Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 00:21
Here's our version of what you might need depending on your activities:
Here's our version of what you might need depending on your activities:
| What to Pack: For Big Cities or a Business Trip - |
| Such cities as Moscow and St. Petersburg have everything, so even if you arrive with nothing in your pockets you will easily make your way around. However, it will be more comfortable for you if you take: • Your passport, Russian visa + 3 copies of each; • US $ or Euro cash (these 2 currencies are more widespread), credit cards (better Visa or MasterCard), some travelers cheques + emergency numbers (in case you lose your credit card or it's blocked). • A copy of your plane ticket and the contact of the airline in Moscow or St. Pete. • Address and contact number in Russia of the travel agency that issued your invitation (Russian visa support), they will be the first to assist you in case you lost your passport or have problems with the visa. • Good clothes, according to the season. In winter it's necessary to have good, isolated shoes, warm trousers (jeans are enough), a warm hat and a warm coat. If you're planning to go out a lot, take some stylish things as well, because some clubs have "face control" and they won't let you in if you wear jeans, old t-shirt, and a pair of sneakers. |
| What to Pack: For Russian Province (Little Towns) - |
| In addition to the things for the big cities, we recommend you to take: • More cash than CCs, because it might be harder to find an ATM in a small town (though there shouldn't be a big problem with currency exchange). • Probably a money bag or a money belt will be useful if you plan to travel lot in trains or buses. • Some hotel rooms in little towns are dirty, so you'll feel more comfortable if you have your own bedsheets or a sleeping bag and a towel. |
| What to Pack: For Outdoor Activities |
| In addition to the things listed above, we recommend you to take: • Essentials: Backpack, sleeping bag (comfortable temp. -5 C in Summer), a tent (if you sleep outdoors), insulation mat (for outdoors), hygenic stuff (sanitary towels, tampons, condoms) and toilet paper, sunblock, lip balm (especially in winter), torch, matches, compass, map, pocket knife (not too big, or cops will piss you off). - by the way, you can buy all this in Moscow or St. Petersburg easily. • Other: camping gaz (preferably dual fuel: gaz and kerosene), cooking pan, mosquito repellent, mosquito net (for northern and siberian regions), mug and spoon, sewing kit, emergency snack food (e.g. sublimated); • Clothes: light clothes (t-shirts, shorts etc.), good waterproof jacket or raincoat (pref. breathing material - like gortex), good waterproof shoes, hat, warm sweater. |
