A frequently asked question is where to apply for a Russian visa if you are in a foreign country. Well, to request and process the Russian visa in a foreign country, you must have legal residence in that country, and go to the Russian consulate or the Russian visa center. To process a Russian visa in a foreign country, you need to have legal residence in the country for more than 90 days, Read More
Archives for October 2016
Moscow’s Troika Card: paying all public transport costs with a card
If you are spending a few days in Moscow, you will be most likely interested in buying the Troika card, which allows you to use all public transport in the Russian capital (Metro, bus, trolley bus and tram) at very low prices. What is the Moscow Troika card? The Troika Card is a reusable contactless plastic card that allows you to travel on all means of public transport in Moscow that was Read More
Opera and ballet in St. Petersburg: Where to go and how to buy tickets
For those who wish to go to see an opera or ballet in St. Petersburg, in this article I will explain how to buy tickets online in the websites of the two most famous theaters in the city, the Mariinsky and Mikhailovsky. Introduction Many tourists that visit Russia, even those who are not very fond of ballet or opera, often want to go to a ballet or opera interpretation. If in Moscow the Read More
The main cathedrals of St. Petersburg: Tickets and schedules
In St. Petersburg, there are many cathedrals and churches. In this article I will review the 5 most important churches or cathedrals worth visiting. Some can be visited for free, while others are paid, so I will also explain how you can get tickets online. 0. Introduction In addition to the mandatory visits to Hermitage, Peterhof complex and Catherine’s Palace, there are five cathedrals and Read More
