TRAVEL INFORMATION ABOUT MOSCOW, RUSSIA

Weather in Moscow, Russia

In April, the afternoon temperatures reach an average of 6 to 8 degrees, while temperatures in the morning and night are around 1 to 2 degrees Celsius.

The 2020 Moscow Success Summit will be held from 3 to 9 April, which is in the Spring Season. The average amount of daylight in Spring is 14 hours. The temperatures for Moscow during this time will be:

Do remember to dress appropriately for the weather!

Currency

The Russian currency is the ruble (₽, RUB) which is subdivided into 100 kopeks. Bills come in 5₽, 10₽ (rare), 50₽, 100₽, 200₽, 500₽, 1,000₽, 2,000₽, 5,000₽ and coins come in 1₽, 2₽, 5₽, 10₽. 1, 5, 10 and 50 kopek coins are now rarely used, though still in circulation.

Tax in Moscow

The consumption tax in Russia is a 20% Value-added tax (VAT). For select items such as medication or certain children’s goods, the VAT is 10%.

Time Zone

GMT +3

Airline City Code

Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)

Domodedovo International Airport (DME)

Vnukovo International Airport (VKO)

Local Languages Spoken

Russian is the main language in Moscow. However, most citizens in Moscow are bilingual and are fluent in English.

Telephone Country Code

(+7)

Visa Information

Any foreign visitor who wishes to enter Russia must have a passport, which will remain valid during the period of stay. In order to enter Russia, visitors usually must comply with the conditions of their visas and authorizations of resident eligibility. Tourist Visa is needed for most country of residents. For more information on visa requirement, please visit the link below for more information.