Russia Country Info

Country information

To visit Russia today is an encounter with an undiscovered land. Visitors have a fresh opportunity to explore a vast array of exciting and ancient cities, from the glittering imperial Russia of St. Petersburg to the timeless village life of Siberia and Irkutsk.

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• Capital: Moscow
• Population: 142 million
• Official Language: Russian
• Currency: Ruble (RUB)
• Train Operator: RZD Russkiye Zheleznye Dorogi, www.rzd.ru
• Tourist Information : www.visitrussia.org.uk
• Time Zone: GMT +2 to +12 (Summer+3 to +13)
• Calling Code: +7
• Internet TLD: .ru
• Drives on right
• Visas: UK citizens require a visa for Russia and a transit visa to travel through Belarus. Check http://www.fco.gov.uk/en and www.visitrussia.org.uk for further information.