | by Irena Domingo

Russia map - itineraries

A nation as large, varied and complex as Russia can be visited in many different ways: from visits to the two main capitals, Moscow or St. Petersburg, excursions to more rural areas such as the cities of the Golden Ring or Veliky Novgorod or doing the Trans-Siberian route by train. In this post I will explain you the main available options when visiting Russia, depending on the time you Read More

Organizing a Trans-Siberian Train Trip

Posted on: 01.06.16 | by Irena Domingo

Transiberian-Train-Travel

Organizing a train trip on the Trans-Siberian (or Trans-Mongolian) route may seem complicated. In this guide I explain you step by step how to organize the trip in the easiest and most economical way: the visa process, train tickets, flights, accommodations, etc.   0. Introduction In this article I have tried to collect each and every one of the most important aspects to consider when Read More

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