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Russia
Moscow
Novgorod
Saint Petersburg
Sergiev Posad
Suzdal
Volgograd

Links
U.S. Dept. Of State
Russian Embassy
Visa Application

Map Of The Russia Federation
Russian Federation Map

Map Showing Flight Plan to Russia from Tennessee
Transatlantic Flight Map


Russian Visa

Itinerary:
The Kremlin
Red Square
Lenin's Tomb
GUM
Matryoshkas

Beautiful Russian Girl
Beautiful Russian Girl

Image of a Russian 1000 Ruble note
1000 Ruble Note

Russian Alphabet
Аа Бб Вв Гг Дд Ее Ёё Жж Зз Ии Йй Кк Лл Мм
Нн Оо Пп Рр Сс Тт Уу Фф Хх Цц Чч Шш Щщ
Ъъ Ыы Ьь Ээ Юю Яя

the Cathedral of Basil the Blessed in Red Square Russia Moscow

Cheap Travel Moscow

It seems that the biggest countries have been my favorites and Russia is the largest on earth. Cities that I have visited in the Russian Federation were Moscow, St. Petersburg and Volgograd. The historical and cultural draw of these places is undeniable. The Great Palace in St. Petersburg. The Kremlin in Moscow and the memorial complex dominated by an immense sculpture of Mother Russia in Volgograd are on the must see list.

Budget
Russia is expensive. Costs begin with a Lonely Planet Travel Guide. Airfare, Visa services. Once in country paying for food and a cheap place to sleep is a daily priority. Ground Transportation such as uses, metros and trains, Entertainment, Gifts, souvenirs, admissions to monuments and museums etc. You get the idea.

Airfare To Russia
You need to have booked air transportation to submit with your visa application. Shop around. A little Google search will help you ferret out the best fare for your trip. Example: $758 Round Trip from the Southeastern United States?

Visa
Very important for Russia. 30 days is all you get on a Tourist Visa. Visa services online are a place to go for one. Travel Document Systems is a company to consider. Everything can be done online. Mail off your passport and related paperwork to receive your visa by return service (15 calendar days).

Invitation


Find A Cheap Russian Hostel

Required for Russia. Russia-Visa.com can email you a suitable invitation for $20 in a couple of hours. Very easy.Booking a Hotel or Hostel in Russia
Your will need a booking confirmation to get your visit started. And required for your visa.

Souvenirs
Matryoshkas or Nesting dolls are the most popular of all Russian souvenirs.

Say It In Russian
It's always a good idea to try and use some words in the native language. This small gesture will go a long way. See and hear some Russian words and phrases at WayToRussia.

("zdra-stvooy-tye")   -   Hello
("pa-zhal-sta")   -  Please (and You're Welcome)
("spa-see-ba")   -   Thank You
("da-svee-da-nee-ye")   -   Good Bye
(“Iz-vi-ni-tye”) - Excuse Me / Sorry
("da")   -   Yes
("nyet")   -   No

 

 

 "Moscow girls make me sing and shout" The Beatles

Click to Enlarge (Moscow Subway)
Moscow Metro Map

 

St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia - built on Red Square
Moscow


Sergiev Posad


St. Petersburg


Suzdal


Novgorod


Volgograd

Ruusian Souvenirs - Matryoshka
Matryoshka


Vodka


Caviar

Photo of Lonely Planet's Guide for Russia
Lonely Planet Guide

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