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any advice on buying ticket out of Russia in China?

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wgraessle Just Starting Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Los Angeles	Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:21 pm    Post subject: any advice on buying ticket out of Russia in China? I will be leaving on the transmongolian railway on sept 6th, but i still need to arrange my ticket OUT of russia (st.petersburg) before I can actually enter the country. ANYONE have any recommendations on an inexpensive and easy way to buy my onward travel out of russia, leaving from st.petersburg? very flexible, in fact I may not even use it, but I know I need something to show them when i enter the country. THANKS!
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JNH_2005 Frequent Guest Joined: 07 May 2005 Posts: 35 Location: Seoul	Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:57 pm    Post subject: There is a daily bus (for about $50 US dollars) from St Pete to Helsinki, operated by East Gate Express (you may be able to buy a ticket in advance through the www.monkeyshrine.com agency in China). There are also 2 trains to Helsinki from St Pete (Train #36 or #34) for 120 EURO (again tickets thru www.moneyshrine.com). Or you could buy a fully REFUNDABLE ticket on Finnair to Helsinki (about $300 one way), then cancel it and get your money back. Pulkovo airlines and Air Baltic are also cheap.
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pauljaymes Frequent Guest Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 28 Location: London, England	Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:40 pm    Post subject: I wasn't aware that having an outward ticket was a requirement to enter Russia. Even if it technically is, I've never had one, and I don't think it's worth worrying too much about if you're entering and leaving across land borders. So long as you know where you're going and how you're leaving Russia, I doubt anyone will actually demand to see a ticket. If you're really worried, print your intinerary up neatly and clearly on official looking paper and carry a copy of your visa invitation, then if you are questioned about it you can say that you must collect your tickets from the inviting agency. In my experience no-one would argue with that.
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kwrty321 Frequent Guest Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 36	Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:41 am    Post subject: Where do you get info that an onward ticket is needed to enter Russia? Is this only for tourist visa or also business visa, etc.?
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