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Things to see and do
Organise your stay
Where to sleep?
Russia Leisure tips
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City Tour with the Peter and Paul Fortress
- 62.0 €
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City Tour with the State Hermitage Museum
- 73.0 €
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The Highlights of Saint Petersburg
- 46.0 €
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Know before you go
Know before you go
Useful addresses
United Kingdom
Russian National Tourist Office – 70 Piccadilly - First floor- London W1J 8HP- t 0207 495 7570 - www.visitrussia.org.uk
Embassy of the Russian Federation – 13 Kensington Palace Gardens - London W8 4QX - t 0207 229 3628 - http://www.great-britain.mid.ru/
Republic of Ireland
Russia does not operate a tourist office in Ireland, but travellers can consult its website - www.visitrussia.org.uk
Embassy of the Russian Federation – 184-186 Orwell Road - Rathgar - Dublin 14 - t 01 492 2048 - http://www.ireland.mid.ru/
When to go
The ideal time to visit Russia is between mid-May and mid-October, when you can enjoy the “babie leto”, a sort of lovely local Indian summer in late September and visit the “summer churches”. A trip in January and February will provide a taste of Russian winter and a less-crowded look the museums.
Avoid the rainy month of November and April when the “raspoutitsa” (melting snow) makes getting around rather unpleasant.
Time difference
Russia has no less than eleven time zones. For example, when it is 12noon in London and Dublin, it is 3pm in Moscow and St Petersburg.
Documents
You will need a passport valid for 6 months with two blank pages and a tourist visa, obtained from your nearest Russian consulate before leaving home.
Health
Also see Practical A to Z.
Recommended vaccinations: DT-polio.
Travel insurance is advisable (automatically provided by some bank cards).
Websites
www.visitrussia.org.uk - Official tourist website.
www.art-russe.com - Insights into Russian folk art (English version).
www.russia.net - Comprehensive website devoted to all things Russian.
