WELCOME TO RUSSIA 2025
I'll help you get to know the real Russia! I'm Katya, I've lived in different countries in Africa, America, and Asia, and after a few years I realized that Russia is the best country. It's modern, delicious, safe and soulful here! Don't you believe it? I'll arrange everything for you and show you!
Спасибо, мы скоро свяжемся с Вами.
I'LL SHOW YOU THE REAL RUSSIA!
- THE GUIDE:
- For independent tourists in Russia: detailed tips on buying tickets, choosing accommodation, planning routes and transportation, as well as a ready-made hourly travel plan. There are instructions on how to cross the border and apply for a visa.
- 18$ the cost of the guide;
- 15% of the ticket price (train, theater, plane, hotel, etc.).
- FULL SUPPORT:
- for those who have come to relax, there is full online support: buying tickets for any events, ready—made guides to any places and topics. If you have any questions — where to go, what to see, where to eat — I will do everything for you.;
- $30 per day: ticket purchase, answering questions, finding guides and a full program of where to go/what to see/where to eat.
- RUSSIAN LANGUAGE LESSONS
- are for those who want to speak in the first lesson, study culture and prepare as much as possible for a trip to Russia.
- Classes individually and in a group.
Is it safe to travel in Russia right now?
The short answer is yes, especially if you stick to the basics and keep up to date.
Despite the headlines, more and more travelers from all over the world are choosing Russia as their destination. According to the Russian Border Guard Service, 1.57 million international trips were made to Russia in 2024, which is 2.3 times more than in 2023 (when there were only 670,000). Growth is observed in all regions, partly due to new visa-free group programs and charter flights.
Here are the 10 countries in the Top 10 in terms of the number of tourists in 2024:
1. China — 848,000 (4.5 times more than in 2023)
2. Germany — 66,500 (+20%)
3. UAE — 65,200 (+50%)
4. Turkey — 58,500 (+23%)
5. Turkmenistan — 57,300 (+60%)
6. Saudi Arabia — 55,100 (an increase of 7 times!)
7. Iran — 49,600 (+68%)
8. Kazakhstan — 24 000 (+48%)
9. India — 23 100 (+58%)
10. Cuba — 17,600 (+50%)
Other countries such as Estonia, Uzbekistan, Latvia, and even South Korea and Israel are also showing sustained interest.
Meanwhile, cities such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Sochi, and Kamchatka are becoming more and more friendly to tourists, with new routes, infrastructure, and programs designed specifically for foreign visitors.
The locals are friendly and curious, and most visitors say they feel safe as long as they follow basic safety precautions while traveling.
So... What are you waiting for?
The short answer is yes, especially if you stick to the basics and keep up to date.
Despite the headlines, more and more travelers from all over the world are choosing Russia as their destination. According to the Russian Border Guard Service, 1.57 million international trips were made to Russia in 2024, which is 2.3 times more than in 2023 (when there were only 670,000). Growth is observed in all regions, partly due to new visa-free group programs and charter flights.
Here are the 10 countries in the Top 10 in terms of the number of tourists in 2024:
1. China — 848,000 (4.5 times more than in 2023)
2. Germany — 66,500 (+20%)
3. UAE — 65,200 (+50%)
4. Turkey — 58,500 (+23%)
5. Turkmenistan — 57,300 (+60%)
6. Saudi Arabia — 55,100 (an increase of 7 times!)
7. Iran — 49,600 (+68%)
8. Kazakhstan — 24 000 (+48%)
9. India — 23 100 (+58%)
10. Cuba — 17,600 (+50%)
Other countries such as Estonia, Uzbekistan, Latvia, and even South Korea and Israel are also showing sustained interest.
Meanwhile, cities such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Sochi, and Kamchatka are becoming more and more friendly to tourists, with new routes, infrastructure, and programs designed specifically for foreign visitors.
The locals are friendly and curious, and most visitors say they feel safe as long as they follow basic safety precautions while traveling.
So... What are you waiting for?
If you are a citizen of one of 55 countries (including Europe, Japan, Turkey, China, India and the Persian Gulf countries), you can obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) to Russia without invitations and visits to the consulate.
1. Apply online for evisa.kdmid.ru (10-15 minutes).
2. Wait 4 days — no interviews are needed.
3. Receive a PDF of the visa by mail — print it out or save it on your phone.
4. Enter through certain checkpoints. The visa is valid for 16 days, single entry, not renewable.
The state duty is 54 dollars.
Suitable for tourists, friends, conferences, festivals, and solo travelers.
Requirements: passport valid for 6+ months, medical insurance.
If you need help with accommodation or travel arrangements, please contact us!
Traveling is easy when you know who to turn to.
1. Apply online for evisa.kdmid.ru (10-15 minutes).
2. Wait 4 days — no interviews are needed.
3. Receive a PDF of the visa by mail — print it out or save it on your phone.
4. Enter through certain checkpoints. The visa is valid for 16 days, single entry, not renewable.
The state duty is 54 dollars.
Suitable for tourists, friends, conferences, festivals, and solo travelers.
Requirements: passport valid for 6+ months, medical insurance.
If you need help with accommodation or travel arrangements, please contact us!
Traveling is easy when you know who to turn to.
The new rules will come into force on January 1, 2025. To buy a local SIM card or a sim in Russia, you now need:
• get a notarized passport translation
• get a Russian Social Security Number (SNILS)
• register for Public Services
• complete biometric identification
• and do it all in person — no online fast ways.
If you are in Russia only for a short period of time, don't waste your time and effort.
Just purchase a sim from Hola fly:
• Unlimited data
• Instant activation via QR code
• No paperwork or store visits needed
You will not receive a local number, but you will be able to use maps, instant messengers and everything you need to travel without any problems.
The cost varies depending on the validity period of the SIM. For example, 7 days with unlimited traffic in Russia cost 27 euros/USD.
Need some help? Just send a message to the chat and I'll answer everything!
• get a notarized passport translation
• get a Russian Social Security Number (SNILS)
• register for Public Services
• complete biometric identification
• and do it all in person — no online fast ways.
If you are in Russia only for a short period of time, don't waste your time and effort.
Just purchase a sim from Hola fly:
• Unlimited data
• Instant activation via QR code
• No paperwork or store visits needed
You will not receive a local number, but you will be able to use maps, instant messengers and everything you need to travel without any problems.
The cost varies depending on the validity period of the SIM. For example, 7 days with unlimited traffic in Russia cost 27 euros/USD.
Need some help? Just send a message to the chat and I'll answer everything!
• Accommodation: hostel from 700 ₽, hotel from 2,000-4,000 ₽, apartments from 2,500 ₽ per night.
• Food: lunch in a cafe — 300-600 rubles, dinner in a restaurant — from 1,000 rubles.
• Transportation: metro — 60 rubles, taxi from 200 rubles.
• Entertainment: museum — about 400 ₽, ballet — from 1,500 ₽, circus — 2,000-4,000 ₽.
• Products: bread — 40 rubles, milk — 80 rubles, water — 30 rubles.
Prices are higher in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but still affordable.
Approximate exchange rate: 1 dollar = 80 rubles
• Food: lunch in a cafe — 300-600 rubles, dinner in a restaurant — from 1,000 rubles.
• Transportation: metro — 60 rubles, taxi from 200 rubles.
• Entertainment: museum — about 400 ₽, ballet — from 1,500 ₽, circus — 2,000-4,000 ₽.
• Products: bread — 40 rubles, milk — 80 rubles, water — 30 rubles.
Prices are higher in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but still affordable.
Approximate exchange rate: 1 dollar = 80 rubles
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