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Russia Travel Information
Major Public Holidays in Russia
January 7 - Christmas (Orthodox) March 8 - International Women’s Day May 1 - International Labor Day May 9 - Victory Day June 12 - Independence Day November 7 - Revolution Day December 12 - Constitution Day When holidays fall on weekends, Russian authorities announce during the week prior to the holiday whether the holiday will be celebrated on the preceding Friday or following Monday. U.S. and Russian embassies and consulates are closed holidays. Immunization, Health and Travel Advisories
Information On Using GPS Devices, Radio-electronic Equipment and Computers in Russia Certain restrictions are applied by Russia to the introduction and use of certain electronic equipment and computers, and upon exit from Russia. For specific information on these restrictions visit http://travel.state.gov/gps.html. Time Change Moscow and St. Petersburg are eight hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time. Click here to visit a Russia Time Zone Map with current local times For time changes in other world cities, go to http://www.weathersite.com/convINTtime.html, and use the search function. Passport and Visa Requirements A passport is needed to depart and re-enter the U.S. Passports must be valid three months beyond the intended stay in Russia, along with tickets and documents for return or onward travel. A visa is required for business related and tourist travel to Russia.
Required documents to be submitted with a Russian visa application include:
For stay exceeding 3 months, or multi entry visa, an HIV test required. Official invitation from an organization authorized to invite business visitors to Russia. To arrange an invitation, usually sent to you by fax, your sponsor will require: Your Full Name, Nationality, Passport Number, Date of Arrival/Departure in Russia, and the Cities you will visit. Multi Entry Visa: Call TDS at (800) 874-5100, for specific instructions
Currency Exchange Rate Foreign currency should only be exchanged at an official bureau and all transactions must be recorded on the currency declaration form which is issued on arrival. It is wise to retain all exchange receipts. Exchange Bureaus are numerous and easy to locate. Large shops offer their own exchange facilities. For current and other currency exchange rates visit http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic. U.S. Government Per Diem Rates for Russia For Current and Other Foreign Per Diem Rates visit http://www.state.gov/www/perdiems/index.html.
Direct Dialing to Russia from the United States For direct dialing to Moscow and St. Petersburg, first dial 011 for an international line, then 7 for the country code, followed by the city code and phone number. The city code for Moscow is 095, and for St. Petersburg is 812. Direct Dialing to the United States from Russia Most hotels offer special phone systems with international direct dial, albeit at premium rates. From a standard city phone line, dial "8" and wait for a second dial tone for long distance calls, then dial "10" followed by the country code and number you are calling. You can also use AT&T's USA direct service by dialing 155-5042.
Russian Embassy Consular Division in Washington, D.C.
2641 Tunlaw Road, NW U.S. Embassy – Moscow After-hours Emergencies in Moscow Robin Copeland Federal Express: U.S. Consulate General – St. Petersburg After-hours Emergencies in St. Petersburg
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