Russia 🇷🇺
Russia is part of Europe with main city at
Moscow. It's usually 🌤️ 10.72 °C in Russia with a rainfall of 🌧 48.49 mm. Tipping is usually not expected in Russia. Internet speed in Russia is on average 11.6 Mbps. In Russia you drive on the right side. Its Developed country with a
population of 147M people. The main currency is Russian Ruble. The languages
spoken are Russian. Automatic teller machines (local name: bankomat (????????)) are everywhere in Russia. Current travel safety advice is Do not travel. Get other useful information like socket plugs, SIM cards and emergency numbers.
👍 Developed 🌤️ ~10.72 °C 🌧 ~48.49 mm 👨👩👦👦 147M people
Advice
Weather 🛡️ Travel safety
fiber_manual_record Do not travel
From 1 June, some of Russia's lockdown restrictions will be eased, with some stores and services reopening in Moscow. You'll be permitted to go for a walk at certain times. Other restrictions will remain in place, including the requirement for gloves and masks to be worn in public. You'll still need a pass to travel more than 2km from your residence or accommodation (see Travel for details). Other regions have similar measures. Russia's borders remain closed. If you're in Russia, follow the advice of local authorities, and minimise your risk of exposure to COVID-19. Stay in touch with family and friends so they know you're safe and well. We now advise you: Do not travel to Russia.
issued date: May 30, 2020
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General
🔌 Sockets
Russia uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
🌐 Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Russian
💱 Currencies Used
Russia uses the Russian ruble (symbol: ?), code RUB.Banknotes come in denominations of 5000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 10 and 5 rubles. Ruble is subdivided into 100 kopeks. Coins come in denominations of 25, 10, 5, 3, 2 and 1 rubles and 50, 10, 5 and 1 kopeks.
🏧 ATMs
Automatic teller machines (local name: bankomat (????????)) are everywhere in Russia. Pretty much anywhere you look there will be an ATM. Russia has one of the highest ATM densities in the world.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
💁♂️ Tipping
Not expected, but can leave extra tip Tipping is usually not expected in Russia. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.
Calling
📡 Internet
Internet speed in Russia is on average 11.6 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Russia is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
📱 Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 573.42 RUB, which includes 3 GB of data plan. You can choose from 5 telecoms: Beeline, MTS (Mobile TeleSystems), MegaFon, Tele2 or Yota. Russia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Russia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
📞 Calling
To call Russia, dial +, then 7 (the country code for Russia), then the area code (without the initial 8) and the local number. For local calls within Russia, start with the area code (with the initial 8). In the case above area code is 301 .
🛣️ Road rules
In Russia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 60-110 km/h (37-68 mph) in all built-up areas and 90-110 km/h (55-68 mph) on undivided highways.
🆘 Emergency
Police
110
Useful Information
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