Planning Russian travel means that you need to begin early and plan thoroughly. One of the first facts about Russian travel that one should be aware of is that obtaining a visa to enter this complex and interesting country can take quite some time. Unlike other countries in which there may be no visa requirements at all, or the act of obtaining a visa takes no time at all, requiring a visa to travel to can be an exercise in patience; so be prepared for this fact up front and try to be flexible with your travel dates.

Citizens of and the can sometimes get away with traveling to other countries without the need for a visa. This is particularly true in tourist popular destinations such as the Caribbean . Such is not the case in , and visas are not given at the border. 

The time of year that you plan your Russian travel will dictate the type of garments you should pack. While is typically thought of as home to a rather cold climate, this is in fact true only during the long winter. In the summer, the temperatures can become oppressively hot, particularly in cities such as Moscow . Even in Siberia , well known for its frigid temperatures, the summers can be rather warm. Plan on temperature ranges between sixty-five and eighty-five during the summer in . Russian travel in the winter necessitates layered clothing and warm outerwear. During the winter, the nights tend to be quite long and temperatures can dip to below zero. If you plan to travel to during the spring tha

The act of embarking on Russian travel is actually not that difficult, once arrangements have been properly made for a visa. Daily flights connect Moscow to most major European cities as well as other cities located throughout North America and Asia . Daily service runs are also available from St. Petersburg .

If you happen to be traveling from Europe, you also have the option of taking rail transportation from cities such as Amsterdam, Prague, Warsaw, Paris and Helsinki to Moscow . The Trans-Siberian Railway is one of the most well known rail runs in the world and takes visitors from Moscow to Vladivostok and on to Beijiing. Cruise and ferry services are also available between , , , , , and .

Once in , traveling between points can be somewhat more difficult. Air transportation from one point to another is available; however, it tends to be somewhat unpredictable. Of course, it’s always possible to rent a car and attempt driving during your Russian travel; however, you should be prepared for the fact that roads tend to be somewhat less than reliable and it can be difficult to find petrol at times. Rail transportation is by far the better option and far less expensive; although the process does take longer.