Russian summer travel guide

Russia, which straddles Eurasia, is also the largest country on earth. Russia has a long history and profound modern culture. This is a good tourist destination. Here is a detailed strategy for you.

Moscow's Red Square and the Kremlin have long been famous in the world. St Petersburg is an elegant and romantic city. Besides, you can also see the deepest and purest Lake Baikal in the world, or take a train through the vast and lush Siberian forest to enjoy the beauty of the black lake.

Russia, a vast land, has created a broad mind of Russians, as well as brilliant artistic treasures and classic literary masterpieces.

Optimal travel time

Russia is rich in tourism resources, and the best travel time is May -65438+ 10. At this time, Russia is cool and pleasant, which is most suitable for us to go to summer in hot summer.

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1. Currency and exchange rate

The currency of Russia is ruble, and the token is Gobi.

At present, the reference exchange rate (2065438+June 2006) is 1 Russian ruble, about 0.0989 RMB, 1 RMB is about 10. 1076 Russian ruble. Please pay attention to the fluctuation of exchange rate in time.

Russian consumption level is high, and the average price level is higher than that of China.

2. Jet lag

The so-called Russian time is actually Moscow time. The time zone in Moscow is East Zone 3, and the time difference between Moscow and Beijing is 4 hours. Beijing is four hours ahead of Russia.

Due to the large longitude span between the east and the west of Russia, all regions of Russia actually implement their own time without using Moscow time.

exchange; communicate

If you travel abroad, you'd better open international long-distance service, otherwise the mobile phone will not work abroad, but such roaming charges are a bit expensive. It is recommended to buy a local IP long-distance telephone card.

There are many public telephones in Russia, and the international long distance area code is 007, which can be used anywhere.

4. Visa

At present, China and China have signed a visa-free agreement for group travel. Under the framework of this agreement, Russian citizens can travel to Russia visa-free through group tours.

However, individuals still need to apply for a visa to travel to Russia, and they can apply directly to the Russian embassy or consulate in their jurisdiction.

Traffic guide

Railway: There are no stops along the way.

The Siberian Railway is a traffic artery across Russia, which runs through the vast pine forests, Urals mountains and Siberian tundra, and finally reaches Vladivostok, an ice-free port in the Pacific Ocean, spanning eight time zones. You can see Siberia, Lake Baikal, birch forests and Russian farms.

China tourists can take the Beijing-Russia international train in Beijing, or take buses from Inner Mongolia and/or Heilongjiang to Russia. Russian electric trains are hard seats, so it is easy to miss the train if you are not careful.

public transportation

Bus tickets can be bought from drivers or ticket sellers, or from kiosks near the subway. Bus tickets are blank cards. You can make a hole in the car after getting on the bus, which saves the time for the conductor to check the ticket.

taxi

Regular taxis have a "T" sign, which is distinguished by yellow and black stripes. Tip the driver when you get off the taxi, which is generally110 of the fare. However, taxis in Russia are basically private cars. As long as you reach out at the roadside, you will soon attract all kinds of private cars.

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Red Square in Kremlin

Red Square is the oldest square in Moscow, the witness of important historical events, the place where mass gatherings, large-scale celebrations and military parades are held on important festivals in Russia, and one of the world-famous squares.

The southeast of the Kremlin is connected with Red Square, which is triangular. It is the most important building in Red Square, the most famous historical relic of the Russian nation and one of the most beautiful architectural works in the world.

Varis Ascension Cathedral

VasilyAscensionChurch is a Russian Orthodox Church with a 46-meter-high tower and nine golden onion-shaped church roofs. It was named after a monk named Vasily, who practiced penance here and eventually died in the church.

Arbat steet

Arbat Street, adjacent to moscow river, is one of the symbols of Moscow and was once a paradise for artists and painters. At both ends of Arbat Street, there are two famous buildings. One is Prague Hotel, the largest restaurant in Moscow, resplendent and magnificent. The other is Pushkin's former residence, which is regarded as a literary holy land by countless domestic and foreign tourists, dignified and elegant.

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The sparrow is the highest point in Moscow, and moscow river flows through the foot of the mountain. At the top of Maque Mountain, there is an observation deck, facing the main entrance of Moscow University, overlooking moscow river and Moscow.

Moscow Metro

Moscow subway is recognized as the most beautiful subway in the world. Multicolored marble, granite, ceramics and stained glass are used for inlaying. In addition to various reliefs, sculptures and murals, the lighting lamps are very unique, like a magnificent palace, enjoying the reputation of "underground art palace".

St Petersburg St Petersburg

state hermitage museum

Elmy Tashi Museum. The Palace Square in St Petersburg, together with the British Museum in London, the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in new york, is called the four largest museums in the world. The boldness and scale of the Winter Palace Square are amazing. All the buildings were built by different architects in different styles at different times.

peter the greats summer palace

The Summer Palace is called "Fountain Capital" and "Fountain Kingdom". It has more than 100 statues, 150 fountains, more than 2000 spray columns and two trapezoidal waterfalls. Each fountain has its own style, with people and animals, vivid, lovely and fascinating.

Bloody cathedral

Bloody cathedral, the church where Christ was resurrected, with colorful onions on it. The artistic design of the exterior of the church is mainly inspired by the architectural styles of Yarra Slavski Railway Station and Vasily Ascension Hall in Red Square.

Neva avenue

Neva street is the most prosperous street in St. Petersburg, with great sightseeing value. It is called one of the most beautiful streets in the world, and some people say it is unique in the world. There you can enjoy various churches, many celebrities' former residences and historical sites.

peterborough

St Petersburg's famous ancient buildings are the same age as St Petersburg. There are St. Peter and Paul's Cathedral, Bell Tower, St. Peter's Gate, Peter the Great's Boat House, Mint, Arsenal, Lang huerta, December Revolution Monument and other buildings in the fortress.

shopping guide

Shopping mall recommendation

Gum department store (national department store)

It is located in Moscow's Red Square, which complements the Red Square complex. The shopping mall is a three-story building with a 4-meter-long curved glass roof on the third floor, which is very spectacular. The goods in the mall come from all over the world, with a wide variety and novel styles.

Chumu Department Store (Central Department Store)

Next to the "Grand Theatre" in Moscow, there is the oldest department store "Chum" in Russia. The renovation and decoration of 1997 endows this old shop with a modern style and becomes one of the most upscale shopping centers in Moscow today.

Ma Lian plaza underground shopping mall

The official name is the hunting market business center. The business hours of shopping malls are very long. Open every morning 10 and close at night. This is a good place for shopping and sightseeing.

What's worth buying?

The specialties that can be bought in Russia are caviar, local brandy and champagne, fur, gold, vodka, Russian wooden dolls, souvenirs with national characteristics and beautifully drawn cups, plates and spoons. In addition, the "Leninist" T-shirts, gadgets and munitions of the Soviet era are all worth buying back as souvenirs.

Food recommendation

Kiev flavor butter chicken roll

Meat rolls are made of frozen butter and chicken. With the increase of the temperature when the meat roll is heated, the butter melts slowly and penetrates into all parts of the chicken roll.

caviar

Caviar is a pickled product of sturgeon roe and salmon roe. It has always been a boutique of Russian cuisine, which is only available in some food stores and sold casually. In many hotel banquets, caviar is placed in a particularly delicate crystal glass container, crystal clear.

Sour fish

Russian national diet is very distinctive, which is generally inseparable from cold, sour, soup, wine and tea. Sour fish is the most famous snack in Russia. Sour fish is ruddy and beautiful, sweet and sour. This is a very popular Russian cold dish.

Shidaleba

Barry is another name for brown bread, and it is the staple food on the Russian table. It tastes a little sour and salty. Yeast for brown bread contains a variety of vitamins and biological enzymes, which are nutritious and easy to digest.

Travel tips

Please be polite during your trip. No spitting, littering and loud noises. Smoking is strictly prohibited in buses, train carriages, airports and station halls, shops, some restaurants and some specific scenic spots, such as Red Square and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and offenders will be fined.

Please abide by local laws and regulations during your trip. During the border inspection, tourists must obey the arrangement of the team leader and queue up for customs clearance according to the team's list number. In view of Russia's work efficiency, be patient with the slow customs clearance and don't be upset.

Some scenic spots in Russia are too big to be located in parking lots. Drivers try to park as close as possible for tourists, but tourists have to drive to another place to park after getting off the bus. So please follow the guide to avoid getting lost and finding the parking lot. In addition, the speed on the city streets is also relatively fast. Please take the zebra crossing when crossing the road, and pay attention to the signal change to ensure traffic safety. Don't take pictures in the fast lane.

The temperatures in Baja, Moscow and Vladivostok are basically the same as those in Harbin, but the air in Vladivostok and St. Petersburg is humid. Please keep warm. You should take an umbrella in spring and summer. There is generally no habit of bargaining when shopping in Russia, and the goods sold in stores are clearly marked. Only when shopping in tourist attractions can tourists bargain with bed vendors, but not in other shops. In addition, cultural relics are prohibited from leaving the country.

Russian hotels generally do not mention heating drinking water. Visitors who like to drink hot water can bring their own electric cups. The Russian government stipulates that tourists need to book a hotel before entering the country in order to obtain a visa. Therefore, there is basically no need to worry about accommodation after arrival.