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Russia
St Petersburg is a planned city of canals and the Hermitage; Lake Baikal holds a fifth of the unfrozen fresh water on earth. Since 2022 flights, cards and insurance have all become difficult, and advisories are severe.
When to go
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026Best time to visit Russia: Jun–Aug
Cities
Where people go in Russia
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Fly to Russia
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Practical
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The facts you look up on the plane
Driving
On the right
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Plugs
C / F
IEC · World Plugs · checked 21 Aug 2026
Voltage
220V
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Currency
RUB · Russian rouble
ISO 4217 · checked 22 Aug 2026
Hello
Здравствуйте · zdrastvuyte
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Tipping
Around 10%, left in cash. Card tipping is rarely possible.
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
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