Traveling to Russia from India
When traveling to Russia it is important to know where is the best place to exchange rubles because not all operators apply the same commissions.
It’s also important to know the best way to pay in Russia after international sanctions.
Finally, it’s important to know about the prices and the cost of living in order to get an idea of what the trip will cost you: hotels, restaurants, shops, museums, public transportation, etc.
In this section of the blog I explain where is the best place to exchange rubles, how to pay in Russia, as well as the prices that you’ll find.
In this section of the blog I explain where is the best place to exchange rubles, how to pay in Russia, as well as the prices that you’ll find.
I'll explain step by step how to open a bank account in Russia. Any foreigner who is legally in Russia for tourism, business, studies, or has a residence permit can open a bank account and have a Russian MIR card. The application can be done online. …
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In this post I will explain the different options you have to pay in Russia today, after payment systems such as Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Maestro or American Express have suspended their operations in Russia. Cash, Chinese UnionPay cards or Russian MIR …
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In this article I tell you my personal experience sending money to Russia using some methods that are currently working such as Advcash, Profee, YooMoney or Binance.Methods that work (and those that don't)With the economic sanctions …
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This article tries to answer a frequent question that confronts all those who have traveled to Russia: Where is it better to change indian rupees for rubles? In the airport? At your bank? In a bank in Russia? In an ATM in Russia? Making your …
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In this article I will explain how you can request tax refund on purchases made in Russian stores. To do this you must make a minimum purchase of 10,000 rubles in any of the affiliated stores, fill out a Tax-Free form in the store and validate it in …
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