The national currency in Russia is rubles. Upon arrival in Russia, you will need to exchange money for rubles. The most liquid for exchange are euros and dollars. You can exchange them at any bank branch or currency exchange points. You can also pay in restaurants and shops with credit cards. Before making a purchase or ordering at a restaurant, check if they accept credit cards.

Currency exchange for rubles in Russia is not a problem. You can do this at any bank branch or currency exchange point.

It is easy to buy a SIM card in Russia from a local operator. You can do it at the airport, at cell phone stores, or at the railway stations. To apply for a SIM card, you need to provide your ID or passport.

In large cities of Russia, such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, free Wi-Fi access is possible at the airport, in the metro, in hotels, restaurants and cafes. The trend of free Internet access began to actively spread to city parks and public places. In small cities of Russia, access to Wi-Fi will also be possible in cafes and hotels. If you are going on a long trip across Russia visiting villages and small towns, then we recommend you to buy a local SIM card.

As we wrote earlier, Russia is a very large country, traveling by a rented car will not be the best option, because you will spend a lot of time on the road, and there are not good roads everywhere in Russia. The most convenient and budgetary way to explore the regions of Russia is to travel by train.
From large cities of Russia to the nearest settlements can be reached by local shuttle bus.
From St. Petersburg to Moscow, you can buy a ticket for the high-speed train "Sapsan", which takes about 4 hours to travel. Within the city, you can use public transport: metro, bus, tram or trolleybus.
There are also taxi services in cities, you can order a taxi through the application, or stop an official taxi on the road with a "Taxi" sign.

Most large cities in Russia have a subway. This is the fastest and most convenient way to get to your destination and avoid morning or evening traffic jams. The entrance to the metro station is marked with an "M" sign.
For the convenience of using the metro, you can buy a special card that performs the function of an electronic wallet. It is possible to replenish the balance of the card through special terminals located at the station (in Moscow this card is called "Troika", in St. Petersburg - "Podorozhnik")

In Russia, every tourist can find accommodation according to their needs and budget.
There are 3 main types of accommodation for tourists:
Hotels
Russia has world famous hotel chains sach as Park Inn, Holiday Inn, Lotte, Four Seasons and etc. There are also a number of excellent local 3-5-star hotels that do not belong to any hotel chain, which are also popular with tourists.
Tourist Apartments
In most cases, these are apartments that have been completely renovated and equipped with everything necessary for living. This option is suitable for traveling with a family or a large group of friends.
Hostels
For budget travellers, the best accommodation option is a hostel. Usually, the room is equipped with several bunk beds, there is a shared bathroom on the floor and a hall with a kitchen, where you can find all the necessary equipment: kettle, microwave oven, refrigerator. Usually, hostels have a central location and attract tourists with a "price-quality" ratio.

If you realize that you get lost, you can ask people around you or a police officer for help. Don't worry, even if the person doesn't speak English, they will show you the direction you need with signs. Do not forget to take a city map in English at the reception desk at the hotel, you will need it for a walk!

Each region of Russia has its own climate, so it is not so easy for us to determine the best period for a trip! Generally, we believe that the most suitable period for a trip to Russia is from May till October. During this period we have summer in Russia, and even in cold and far regions such as Kamchatka, you won't have time to freeze.

Russia is a multinational and multicultural country. As a result, the cuisine depends on the region of the country. In Russia we love potatoes in any types, beets, cabbage, carrots, and eat meat in large quantities. Borscht is the most popular soup, the name of which every foreigner knows. Pelmeni, Olivier salad, pancakes, caviar - all these are iconic dishes of traditional Russian cuisine. And, of course, don't forget about national drinks: Russian vodka, kvass, various types of tinctures, tea with lemon. You can taste all this and not only in any Russian restaurant.

Traditionally, locals eat a lot of meat - chicken, pork, beef. However, the trend of vegetarianism has become actively spread throughout Russia. For this reason, many restaurants have revised their menus to include plant-based dishes. In large cities of Russia you can find many vegetarian restaurants, including certain world cuisines, for example, Indian.

We do not recommend drinking tap water in Russia. You can buy drinking water at any supermarket or kiosk.

Tipping is a fairly common thing in Russia. If you want to show your appreciation to the waiter for his service in the restaurant, you can thank him with a tip. Usually tip is 10% of the bill, or at your discretion. It is also common thing to leave a tip 5 EURO/USD per person per day during the excursion tour for guide and driver. But for sure it's up to you.

The standard voltage is 220V, 50Hz AC. Sockets require a Continental or European plug with two round pins. If you need pack a travel adaptor.

If you need medical attention, first contact your tour-leader if you are traveling in a group. In case of emergency medical care, you can call the ambulance at 03 or 112. First aid is provided free of charge, unless the tourist requires a doctor or hospitalization.
During planning your trip to Russia, do not forget to make health insurance for the duration of your trip.

During your travel to Russia leave some space in your luggage for gifts and souvenirs. The most popular souvenir from Russia is the Matryoshka: a wooden doll with a few more smaller dolls inside. Also, as a souvenir, you can bring a popular hat with earflaps, which will keep you warm on cold evenings. Don't forget to buy a few bottles of Russian vodka, a bucket of real honey and, of course, a few bars of Russian chocolate.

You can send us an email with all your details (tour name, dates of travel, hotel category, number of people, your passport details, guide’s language and any optional extras) and we will reserve places for you on your chosen tour.
Alternatively you can book online from our website www.nevaseasons.com. Please check that all your details are entered correctly and match your passport data.

Tour payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card. Please note that when paying, a commission is charged, the amount of commission depends on your bank. You will find all the necessary payment details on the invoice that will be sent to you by email.

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