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No visa required – you can enter without any prior authorization.
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
In practice, Russian rubles are what you'll use day-to-day, so bring enough cash in small denominations and don't expect card payments everywhere.
Mobile connectivity can be limited; if you depend on data, check whether your SIM will roam (local operator Ostelecom has historically had roaming arrangements with major Russian networks) and download offline maps before you go.