Is Russia an expensive place to visit?

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You should plan to spend around ?5,984 ($66) per day on your vacation in Russia, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, ?1,271 ($14) on meals for one day and ?464 ($5.14) on local transportation.



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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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The best time to visit Russia is between May and September. The country's vast size means the temperatures can vary greatly depending on where you are. But in the major cities, you can expect mostly warm weather and long days. Temperatures hit their highest in July and August.

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The best time to visit Russia is between May and September. The country's vast size means the temperatures can vary greatly depending on where you are. But in the major cities, you can expect mostly warm weather and long days. Temperatures hit their highest in July and August.

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How many days is enough for Russia? If you plan to do like me, and spend most of your time in Moscow and St. Petersburg, a week to 10 days in Russia is an ideal amount of travel.

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For the most part, Russia is safe for female tourists. However, female visitors are often targeted for drink spiking and assault in nightclubs and late-night taxis. You will have to be more careful about your movements than a male traveler.

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Varied and wacky, vast and extravagant, Russia is the largest country in the world. Comprised of over 114 million people, spanning 1156 years of history and covering 11 time zones, Russia is home to a rich cultural diversity and vast natural beauty unlike anywhere else.

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The Department of State continues to advise that U.S. citizens not travel to Ukraine due to active armed conflict. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

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