If you plan the safe and enjoyable trip to Russia you should know some useful tips. Believe Russians are kind and hospitable people and always ready to help foreiners if they need help:
1. Learn Russian in advance at least some basic phrases because average Russian citizens do not speak foreign languages.
2. Get acquainted with the city you are going to visit (places to eat, to go out: restaurants, cafes, theaters, museums, sights).
3. Search for possible accommodation – we recommend to choose a homestay program because it will help you to know Russian culture and way of life better.
4. Be ready for changeable weather. Take warm clothes even in summer; for example, the average summer temperature in Petrozavodsk accounts for 17 °C.
5. Don’t forget to change your national currency. Take the minimum because there are cash machines everywhere, but you will have to pay a commission.
6. Make an account in “VKontakte” http://vk.com/ – Russian social network where you can find Russian friends who will help you to be assimilated into the country.
7. Find organizations that work with foreigners where you can find Russian language courses or volunteers speaking your native language
8. On arrival buy a local SIM-card. The main Russian mobile network providers are Megafon, Beeline, MTS and Tele2. (Take into account that you need to provide your passport to buy a SIM-card).
9. Do not be afraid of difficulties and do not believe your first impressions.
1. Learn Russian in advance at least some basic phrases because average Russian citizens do not speak foreign languages.
2. Get acquainted with the city you are going to visit (places to eat, to go out: restaurants, cafes, theaters, museums, sights).
3. Search for possible accommodation – we recommend to choose a homestay program because it will help you to know Russian culture and way of life better.
4. Be ready for changeable weather. Take warm clothes even in summer; for example, the average summer temperature in Petrozavodsk accounts for 17 °C.
5. Don’t forget to change your national currency. Take the minimum because there are cash machines everywhere, but you will have to pay a commission.
6. Make an account in “VKontakte” http://vk.com/ – Russian social network where you can find Russian friends who will help you to be assimilated into the country.
7. Find organizations that work with foreigners where you can find Russian language courses or volunteers speaking your native language
8. On arrival buy a local SIM-card. The main Russian mobile network providers are Megafon, Beeline, MTS and Tele2. (Take into account that you need to provide your passport to buy a SIM-card).
9. Do not be afraid of difficulties and do not believe your first impressions.
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