Destinations

Russia

The sheer size of Russia is beyond most people's comprehension, and many tourists only get to see the culturally rich cities of Moscow and St Petersburg. However, the other-worldly landscapes of eastern Russia also have much to offer.

Capital – Moscow
Major cities - St Petersburg and Novgorod
Places of interest – Rostov-on-Don and Sochi
Time Zone – GMT +2, +3, +4, +5, +10, +12, +8
Language – Russian. To learn the basics of Russian visit www.masterrussian.com
Russia currency - Russia uses Russian Rubles. OneRUB is worth around two pence. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc

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