Can you use dollars in Russia?

You are still expected to pay in rubles, and you will see that on your bill. Some places do accept euros / dollars. Restaurants at the airport and in touristy areas as well as hostels and hotels sometimes offer to take euros or dollars instead of rubles, although this is considered illegal.



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Expats in Russia will find the cost of living to be reasonable. Although Russia cannot be regarded as a cheap country to live in, as a whole, it is more affordable than many Western countries. An expat's cost of living in Russia, however, will highly depend on their lifestyle.

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Expats in Russia will find the cost of living to be reasonable. Although Russia cannot be regarded as a cheap country to live in, as a whole, it is more affordable than many Western countries. An expat's cost of living in Russia, however, will highly depend on their lifestyle.

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Please be attentive if you are planning to bring in or take out of Russia anything from the following list:
  • Items of cultural value. ...
  • Plants or animals on the verge of extinction.
  • Vehicles.
  • State awards and medals of the Russian Federation.
  • Precious metals and stones.
  • Guns, explosives, ammunition.


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