Things to Note You Need to Know When Coming to Russia

With many famous attractions and distinct culture, Russia is always an attractive destination for Vietnamese tourists in particular and tourists worldwide in general. If you dream of exploring fairytale-like destinations in Russia, don't forget to refer to the following notes you need to know before setting off!

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The country code for Russia is 7. This area code, also known as the telephone code, allows you to make international calls to Russia from another country. To call Russia, use the following format: Exit Code + Russia Country Code (7) + City/Province Area Code + Phone Number to Contact.

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Russia currently has 9 time zones, including:

Russia has 9 time zones in total

• UTC +02:00 (Kaliningrad Time)
• UTC +03:00 (Moscow Time)
• UTC +04:00 (Samara Time)
• UTC +07:00 (Omsk Time)
• UTC +08:00 (Krasnoyarsk Time)
• UTC +09:00 (Irkutsk Time)
• UTC +10:00 (Vladivostok Time)
• UTC +11:00 (Srednekolymsk Time)
• UTC +12:00 (Kamchatka Time)

Compared to Vietnam's time zone (UTC +7), Russia and Vietnam have a 4-hour difference. This difference depends on the location in Russia, as Russia has up to 9 time zones spread across the country. For example, when it is 9 AM in Vietnam, it will be 5 AM in Russia.

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If you are planning a trip or business trip to Russia, you will surely need to make calls from Russia to Vietnam. To call Vietnamese landlines or mobile numbers, dial as follows: [84 + Vietnamese Phone Number].

If you call mobile numbers in Vietnam, you can omit the area code. The area code is only necessary if you are calling a landline number in Vietnam. To call from Russia to Vietnam, your SIM card also needs to be registered for international roaming.

Russian currency

Currently, Russia uses the RUB as its currency. When traveling to Russia, tourists should exchange money to RUB in Vietnam, or they can also exchange it to $ or Euro to bring along, but remember you cannot bring more than $5,000 per person when traveling.

Image of Russian currency

In Russia, the government has issued regulations against the use of foreign currency, so you must go to a bank to exchange USD or Euro to Rub. Each transaction cannot exceed $500. If it's over $500, you must present your passport, and the procedure is very complicated.

Currently, the following denominations of Rub are in circulation in Russia:

• Banknotes include denominations of: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, and 5,000 rubles.
• Coins include denominations of: 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 kopecks and 1, 2, 5, 10 rubles.

Additionally, you can also exchange money at Russian airports. If you need to spend more money, you can open credit cards such as Mastercards, Visa cards, etc., to make payments and spend as you wish.

Electrical outlets in Russia

Russia uses 2-pin round plugs with a voltage of 220V. If you do not research and prepare a universal adapter before coming to Russia, you may

cry a lot when a series of electronic devices you bring, such as phones, cameras, laptops, etc., become useless due to low battery and cannot be charged simply because the plugs here are different from Vietnam. Therefore, the advice is that tourists should bring a universal adapter to use in all situations.>>> If you are staying in Russia for a long time and need high-speed internet, the best solution is:

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Traffic situation in Russia

Public transportation in Russia is very diverse and developed. In most major cities in Russia, public transportation such as trams, buses, taxis, etc., is very common and these are the means of transport most chosen by tourists due to their convenience and affordable prices. Depending on your needs and economic conditions, you can choose the most suitable means of transportation to travel to tourist destinations in Russia.

Traffic in Russia

Climate of Russia

However, the ideal season to visit and travel to Russia is autumn. Autumn lasts from the end of September to November each year. At this time, Russia is like a beautiful natural painting with a clear blue sky, gentle winds, and maple forests dyeing the space red and yellow, blending with magnificent and majestic European architectural works. You will surely have unforgettable moments when you come to the beautiful country of Russia!

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The above are some notes to know when traveling to Russia to help you have a safe, economical, and meaningful trip to Russia with your family and friends. Wish you success!

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