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Russia
Red Square, the Hermitage and White Nights.
Russia is the largest country on earth: Moscow and the Kremlin, imperial St. Petersburg with the Hermitage, and the White Nights of June.
Best time to visit
May – September
Time zone
GMT +3 (Moscow)
Currency
RUB (₽)
Visa
Visa required
Flight time
9 – 11 hrs
via a connection from Vietnam
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The standard Russia routing is Moscow – St. Petersburg over 6–8 days, linked by the four-hour Sapsan train. June brings the White Nights; winter is severe but the ballet and museums run in full.
Russia at a glance
Population
144
million people
Area
17,098,242
km²
Capital
Moscow
Currency
RUB (₽)
Russian Rouble
Language
Russian
Climate
Continental
long, cold winters
Visa
Tourist visa
invitation letter or e-visa
Driving side
Right
Power socket
Type C, F
220V – 50Hz
Russia destination location
6 mapped locations
Red Square & the Kremlin
The historic centre of Moscow, with St Basil’s Cathedral.
The Hermitage
The Winter Palace, holding over three million works.
Peterhof
Peter the Great’s summer palace and its fountain cascades.
St. Petersburg
The imperial city of canals, a UNESCO site.
The Golden Ring
A ring of old Russian towns with onion-domed churches.
Lake Baikal
The world’s deepest freshwater lake, a UNESCO site in Siberia.
Best time to visit Russia
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Weather overview
Average temperature
−10°C – 24°C
Moscow and St. Petersburg
Rainfall
650 mm
Annual average
Humidity
70% – 85%
High
Sea temperature
4°C – 18°C
The Baltic Sea
Travel styles in Russia
Signature experiences
Heritage
The Kremlin & Red Square
Culture
The Hermitage
City breaks
The Moscow metro
Photography
White Nights in St. Petersburg
Nature
Lake Baikal
Adventure
The Trans-Siberian railway
Food
Russian cuisine & caviar
Shopping
GUM & handicrafts
Sample itineraries
View allFrequently asked questions
How do Vietnamese travellers get a Russian visa?
A tourist visa with an invitation voucher from a licensed operator, submitted to the Russian embassy or consulate. We issue the voucher and prepare the whole file.
When are the White Nights?
Roughly 11 June to 2 July, when it never gets fully dark. It is peak season — hotels and ballet tickets need booking months ahead.
How do I travel Moscow to St. Petersburg?
The Sapsan high-speed train takes about four hours and is comfortable and punctual. The overnight train also saves a hotel night.
Is winter worth it?
Temperatures reach −15°C, but museums, theatres and the metro all run normally, crowds are far thinner and the snow-covered cities are beautiful. Bring a heavy coat and grippy boots.
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- Destination
- Russia
- Region
- Eastern Europe / North Asia
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- RUB (₽) — Russian Rouble
- Language
- Russian
- Best time to visit
- May – September
- Visa
- Tourist visa required, with an invitation letter or e-visa by nationality
- Core services
- Tours, Transport, Hotels, Guides, Visa
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