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".
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.
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.
This international travel adapter plug converts a USA or European plug to a plug for Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan as well as for many other countries. This adaptor plug modifies electrical outlet, does not change the voltage, supports universal voltage 110V-240V.
by Professor Orlando Figes. "Scintillating... an excepional history of Russian culture and a joy to read" (San Francisco Chronicle). Beginning in the eighteenth century with the building of St. Petersburg and culminating with the Soviet regime, Figes examines how writers, artists, and musicians grappled with the idea of Russia itself - its character, spiritual essence, and destiny. The author reveals the spirit of "Russianness" as rich and uplifting, complex and contradictory - and more lasting than any Russian ruler or state.
Experienced florists in Russia and other CIS countries work together and deliver flowers to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and other 276 cities in Russia, 126 cities in Ukraine as well as to other republics of the former Soviet Union.
