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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
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
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
4.3. Trans-Siberian
Organizing a Trans-Siberian Train Trip
Russia Travel itineraries: Big capitals, the Trans-Siberian Route and the Golden Ring
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
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 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)
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
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