Russia

Russia Travel Guide

Russia welcomed 9 million tourists in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, with visitors from China, India, and Turkey, contributing $10 billion to the economy.

  • Capital: Moscow
  • Russian Rubles
  • Visa Required
  • Best: Spring (May–September), Winter (December–February)
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About Russia

Russia welcomed 9 million tourists in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, with visitors from China, India, and Turkey, contributing $10 billion to the economy.

Quick facts

capital
Moscow
currency
Russian Rubles
language
Russian
population
146 million
arrivals (int’l)
~9 million (2024)
overnight stays
~30 million (est. 2024)

Best time to visit

Spring
May–September
Mild weather, ideal for sightseeing
Summer
Autumn
Winter
December–February
Winter festivals, snowy landscapes

Travel tips

General
General

Plan your Russia trip

Tell us roughly when and who is travelling. You will get a costed itinerary — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa — usually the same working day.

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Top attractions in Russia

The places most of our travellers ask about — we build them into your itinerary.

Red Square, Russia

Red Square

Historic heart of Moscow

Hermitage Museum, Russia

Hermitage Museum

World-renowned art collection

Lake Baikal, Russia

Lake Baikal

Deepest lake with stunning scenery

Cities in Russia

Tap a city for where to stay and what we can arrange there.

Moscow, Russia

Moscow

We build Russia trips to order

We have not published a fixed Russia itinerary, and most of what we book is custom anyway. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will put together a costed plan — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa included.

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Practical information

Money & Currency

Currency
RUB
Cards
Accepted in major cities
EMV adapters
Type C, F
ATMs
Widely available

Safety & Emergencies

Safety
Generally safe, follow advisories
Emergency
112

Russia: common questions

What travellers from Surat ask us before booking.

By season: Spring (May–September) — Mild weather, ideal for sightseeing; Winter (December–February) — Winter festivals, snowy landscapes. Tell us when you can travel and we will say honestly whether it is a good window for Russia or suggest a better one.

The currency is RUB. Cards: Accepted in major cities. Forex guidance is part of every booking.

Popular sights in Russia include Red Square, Hermitage Museum and Lake Baikal. Tell us which ones matter most and we will build the itinerary around them.

The main language is Russian. Our team speaks Gujarati, Hindi and English, so you can plan the trip in whichever you prefer.

Visa Required. Our visa desk handles the whole application — document checklist, appointment, submission and tracking until your passport is back. Call +91 97278 86777 or send an enquiry.

Yes. We plan the whole trip from Surat — flights from Surat, Ahmedabad or Mumbai, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and visas — as one costed itinerary with a single point of contact.

It depends entirely on your dates, hotel category and how many of you are travelling, so we quote live rather than publish a figure that would be out of date. Send us your dates and you will normally have a costed itinerary the same working day, free and with no obligation.

Ready to explore Russia?

Send us your dates and we will come back with a costed itinerary and honest advice about the season — free, and with no obligation. Mon–Sat, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm IST.

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