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Today I am going to talk about my experience when I traveled to Russia, I hope you enjoy this blog, let´s start!

Why should you travel to Russia?

Russia is the biggest country in the world, with a very variable weather, it can go from an extremely cold climate to a subtropical one, it all depends on where you go. It is very important to clarify the great time difference that it has, which can produce a little confusion, but that is the least of it; we must focus more on its delicious foods, its famous Matrioshkas, its beautiful culture, architecture and the beautiful places it has.

Tips before traveling to Russia

You must have:

• Valid passport.
• A compulsory tourist visa for the countries of Mexico, Spain, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, should be requested at the Russian embassy of each country.
• An invitation letter which consists of being requested from the hotel in which we are going to stay.
• Medical insurance.
• A visa application will be requested after meeting all the above requirements.
• Know the type of currency in the country.
• You could make a list of the places you are going to visit.
• It is very important to bring an umbrella and warm clothing (warm)
• Be punctual when going to the airport in case there are delays when checking in or looking for the boarding area.
• Choosing a good seat on the plane can be a window seat, an aisle seat or a middle seat.
• Most importantly, have a money budget.

Is it difficult to travel to Russia from Costa Rica?

It is not complicated at all, all you have to do is meet the above requirements and look for an airline that is reliable, it is also important to know that not everyone can pay the same type of ticket, so it is important to research the prices they offer the different airlines, since they vary from $ 670 to $ 1,350 per person, also depends on the type of class because it can be business class, first class or economy class.

When you arrive at the foreign airport and have gone through the departures, baggage claim, migration and security, you can go to the taxi station, the car rental area or you can simply travel by subway, just like there is also the option of buses, trolleybuses and trams.

The most beautiful places in Russia that nobody can miss.

It is important to know that a trip to Europe, mainly Russia, cannot be done in a week or two, it takes more time to get to know some places and also to visit them with all the calm in the world.

Some places to visit in Russia are:

In Moscow:

• Kremlin
• Red Square                                                        
• Saint Basil's Cathedral
• Filipovski Park (Filipovski Park metro)
• GUM

In Saint Petersburg:                                                                                    

• Hermitage museum
• Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
• Peterhof Palace
• Kazan Cathedral
• Nevsky Prospect Avenue

Some very famous beaches:

• Crystal bay beach, Vladivostok
• Blue Bay beach, Crimea
• The beaches of the town of Dzhemete, Anapa, Krasnodar
• Sochi, also known as the Russian Black Sea playground
• Anapa

Some suggestions in ...

• Shopping: Some foreigners can make tax-free purchases in Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Sochi, what you must do is present the passport to claim 18% of the expenses.                                                                                                                        If you are a compulsive buyer it is better that you keep an eye on the dates of the low seasons so that you go and so you can buy many things.                                          You should not only look for traditional brands, but also Russian ones because most of the time they have very reasonable prices.

• Meals: It is good to break the barriers and experience new things, such as Russian food, since for being such a large country it offers a wide variety of foods and it would be good to try some of its typical dishes such as Pelmeni, Shashlyk, Borsch, Uja, Shchi and best of all, Red Caviar.

• Communication: It is very important to take care of body expression when communicating with someone native to the country, you also have to be patient and most importantly respectful, because we are in a foreign country, with a completely different culture and language, it is also important know a little about the foreign language to generate a little interest in the other person and thus facilitate communication.

Things we should NOT do in Russia:                                    

• Forget your passport at the hotel or other place.
• Photographing official buildings.
• Drinking alcohol on the street.
• Call a woman “woman”.
• Smile too much at strangers.
• Change money on the street, in this case you should go to the bank.

Things that can be done in Russia:

• Travel many places.
• Respect their culture and language.
• Learn a little about the country's activities.
• Respect their schedules.
• You can dress up at night like many Russians do to go to the theater or the cinema.
• You ought to be respectful.

Extra data:

• When you go to the airport, you should never forget to have your passport, boarding pass, money and a pen in case you need to fill out some documents, such as a book or some 
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• You could buy many souvenirs, such as the famous Matrioshkas, Hochlomá and Fedóskino, to bring gifts to your loved ones.
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• You should look up vacation information to learn more about Russian customs and traditions.
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• It is very important to be punctual when you go to the airport to avoid delays in the check-in, security control or in the baggage claim.
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• It is also very important to keep in mind that you should never leave your luggage alone or with strangers, as you could have problems.