Practical information
Arriving in Moscow
There are 4 international airports in Moscow.
https://www.moscovery.com/airports/
How to get to Moscow downtown
AEROEXPRESS TRAIN
- From Sheremetyevo airport trains arrive at Belorussky railway station (connected to Belorusskaya metro station)
- From Vnukovo airport trains arrive at Kievsky railway station (connected to Kievskaya metro station),
- From Domodedovo airport trains arrive at Paveletsky railway station (connected to Paveletskaya metro station)
All the three railway stations are located in the central part of the city.
TAXI
- There is no unified fare structure for taxi in Moscow. In the Moscow region there are dozens of taxi companies, and each of them sets its own fares.
- The distinctive exterior features of licensed taxis in Moscow include yellow vehicle registration plates and orange lights on the roof. At your request a driver must provide you with the price list and his or her license information.
- Many taxi companies in Moscow offer a choice of vehicle category: economy, comfort, or business. Taxi rates between these categories may differ drastically.
- Not all taxi vehicles are equipped with credit card terminals.
During rush hours taking taxi from/to the airport may take more time than taking the train, Sunday evening in May-June are likely rush hours too.
For more information: https://www.moscovery.com/taxi/
Getting around Moscow
Public transport in Moscow : https://www.moscovery.com/public-transport/
Russian Visa
Allow 14 days minimum for your Russian visa application to be processed: https://www.moscovery.com/visas-and-consulates/https://www.moscovery.com/visas-and-consulates/
Time zone and currency
Moscow is UTC +3 hours.
In the Russian Federation, currency can be exchanged in bank institutions both by residents and non-residents, without any restrictions. Money can be exchanged in a typical bank branch or a specialized currency exchange office. As a rule, all currency exchange offices provide conversion of rubles to and from US dollars and Euros. In Moscow, at large bank branches it is also possible to exchange Swiss francs, pounds sterling, Ukrainian hryvnias and other currencies. There are several general rules of exchange.
For more inforamtion: https://www.moscovery.com/currency-and-banks/
Electricity
Access electricity (220V, 50Hz AC) with a European plug with two round pins. A few places still have the old 127V system.