What to wear when traveling to Russia on October 1?

The following is the weather conditions in Russia in October. You can bring clothes according to your own conditions.

The things you need to pay attention to when traveling to Russia are summarized as follows:

1. Weather

In summer, the weather is cooler in the morning and evening and hotter at noon, but the weather changes rapidly and violently, and it is cloudy. Sunshine, coldness, and heat can happen in an instant, so you must bring a jacket when traveling to prevent the weather from changing. Winter is very cold, so you must bring enough warm clothes. In addition, because the weather is relatively dry, you should bring some skin care products. Lip balm, etc., and rain gear should be brought in summer.

2. Go through the Immigration Bureau

Abide by foreign affairs disciplines, Sino-Russian entry and exit regulations and customs regulations, and return to the country on time. Please abide by local laws and regulations and respect local customs during your trip. In view of Russia's work efficiency, you must be mentally prepared for the slow process of customs clearance and wait patiently.

3. Customs

Professional cameras and video cameras must be declared to customs. Chinese customs stipulates that you can bring 70,000 rubles into the country, and US dollars are strictly inspected; please use the red channel when entering Russia (Russian customs requires you to fill in the customs declaration form truthfully, and all currencies must be reported). You must also fill out a customs declaration form when leaving the country. The amount of currency shall not exceed the amount declared upon entry. The white immigration card issued to everyone, in duplicate, is as important as the passport and cannot be lost. It will be taken back by Russian border inspection when leaving the country. It is prohibited to carry sharp objects such as knives on airplanes, and valuables such as money, documents, gold and silver jewelry, and cameras must be carried Carry it with you, not in checked luggage. Russian Civil Aviation Law. If your luggage is lost or damaged, we will only be responsible for repairing or compensating for one travel bag, and you will have to wait a month for a reply. When using the aircraft bathroom, please do not throw waste paper and debris into the toilet. There are special trash cans under or on the side of the sink. The food delivery procedure on Aeroflot aircraft is cold first and then hot, followed by cold drinks, cold lunch boxes, hot lunch boxes, hot tea or coffee, so when the drinks are first delivered, there is no boiling water or hot tea.

4. Etiquette and Clothing

Please pay attention to civilized behavior during the trip. Smoking is strictly prohibited in some specific scenic spots during the trip, such as Red Square, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, etc. Anyone who violates this rule will be prohibited. fine. When sightseeing on weekdays, you should be light and practical. When going to some special occasions such as the theater, you must be neatly dressed. Sandals, shorts, skirts, etc. are not suitable. When visiting serious places such as museums and churches, you should take off your hat, and it is not suitable to wear shorts, vests, etc. Clothing. When entering casinos and entertainment venues, it is prohibited to wear shorts, sports pants, slippers and travel shoes. When watching art performances, you should dress neatly and arrive on time. No photos or videos are allowed without permission.

5. Time difference

In summer, it is four hours behind Beijing time, and in winter, it is five hours behind Beijing time.

6. Travel supplies

Due to different living habits, rooms are generally not equipped with hot water bottles. Guests who are accustomed to drinking tea should bring their own electric kettle or portable water cup to fetch water during meals. For daily drinking, passengers must also bring their own slippers, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, hair dryer and razor. The room key is not allowed to be taken out of the hotel. You must exchange the key for the room card at the floor manager every time you enter and leave. The voltage in Russia is 220 volts and the socket is cylindrical. Please prepare your own conversion plug. Take good care of hotel facilities and make personal compensation for any damage or loss.

7. Hotels

The hotels used by the tour group in Moscow and St. Petersburg are all local four-star and three-star standard hotels. Each room has a toilet and bathroom, and hot and cold water supply day and night. , the hotel is equipped with restaurants, bars, small shops, business centers, etc. In Russia, influenced by the former Soviet Union, hotel rooms are small in size and the interior decoration is outdated and cannot be compared with domestic ones. Tourists are advised not to have too high expectations. The room key is not allowed to be taken out of the hotel. Every time you enter or leave, you must exchange the key for the room card at the floor manager. Additional expenses such as long-distance phone calls, various beverage fees, luggage handling fees, etc. must be paid by yourself. The hotel has central air-conditioning equipment, but it is very weak in summer and very hot in winter. During the peak season, St. Petersburg is the place with the highest concentration of tourists from all over the world, but the number of local tourist hotels is insufficient. Usually the team arrives in the morning, but they have to travel for a while before checking into the hotel after lunch. The main reason is that the rooms are full. The hotel has to wait for the last batch of guests to check out, and clean and replace equipment before it can receive the next batch of guests. This has been a local situation for many years. We apologize for the inconvenience. Due to travel agency travel arrangements, hotels are generally far away from the city center, and some require an hour or more drive. Some hotels have double standard rooms with two beds of different sizes, making it convenient for family travelers with children. In addition, some hotels' double rooms only have one large bed with double bedding, and some even have two single beds pushed together, which can be pulled apart when needed.

8. Food

During overseas activities, group meals are booked in advance and cannot be changed at will. Please eat according to the specified time; the tap water in Russia is not suitable for drinking, and passengers should buy drinking water. . If you have personal eating habits, please bring some food by yourself. For example: bread, ham sausage, pickles, chili sauce, instant noodles, etc.

9. Car use

Depending on the number of people, different numbers of seats and vehicles are used. Generally, groups of more than 20 people use large tourist buses, which can accommodate more than 40 people. The two sit side by side and there is air conditioning, but no air conditioning, while in winter there must be heating.

The first row of seats in the front right of the tour bus is where the tour guide works. Please sit from the second row. The tourist buses in Moscow and St. Petersburg are European buses. In addition, Europe has a strong awareness of environmental protection. In order to avoid air pollution, the law stipulates that drivers are not allowed to turn on the air conditioner when parking, otherwise they will be fined. Smoking is prohibited at any time in the tourist car, and food with the skin on is not allowed. Ice cream is not allowed. In order to protect long-term tourism, many tourist local authorities in Europe do not allow parking or only allow getting on and off in many places. Therefore, there will be some distance between the parking place and the tourist area, or you must move quickly when getting on or off. We kindly ask for your cooperation in all aspects and ask clearly for the gathering time and parking location when getting on or off the bus.

10. Public security

Russian public security has always given people a feeling of insecurity, but as long as you pay attention to everything, you can be safe. You should carry your passport with you when you go out, and keep your valuables properly. Crowded streets and subway stations are black spots where there are many thieves. If you take a train at night, you should lock the door from the inside and lower the safety gate before going to bed.

11. Language

Russian is the common local language, and English is the more popular foreign language.

12. Currency

Russia’s legal currency is the ruble. Currently, there is no official large-scale standard exchange rate between the ruble and the RMB. There is only street barter in private markets. In order to facilitate the consumption of Chinese tourists, the Russian government designated a state-owned bank (located in Red Square) to carry out RMB exchange business.