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Getting around the Lake Baikal area takes some patience, but it's by no means...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
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Dining Overview 
In Siberia, you can either eat very well or very poorly, depending on your...
Last edited: August 03, 2007
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Inside Russia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
If you plan to take American Express Travellers cheques, you should know that...
Last edited: July 01, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Getting a Russian Visa  In order to travel to Russia you need a visa. To get...
Last edited: May 01, 2008
Emergencies 
There are 2 other kinds of phone numbers to call emergencies. The difference is...
Last edited: December 07, 2007
Important Phrases 
The Russian (Cyrillic) alphabet has 33 letters (20 consonants, 11 vowels and 2...
Last edited: July 14, 2007
Telephones 
Mobile Phones GSM mobile phones work well within Moscow and St Petersburg, even...
Last edited: August 03, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is increasingly encouraged in Russia. 10 to 15% is the accepted rate of...
Last edited: November 30, 2007
Changing money 
The two major currencies for cash conversion in Moscow/Russia are USD and...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
Golden Ring 
Golden Ring is a set of ancient Russian cities north-east of Moscow which form...
Last edited: February 28, 2008
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