Visit Russia - What to Know Before You Visit Russia - Wolters World
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I was a bit worried about the cold weather of course, but ironically the cold turned out not to be the biggest problem. We did have some snow, and in the evening the temperature dropped well below zero, but still far from unbearable levels. No, a much bigger problem is the heating inside buildings: it doesn't matter if you go to a museum, the subway, a restaurant or just your own hotel room, inside it will feel tropical. Some of my fellow travelers kept a window open at night because it was too warm to sleep. I brought a lot of warm clothes, but ended up wearing mostly just T-shirts.
Too bad the visa is such a hassle, but I can't wait to see more of Russia!
Date: 2022-02-04
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AP
Pretty much spot on, dude. I was there for almost 4 weeks during the World Cup, and the experience was magnificent. The do's and don'ts are also right on the money, although during the World Cup, most Russians seemed to open up to all visitors, especially the young ones (Gen Y and Millennials) as they have some command of the English language.
I would love to go back one day, and explore the places I got to visit without the hassle of the big numbers of visitors we had during the WC, plus go to the places I miss out in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
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Pretty much spot on, dude. I was there for almost 4 weeks during the World Cup, and the experience was magnificent. The do's and don'ts are also right on the money, although during the World Cup, most Russians seemed to open up to all visitors, especially the young ones (Gen Y and Millennials) as they have some command of the English language.
I would love to go back one day, and explore the places I got to visit without the hassle of the big numbers of visitors we had during the WC, plus go to the places I miss out in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
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Sergey
Sorry, but you made a wrong conclusion. We dont have different prices in restaurants in common. Perhaps some restaurants use this politics but this situation is very seldom. May be just in Petersburg and just in centre. I live in Moscow and i remember One price for all people in each restaurant. I travel a lot in my coutry and visit restaurants in other russian cities and i can confirm that situation with different prices is unusual.
I regret you met that problem - this is awful. It is wrong and this is not our hospitality.
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Sorry, but you made a wrong conclusion. We dont have different prices in restaurants in common. Perhaps some restaurants use this politics but this situation is very seldom. May be just in Petersburg and just in centre. I live in Moscow and i remember One price for all people in each restaurant. I travel a lot in my coutry and visit restaurants in other russian cities and i can confirm that situation with different prices is unusual.
I regret you met that problem - this is awful. It is wrong and this is not our hospitality.
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The
Here is 7 steps of how to visit Moscow
7. Always bring an ushanka
6. Dont film everything (unless ur an Slav superstar)
5. Stay away from western propaganda for example Starbucks, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, KFC. Because you dont need all that burger and fries go to true Slav restaurants instead
4. Bring a dashcam while your driving or otherwise you lose a good video if u crash
3. Visit the amazing buildings/museum
2. Always drink Vodka there
1. Stay in a nice hotel
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Here is 7 steps of how to visit Moscow
7. Always bring an ushanka
6. Dont film everything (unless ur an Slav superstar)
5. Stay away from western propaganda for example Starbucks, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, KFC. Because you dont need all that burger and fries go to true Slav restaurants instead
4. Bring a dashcam while your driving or otherwise you lose a good video if u crash
3. Visit the amazing buildings/museum
2. Always drink Vodka there
1. Stay in a nice hotel
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lkrnpk
Service industry in Russia (ex USSR) is like that because in the Soviet times the roles were reversed. People who served you in shops and cafes were kings who could get you stuff (semi-legally or illegally. or just decent service, not drab one, and you were just a poor bastard who wanted something from them and almost begged them to give it to you. Capitalism came to Russia but the idea in the culture that customer is the king still has not taken root in many places, so it seems.
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Service industry in Russia (ex USSR) is like that because in the Soviet times the roles were reversed. People who served you in shops and cafes were kings who could get you stuff (semi-legally or illegally. or just decent service, not drab one, and you were just a poor bastard who wanted something from them and almost begged them to give it to you. Capitalism came to Russia but the idea in the culture that customer is the king still has not taken root in many places, so it seems.
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coth
You can take pictures of police. It's written in article 8 of the Law on Police. Another thing is that there could be some unprofessionals, especially in rural province, but that's same in USA. Take a look at first amendment audit videos. No difference at all.
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You can take pictures of police. It's written in article 8 of the Law on Police. Another thing is that there could be some unprofessionals, especially in rural province, but that's same in USA. Take a look at first amendment audit videos. No difference at all.
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Sahil
Went to Russia in 2012. One of the best trips I've had. People were nice and welcoming: )
Visa wasn't a pain really as it was arranged through a travel company, so that would be your best bet.
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Went to Russia in 2012. One of the best trips I've had. People were nice and welcoming: )
Visa wasn't a pain really as it was arranged through a travel company, so that would be your best bet.
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WJ
People talk about the Winter in Russia.
But, man. Summers in Russia are blazing hot. I was there in summer 2014 and felt like I was toasted alive. (Still a beautiful trip though)
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People talk about the Winter in Russia.
But, man. Summers in Russia are blazing hot. I was there in summer 2014 and felt like I was toasted alive. (Still a beautiful trip though)
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MrYuriab
The police activity is public in Russia, it's your right to film them under any circumstances. But if you are not tough enough, just stop doing that if they ask you personally.
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The police activity is public in Russia, it's your right to film them under any circumstances. But if you are not tough enough, just stop doing that if they ask you personally.
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lkrnpk
''you're not gonna understand the language'' as a Latvian I smiled here. Finally. A place where I would understand the language perfectly (well, as good as English at least.
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''you're not gonna understand the language'' as a Latvian I smiled here. Finally. A place where I would understand the language perfectly (well, as good as English at least.
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