Practical info

Time zones

UTC from +3 (Kaliningrad) to +12 (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky), Moscow and St. Petersburg UTC +4.

Currency

Is the Russian rubble. All major cards are accepted.

Electricity

220 volt AC, 50 hz, continental type socket with two round pins.

Telephone

Country code is +7. To make an international call from Russia you need to dial 810 + country code and number.

Tipping

About 10% in restaurants if you are satisfied with the service, not mandatory but expected.

Customs

International Airport Sheremetyevo

Here you can find all relevant customs information.
http://www.svo.aero/en/customs/arrival/

Customs declaration form:

Click here (PDF)

 

Airport transportation in Moscow.

Aeroexpress

http://www.aeroexpress.ru/en/sheremetyevo.html

 

Emergency

In case of emergency dial 112 (you might need a help from a Russian speaker).

Medical emergency in Moscow

http://moscow.ru/en/guide/trip_planning/medical/ambulance/

 

Lost or stolen passport

Report you stolen or lost passport to the police. You have to have your police report with you at all times until you obtain a new passport and visa.
Report the loss to your embassy.

British Embassy: +7 495 956 7200
German Embassy: +7 495 937 9500
US Embassy: +7 495 728 5577 or +7 495 728 5500 (after hours).