Russia Summer Travel Guide

Russia spans the Eurasian continent and is the largest country on earth. Russia has a long history and a profound modern cultural heritage. This is a good tourist destination. Here is a detailed strategy for you.

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

The vast land of Russia has created the broad mind of the Russian people, and also created splendid artistic treasures and classic literary masterpieces.

Best time to travel

Russia is rich in tourism resources, and the best time to travel is from May to October. Russia is cool and pleasant at this time, which is perfect for us to escape the heat in the hot summer.

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1. Currency and exchange rate

Russia’s currency is the ruble and its token is the Gobi.

The current reference exchange rate (June 2016) is 1 Russian ruble, which is approximately 0.0989 RMB, and 1 RMB is approximately 10.1076 Russian rubles. Please pay attention to exchange rate fluctuations in a timely manner.

Russia has a high level of consumption and its average price level is higher than that of China.

2. Jet lag

The so-called Russian time is actually Moscow time. Moscow's time zone is the Eastern Third Zone, and the time difference between Moscow and Beijing is 4 hours. Beijing is 4 hours ahead of Russia.

Due to the longitude span between east and west Russia, each region in Russia actually implements its own time and does not use Moscow time.

3. Communication

If you travel abroad, it is best to activate international long-distance service, otherwise your mobile phone will not be usable abroad, but such roaming charges are slightly more expensive. It is recommended to buy a local IP long distance calling card.

There are many public phones in Russia. The international long-distance area code is 007, which can be used anywhere.

4. Visa

Currently, China and China have signed a visa-free agreement for group travel. Within 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 when traveling to Russia. They can apply directly to the Russian embassy or consulate in their jurisdiction.

Traffic Guide

Railway: No stops along the way.

The Siberian Railway is a transportation artery across Russia, passing through vast pine forests, the Ural Mountains, the Siberian tundra, and finally reaching the ice-free port of Vladivostok in the Pacific Ocean, spanning eight time zones. You can see Siberia, Lake Baikal, birch forests and Russian farms.

Chinese tourists can take the Beijing-Russia International Train in Beijing, or take a bus from Inner Mongolia and/or Heilongjiang to Russia. Russian electric trains have hard seats and do not announce stations along the way. It is easy to miss the train if you are not careful.

Bus*** transportation

Bus*** tickets can be purchased from the driver or conductor, or from kiosks near the subway. Bus tickets are blank cards. You can punch a hole in the car after getting on the bus, which saves the conductor's time to check the ticket.

Taxi

Regular taxis have a "T" logo, distinguished by yellow and black stripes. When you get out of a taxi, tip the driver, usually 1/10 of the fare. However, taxis in Russia are basically private cars. As long as you stretch your hand on the roadside, you will soon attract all kinds of private cars.

Attract

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Kremlin Red Square

Red Square is the oldest square in Moscow and an important historical event It is a witnessing place where mass gatherings, large-scale celebrations and military parades are held on important Russian festivals. It is one of the world-famous squares.

The southeastern part of the Kremlin is connected to Red Square, which is shaped like a triangle. It is the most important building in Red Square, the most famous historical site of the Russian nation, and one of the most beautiful architectural works in the world.

Varys Ascension Cathedral

Vasily Ascension Church (Vasily Ascension Church) is a Russian Orthodox church with a 46-meter-high tower in the center and nine golden onion-shaped churches. roof. It is named after a monk named Vasily, who practiced asceticism here and eventually died in the church.

Arbat Street

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

Tit

Tit is the highest point in Moscow, with the Moskva River flowing through the foot of the mountain. On the top of the Sparrow Mountain, there is an observation deck, facing the main entrance of Moscow State University, overlooking the Moskva River and Moscow, with a panoramic view.

Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro is recognized as the most beautiful subway in the world. Multi-colored marble, granite, ceramics and colored glass are used for inlays. In addition to various reliefs, sculptures and murals, the lighting fixtures are very unique, like a magnificent palace, and enjoy the reputation of "underground art palace".

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State Hermitage Museum

Donggong Transliteration Hermitage Museum. Located on Palace Square in St. Petersburg, it is one of the four major museums in the world along with the British Museum in London, the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The audacity and scale of the Palace Square are stunning. All the buildings were built in different styles by different architects at different times.

The Summer Palace of Peter the Great

The Summer Palace is known as the "Capital of Fountains" and the "Kingdom of Fountains". It has more than 100 statues, 150 fountains, more than 2,000 fountains and two trapezoidal waterfalls. Each fountain has its own style, with characters and animals, and the shapes are lifelike, lively, cute and fascinating.

The Bloody Cathedral

The Bloody Cathedral, the church of the Resurrection of Christ, has colorful onions on it. The artistic design of the church's exterior is mainly inspired by the architectural styles of Yaraslavsky Railway Station in Moscow and Vasily Ascension Hall on Red Square.

Nevsky Prospekt

Nevsky Street is the busiest street in St. Petersburg and is of great tourist value. It is known as one of the most beautiful streets in the world, and some say it is unique in the world. There you can admire various churches, many former residences of famous people and historical sites.

Petersburg

The famous ancient buildings in St. Petersburg are the same age as Petersburg. The fortress contains St. Peter and Paul's Cathedral, Bell Tower, St. Peter's Gate, Peter the Great Boathouse, Mint, Arsenal, Longwell Tower, December Revolution Monument and other buildings.

Shopping Guide

Shopping Mall Recommendations

GUM Department Store (National Department Store)

It is located in Moscow’s Red Square, close to the Red Square The buildings complement each other. The shopping mall is a three-story building. The third floor has a 4-meter-long curved glass roof, which is very spectacular. The products in the mall come from all over the world, with a wide variety and novel styles.

Chum Department Store (Central Department Store)

Next to the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, there is Russia's oldest department store "Chum". Renovation and decoration in 1997 gave this old store a modern style, making it one of the most exclusive shopping malls in Moscow today.

Marian Plaza Underground Shopping Mall

The official name is Hunting Market Commercial Center. The mall's opening hours are very long. It opens at 10am every morning and closes at night. This is a great place for shopping and sightseeing.

What’s worth buying?

Specialties that can be purchased in Russia include caviar, local brandy and champagne, furs, gold, vodka, Russian wooden dolls, souvenirs with ethnic characteristics, and beautifully painted cups, plates, spoons, etc. In addition, Soviet-era "Leninist" T-shirts, gadgets and military supplies are worth buying back as souvenirs.

Food Recommendations

Kiev-Style Butter Chicken Rolls

The meat rolls are made with frozen butter mixed with chicken. As the temperature of the meat rolls rises when it is heated, the butter slowly melts and penetrates into all parts of the chicken rolls.

Caviar

Caviar is a pickled product of sturgeon roe and salmon roe. It has always been a boutique product of Russian cuisine. It can only be found in some gourmet restaurants and is sold casually. At many banquets in big hotels, caviar is placed in particularly exquisite crystal glass containers, crystal clear.

Sour fish

The Russian national diet is very unique and generally cannot be separated from cold, sour, soup, wine and tea. Sour fish is the most famous snack in Russia. The sour fish is red and beautiful, sour and sweet. This is a very popular Russian cold dish.

Stalieba

Bali is another name for black bread and is a staple food on the Russian table. The taste is a little sour and a little salty. The yeast used in brown bread contains a variety of vitamins and biological enzymes, which is very nutritious and easy to digest.

Travel tips

During your trip, please be polite and polite. Spitting, littering and loud noise are not allowed. Smoking is strictly prohibited in buses, train carriages, airport and station halls, shops, some restaurants and some specific attractions, such as Red Square and the 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 arrangements of the group leader and line up to clear customs according to the group's list number. Given how efficiently Russia works, be patient and don't get upset about slow customs clearance.

Some tourist attractions in Russia are very large and are not located in parking lots. The driver tries to park as close as possible for the convenience of tourists, but tourists must drive to another place to park after getting off the bus. Therefore, tourists are asked to follow the tour guide to avoid getting lost and finding the parking lot. In addition, the speed of vehicles on city streets is also relatively high. Please use zebra crossings when crossing the road, pay attention to signal changes, and ensure traffic safety. Don't take photos 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 bring an umbrella with you in spring and summer. There is generally no habit of haggling when shopping in Russia, and the prices of goods sold in stores are clearly marked. Only when shopping at tourist attractions, tourists can bargain with bed sellers, but not in other stores. In addition, cultural relics are prohibited from leaving the country.

Russian hotels generally do not mention heated 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 and then obtain a visa. So you basically don’t have to worry about accommodation once you arrive.