Average Temparatures in Russia (in Farenheit)

 Moscow, Russia

St.Petersburg, Russia

Health
Please check with http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentVaccinations.aspx for health and vaccination advise.

Russian Visa
To obtain a Russian Entry Visa the following paperwork must be submitted to us:

• A completed and signed visa application form (one per person).
• Visa Application Form for US citizens
• Visa Application Form for non-US citizens
• A valid passport.
• Your passport should be valid no less than six month after the date of your departure from Russia. Be sure that there is a blank page in your passport for visa stamp (visa can't be stamped on the last page of your passport).
• One passport size photo.
• Consular fee of $131 per visa (as of January 1, 2008)
• Visa processing fee is included into your price. It takes us 2 weeks to process your visa. Please mail us your documents at least one month before your trip.

Note: The applicant is fully responsible for the information in the application or visa support form. There are no refunds for incorrect visa issue (dates of entry and departure, spelling of the name, passport number, date of birth, etc.) if the applicant provides incorrect information in the application or visa support form. New fees will apply to reissue a correct visa.

Arriving in Russia
When your flight lands you need to proceed through passport control and Customs. Immigration and customs form will be given to you on a plane. After receiving your baggage and clearing custom our driver will be waiting for you outside the baggage area.

Money
The currency of Russia is Ruble. There are now widespread ATM machines in Moscow and St.Petersburg.

Electricity
Voltage is 220 (AC) , 50hz and the plugs are two pin continental style.

Communication
GSM mobiles now work in most Russian towns. Please check with your cell phone provider if your phone will work in Russia.

Dialing code for Russia is 7  495 for Moscow or 812 for St.Petersburg

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