According to Russian law, a substitute day is to be appointed for all national holidays which fall on a Saturday or Sunday.

Together with other 10 ex-Soviet Republics established Russia in December 1991 the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

About 10.4 Mio people live in Moscow. Moscow is one of the world’s most beautiful (and unfortunately one of the world’s most expensive) cities and is definitely worth seeing.

Nice and warm weather is perfect for visiting different regions. July and August might get very hot. January and February are best months to experience the real Russian winter.

Saint Petersburg is one of the world’s most beautiful cities and one of the most important cultural centers in Europe. St. Petersburg is also called the "Northern capital of Russia", the "Venice of the North" and the "Window to Europe".

The official Russian currency is rouble (or ruble) (1 Rouble = 100 Kopeks). Although some prices are indicated in dollars, it is only possible to pay in roubles.

In Russia local calls are free of charge if made from a private fixed-line phone. Prices for calls to mobile/cell phones differ regionally. Learn how to make an international call, send a text message and more.

With these words and expressions you can say what you like or do not like to eat and order meals in restaurants. From starters to desserts and more.