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Behaviour Rules For Foreigners In Border Zones In Russia

19.02.2020
Zone of the border control sign

While Russia is very far from practising control over foreigners on its territory the way it had been used during the Soviet times, there are anyway some restrictions on activities in areas close to state frontiers. Many visitors to the country are not aware of the rules, this causes incidents and may result into deportation or at least spoiled vacation....

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border , Karelia , Leningrad region , neighboring regions , Pskov , safety , security , taboos , Vyborg

Difference Between St. Petersburg And Leningradskaya Oblast Explained

31.01.2020
map of the Leningrad Region

With this post we are going to bring clarity to some geography aspects regarding St. Petersburg, the Leningradskaya oblast and other nearby regions, so that you have no chance to get confused; as well as get into trouble in areas which foreigners are not normally allowed to visit. Russia’s Administrative Organization At first, let’s look at how...

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border , Leningrad region , neighboring regions , Peterhof , suburbs , Vyborg

Prices In St. Petersburg For 2021

20.01.2020
shopping

Below you’ll find a list of prices on extremely needed things for tourists in Saint Petersburg. Why we included a cup of cappuccino and even placed it on the top position? Well, it’s a nice start to a beautiful day in the city, especially when you’re sitting in a superb coffeeshop overlooking classicism buildings. So we think it’s...

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essentials , getting around , money , prices

Entry To Russia With And Without Visa Shortly Explained

19.01.2020
Passports

We have found out that the introduction of the e-visa to St. Petersburg and the Leningradskaya Oblast (the Leningrad region) raised a lot of questions regarding entry rules to Russia. We have summarized all the basic options to enter the country with the clarification of some aspects which seem to be not so evident. As of early 2020, there are four...

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border , essentials , ferry , Leningrad region , sea cruise , visa

Seven Typical Mistakes With E-Visas To St. Petersburg

04.11.2019
Visa rejected

Nearly 800 of 31,000 travelers with e-visas were denied access to St. Petersburg and sent back home to their countries in October because of mistakes they had made in fulfilling their papers when applying for the visas or in the use of it. We set up a list of typical mistakes which can make your journey to Russia with the help of an electronic visa...

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border , essentials , Leningrad region , traveler's advice , visa
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