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Russian Railways Tickets Can Be Bought Online With UnionPay

14.06.2019

The Russian Railways company (RZD), the only operator of all long-distance railway routes in Russia, said in a press statement it has made it possible for travelers to buy electronic tickets with UnionPay cards.Until recently, you could buy Russian railways tickets with a UnionPay card at a ticket office only. As of June 11, you can do it online at...

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Peterhof Extended Working Hours Of Fountains And Palace

01.05.2019

There are changes in the Peterhof’s schedule for the high season 2019 which started on April 27 with the opening of the fountains. In a response to steadily growing tourist in-flows the museum extended working hours of the Lower Garden and the Great Peterhof Palace to better deal with visitors. That’s good news special for those with limited time...

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palaces , parks , Peterhof , places of interest , schedules , suburbs

Duty-Free Arrivals Store at Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport launched

18.04.2019

When you come to St. Petersburg by an international flight, upon passing through passport control you will first meet a Dufry’s outlet, now third at the airport. The other two are in the departure zone as most duty-frees in the world are. The third recently opened enables you to stock up with premium branded goods without the need to go shopping in...

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airport , shops , souvenirs , vodka

Mr. Putin Imposed Tourist Tax On Visitors To St. Petersburg

12.04.2019

If you happen to visit St. Petersburg this high season which starts in late April, when entrance to the Peterhof’s Lower Park becomes paid and drawbridges start raising almost daily, you are likely to be among first visitors in the history of the city to pay tourist tax. That’s the honor given to you by Russian President Vladimir Putin who has recently...

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authority , money , Putin

Buy Railway Tickets For Some Routes In Russia 120 Days Before Departure

03.04.2019

As of April 1, 2019, Russian Railways (RZD), a railway long-distance operator in Russia, opens sales of tickets for passenger trains 120 days prior to departure date. The option is available for a limited number of routes and trains, including Sapsan cruising between Moscow and St. Petersburg. For the majority of routes, sales still start 90 days before...

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Moscow , Sapsan , schedules , trains

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