FAQ

To issue an invitation for a tourist visa will require a tourist voucher (issued by the tourist operator of Russia, entered in the single register of tour. operators), as well as a filled out questionnaire on the website visa.kdmid.ru, travel insurance and 2 photos.

For citizens of foreign countries, insurance is a prerequisite for allowing entry into Russia. Your insurance should cover all days of travel. Apply for a DMS policy on the first day of stay in the country.

National currency - ruble (RUB, ). Any foreign currency can be exchanged in national banks or special exchange offices. The one-time export of cash from the customs territory of the Customs Union is currently carried out without restrictions.

In Russian cities, VISA and Mastercard cards are accepted both in large shops, cafes, restaurants and hotels, and in ordinary establishments. Just in case, it is better to have enough cash on hand.

Provide tenants with international driving licenses and a passport. Renting a car, remember that the minimum driving experience should be 1-2 years. Car rentals are allowed for persons who have reached the age of 21, and are prohibited for people over 75. As a rule, petrol, OSAGO and CASCO are already included in the rent.

Russia is vast, which means that this country combines different climatic zones. Of course, the most favorable time of year for visiting remains summer. In Russia it is not so hot: the temperature varies from + 22 to + 28 in the south. Also preferred are late spring and early autumn.

Orthodoxy is the main religion professed by local residents. Muslims live in the Caucasus, as well as in the territory of Tatarstan and Bashkiria. In Kalmykia, Buryatia, and the Republic of Tyva, echoes of Buddhism have survived, and in Altai - shamanism.

Russia is a multi-ethnic and multilingual country. Despite this, more than 200 ethnic groups (97%) speak Russian. English is spoken by more than half of the population - 62%.

It all depends on the season: winter in Russia is harsh and abounds with precipitation in the form of rain or snow, and therefore you should stock up on warm jackets and waterproof shoes. In the warm season (late spring or summer) limit yourself to comfortable sports shoes and clothing.

The variety of dishes in Russia amazes: from Tatar chak-chak to Yakut stew venison. But if you want to try traditional Russian dishes, go to any restaurant or cafe: shchie and borschy, dumplings and dumplings, pies, pickles, porridge and salads - all will make a furore of its individuality.

There is an opinion that vodka in Russia is the most favorite and revered drink. But it is not so: in addition to this alcoholic beverage, herbal teas, compotes and acids are popular in Russia (a drink of fruit juice and corn or potato starch), kvass and sour milk products.

Russian chocolate has been famous all over the world since Soviet times. Candies are brought as a souvenir, aware of the high quality and excellent taste of the product. In second place is Tula honey gingerbread, and on the third dryer and bagels.

First of all, the banned list includes food products. These are milk and its products; meat and some delicacies from it; fish, seafood; some categories of fruit and vegetables; plant seeds, potatoes. Subject to mandatory declaration: Cultural values Plants and animals on the brink of extinction Vehicles State awards Precious metals and stones Weapons and components Drugs containing potent and toxic substances, as well as psychotropic and narcotic drugs

Goods whose value does not exceed $ 10,000

The issue of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances is carried out on the basis of a prescription issued in the Russian Federation after a medical examination and confirmation of the diagnosis of the disease that necessitated the prescription of such drugs. The purchase of the issued funds is carried out directly by the patients, for their funds in the appropriate pharmacies.

The import and export of wild animals and wild plants (including those included in the annexes to the Convention on International Trade in Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) requires a special permit issued by the Russian Environment and Protection Services.

If you plan to bring your dogs or cats into the Russian Federation in the amount of no more than two heads, you do not need to carry out quarantining of animals before leaving and do not need to obtain any permits for the import of these animals into Russia, provided That they are accompanied by an international passport, which contains a note from the competent authority (the official veterinarian) that they are to undergo a clinical examination within five days before departure, and that the animals are vaccinated no later than 20 days before departure, if they have not been vaccinated during the last 12 months: - Dogs - against rabies, carnivorous plague, hepatitis, viral enteritis, parvo- and adenovirus infections, leptospirosis; - Cats - against rabies and panleukopenia.

In order to acquire a local SIM card, a foreign citizen must present his identity document. A simple sim card with an Internet package of a local tour operator will cost about 500 rubles (about $7)

Cultural property moved by individuals across the customs border of the Russian Federation is subject to mandatory declaration with the application of the passenger customs declaration TD-6. Illegal export and import of cultural property are classified as smuggling and are punished in accordance with the criminal legislation of the Russian Federation and the legislation of the Russian Federation on administrative offences.

Painted trays from Zhostovo, Imperial porcelain from Saint Petersburg, Kalachi from Saratov, Kaliningrad amber, Ural malachite, lace products from Vologda. And, of course, dolls and dolls and chocolate and Tula gingerbread.