Russia
Russia unfolds across continents, from imperial cities to vast wilderness, with a cultural mosaic shaped by centuries of change.
Overview
Moscow’s grandeur and St. Petersburg’s artistic legacy anchor a country where the Russian language links regions as diverse as the Golden Ring’s historic towns and Siberia’s wild expanses. The sheer scale offers everything from urban sophistication to remote natural wonders.
At a glance
Language
- Russian(Official)
Population146,119,928
CurrencyRussian Ruble (RUB)
1 RUB = 0.0119 USD
1 USD = 84.3744 RUB
Popular places
Russia
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Unified E-Visa
Russian unified electronic visa for private, business, tourism, and listed event participation purposes; it is single-entry, valid for 120 days, and permits stays up to 30 days from entry.
- 30 days
- No work rights
Languages
- Russian(Official)
- Abaza(Regional)
- Adyghe(Regional)
- Bashkir(Regional)
- Belarusian(Regional)
- Chechen(Regional)
- Chuvash(Regional)
- Crimean Tatar(Regional)
- Erzya(Regional)
- Ingrian(Regional)
- Ingush(Regional)
- Kabardian(Regional)
- Kalmyk(Regional)
- Karachay-Balkar(Regional)
- Karelian(Regional)
- Khakas(Regional)
- Komi
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Russia.
Canada
Avoid all travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Avoid all travel to Russia due to the impacts of the armed conflict with Ukraine and the risk of terrorism.The armed conflict in Ukraine has led to armed incursions and shelling in areas close to the Russian-Ukrainian border. Drone strikes, explosions, and fires have occurred further into Russia’s interior. The impacts of the armed conflict with Ukraine could also include:partial military mobilizationrestrictions on financial transactionslimited flight optionsIf you are in Russia, you should consider leaving the country by commercial means. If you remain in Russia, maintain a low profile.. Canadians holding Russian citizenship may be subject to call-up for mandatory military service.If you decide to remain despite this advisory, be aware that:you may have to stay in Russia longer than
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