Can you still visit Moscow?

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Only 200,100 foreigners visited Russia in 2022, a drop of 96.1 percent from the pre-pandemic period. Most of Europe closed its airspace to Russian planes a few days after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Foreign-issued Visa and Mastercard cards no longer work in Russia, further impacting tourism.

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The country's citizens do not need to get visas in advance for trips to the countries of Oceania, some Middle Eastern and Near Eastern countries (Israel, Qatar, Turkey), Asia, most Caribbean countries (Cuba, the Dominican Republic), South America and Africa.

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Do not travel to Ukraine due to the volatile security environment and military conflict. There is a risk to life. For more information on what to do if you're caught in armed conflict, see our general advice 'There's an armed conflict'. A nationwide state of emergency is in place, and martial law has been imposed.

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FCDO continues to advise British nationals against all travel to Russia. Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine means the situation in Russia is unpredictable. This includes: security incidents, such as drone attacks, happening in some parts of the country.

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SINGAPORE, 27 April 2023: Turkey, UAE, and Thailand are becoming more important tourist destinations for Russian travellers, while classic European destinations such as Italy, Germany, France, Spain, and Greece have seen a significant decrease.

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Do not travel to Russia due to the unpredictable consequences of the unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces, the potential for harassment and the singling out of U.S. citizens for detention by Russian government security officials, the arbitrary enforcement of local law, limited flights ...

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The towns in the Ukrainian Carpathian region, such as Kolomyya and Kosiv, are the safest destination in Ukraine. Other Western Ukrainian towns, including Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Chernivtsi, are also risk free for tourists.

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Safety: Traveling to St Petersburg is generally safe. Tourists are unlikely to be victims of crime, apart from petty theft. Always carry your passport with you for identification and immediately report any incident to police. Try to avoid groups of beggars or gypsies and guard your valuables.

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Lifestyle and culture in Russia
Russia has a unique culture. Although the locals may seem unfriendly upon first meeting, once they get to know a person, they'll go out of their way to help them if necessary. Locals in Russia are actually warm, friendly and helpful people.

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Moscow is a 15 million people cosmopolitan city where 1 day wouldn't be enough to explore all the sights. If you still haven't planned a number of days to spend in Moscow we suggest you allocate at least 3 days before going further across Russia or back home. 3 nights in Moscow is a good start.

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The cost of living in Moscow is quite high, but is largely dependent on an expat's lifestyle. Expats working in Moscow who earn a decent salary will be able to manage day-to-day costs just fine, especially in comparison to those in major cities such as New York and London.

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