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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
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5 Essential Apps for a Trip to Russia

Posted on: 08.05.16 | by Jess Signet

This is a guest post by Jess Signet, a blogger and writer that is proud to combine her two greatest loves: travel and technology. This article talks about the most useful apps for a trip to Russia. Thanks to Jess for this great and useful article.

Essential apps travel Russia

Russia is such a vast and varied country that is an incredible destination for anyone to visit. However, with so many fascinating cities, unique cultural habits and wide expanses of untouched countryside, it’s understandable why many travelers feel overwhelmed when visiting.

Fortunately, the solution to this can be found in our very pockets. Our smartphones are revolutionizing the way we travel, and with so many great apps on the market, it’s easy for tourists in Russia to get around and make the most out of their trip. These are just five of the many fantastic resources that can be downloaded onto your phone and taken with you to make your visit to this trans-continental giant a complete success.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • VyprVPN
  • Travel Voice Translator
  • Gett Taxi
  • Yandex Maps
  • Your Audio Guides 

VyprVPN

Most travelers heavily rely on the internet to get around, make bookings and keep in contact with loved ones back home. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done in Russia. The internet blacklisting laws change constantly, but with sites like Wikipedia being targeted in the past, and social media such as Facebook and Google allegedly falling into the firing line in the near future, it’s best to stay ahead of the game. Using VyprVPN allows you to access the internet as if you were in a different country. It can easily bypass website censorship and is also extremely beneficial for your online security.

Travel Voice Translator

Even those who have had the obligatory high school language lessons will struggle to get about in Russia. Although many people speak English, there are still are large percentage who can’t—or at least won’t. Because constantly dipping into a phrasebook during conversation isn’t really an option, the Travel Voice Translator app may be the solution for you. When open, it automatically recognized any foreign speech, defines the language and provides you with a translation. You can even store words and phrases to be viewed offline later, which is a fantastic feature when asking for directions. 

Gett Taxi

Especially in Moscow, it’s generally accepted that public transport is not great. It’s regularly unreliable and extremely overcrowded at peak times. Because of this, your best bet for getting round the city is by taxi. While hailing cabs is possible, the Gett Taxi app allows you to pre-book and have a car sent straight to your location. It also has a special feature for visually impaired users and even comes with a special code for a free ride. Taxi journeys are usually reasonably priced, so it’s a great way to get around conveniently and cheaply.

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Yandex Maps

In Russia’s answer to Google, Yandex Maps helps you navigate cities anywhere in the world. However, it’s by far the most detailed of its home nation, so it makes an excellent resource for travelers in Russia trying to get around. You can create routes from any locations, and the app will update you with information about traffic jams and other hold ups to make for as short a journey time as possible. There’s also a search feature that allows you to identify local restaurants and attractions nearby. For those unsure of their itinerary, you can view satellite image and panoramas of specific places to help decide where you should next chose to visit.

Yandex Maps app

Your Audio Guides 

This world-class app is your one stop shop for tour guides and information about the places you’re visiting. It covers many cities, including Moscow, St Petersburg, Sochi and even Crimea! Long gone are the days of heavy guidebooks and tour guides. Now all you have to do is simply open the app to get a in-depth tour of numerous attractions. You can choose from specific museums or exhibits or just embark on a general walking tour of the area based on your location. The Your Audio Guide app even works in offline mode, so you don’t have to worry about public WiFi or costly roaming charges.

Getting around and seeing all that Russia has to offer doesn’t need to be difficult. Using these apps is a great first step to being able to navigate and appreciate the country like a local. However, there are many other amazing resources available! If you know of alternative apps that should be included in this list, then don’t hesitate to leave a comment below and help other travelers!

 

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2 Visa application 30-45 days Fill out the online application
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3 Train tickets 30-45 days Use the official website of RZD
4 Accommodation 30 days Book accommodation with free cancellation
5 Museum tickets 15-30 days Kremlin, Hermitage and Peterhof
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7 Shows tickets 15-30 days Bolshoi and Mariinsky Opera
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8 Exchange Russian Rubles 7 days Currency Exchange with Travelex
9 Restaurants 5 days Book online with Resto.ru
10 Taxis 2-3 days Book online with KiwiTaxi

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  • 1. Visa
    • 1.1. Visa to Russia
    • 1.2. Registration and immigration
    • 1.3. Visa to China and post-Soviet states
  • 2. Transport
    • 2.1. Arriving by plane
    • 2.2. Russian trains
    • 2.3. Metro, bus and taxi
    • 2.4. Car rental
  • 3. Sleep and eat
    • 3.1. Accommodation in Russia
    • 3.2. Restaurants in Russia
  • 4. Destinations
    • 4.1. Moscow
    • 4.2. St Petersburg
    • 4.3. Trans-Siberian
    • 4.4. The Golden Ring of Russia
    • 4.5. Veliky Novgorod
    • 4.6. Kazan
  • 5. Practicalities
    • 5.1. Ruble exchange and prices
    • 5.2. Weather, health and safety
    • 5.3. Telephone and Internet
    • 5.4. Russian products

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