Anyone Here Been To Russia ?

10/22/2008 7:05:59 PM	Anyone Here Been To Russia ?
gentlebear1949 Apple Creek, OH 68, joined Jul. 2008	If you have been to Russia, tell us about your experience there,please. Meet singles at DateHookup.dating, we're 100% free! Join now!
10/23/2008 10:54:49 AM	Anyone Here Been To Russia ?
traveljunkie Pittsburgh, PA 47, joined Jun. 2007	Great thread - I've never been, so, I agree please share with us if you have! =,)
10/26/2008 11:47:36 AM	Anyone Here Been To Russia ?
lakc Batam Indonesia 57, joined Sep. 2008	I haven't been to the "true" Russia but I have been to Baku, Azerbaijan. It's part of the old Soviet Union and pulled away from them in the early 1990's (I think). It's a beautiful country but has been pulled down from years of neglect and corruption! The photo of me in red is actually in Baku dining at a local bar and grill. I've been there several times for work....lot's of oil!
10/26/2008 7:21:33 PM	Anyone Here Been To Russia ?
aginghippy2008 Beaverton, OR 71, joined Jul. 2008	Yes ... St. Petersburg for a couple of days while on a Baltic cruise. Quite remarkable. Be certain to tour the Hermitage Museum if you have a chance.
11/8/2008 11:05:39 PM	Anyone Here Been To Russia ?
solar_wind New Haven, KY 42, joined Jul. 2008	I spent three weeks in Russia and Ukraine in 1991. I went as a student ambassador in high school. First stop was St. Petersburg (still called Leningrad at the time). While the other groups got put up in the nice hotel, my group got this cheap place. We figured it out to cost about 33 cents a day in American money. On our second day there they turned off the hot water. Do you know what it's like trying to bathe in ice cold water? It was awful. At one hotel in Ukraine some of us got put up on the 5th floor. It took 15 minutes for the elevator to arrive, and then another 15 minutes for it to get to the ground floor. It was just a lot easier to use the stairs. The hotel we stayed at in Moscow had a resturant on the ground floor. They would not sell Pepsi to us. They told us they were sold out. But they seemed to have plenty to sell to the Russian customers. In Moscow they have Arbot Street. It's basically a street full of vendors. You can barter for lower prices on things you want to buy. You could get a bottle of vodka for an American T-Shirt. We visited a youth camp. Everyone there was really great, they even played a soccor game with us. They seemed to be starved for anything American. We were told to take gum to share with the younger children. They were like little vultures when we brought out the gum, we were swarmed by them. You had to pay to use the public bathrooms, and if you needed toilet paper you had to pay extra for it. There were community vending machines with mineral water. I believe there were two cups to a machine. When you were done with your water you put the cup back in the machine for the next person. I did participate in some home stays, where I spent the day with a few families. They all had TVs and American movies dubbed in Russian. Everyone I met seemed to be very family oriented. One of the guys in my group asked a girl out on a date. He got a little surprise when she showed up for the date. They were escorted by her brother and two cousins, she was never without them right there. In one town in Ukraine me and a few other girls in my group got to meet some guys from the black market. Believe it or not, they didn't try to push anything off on us. They were just thrilled to meet Americans. One of them spoke English and translated everything for us. I correspnded with one of them for several years. We visited Lenin's Tomb in Red Square. That was a little scary. There were soldiers all over the place. While we waited in line we were instructed by our guide to keep our voices low and not to laugh at anything. A couple of the guys in my group got a little loud and some soldiers came over wanting to know what was going on. Once inside the tomb we were told not to talk at all. Russia and Ukraine are both beautiful countries and I wouldn't mind going back there some day.
11/11/2008 6:11:15 PM	Anyone Here Been To Russia ?
007shark Crystal River, FL 41, joined Aug. 2008	I must say that I have always wanted to visit Russia. Solar_wind, I bet it was a real eye opener to visit a communist country. [Edited 11/11/2008 6:12:19 PM ]
1/28/2009 10:43:27 AM	Anyone Here Been To Russia ?
susie_30 Claremore, OK 39, joined Sep. 2008	I have been to Moscow and St Petersberg. Did alot of sight seeing and have some beautiful pics of Red Square. St Basil's Cathedral is amazing. Went to a monostary in St Petersberg which was also beautiful. I went with a group in high school and we even got to see the night life and went to a couple of disco tech's which was interesting. Food was very different but they do have several American fast food chains like Pizza Hut and McD's. I would love to go back !!!
4/30/2009 10:18:05 PM	Anyone Here Been To Russia ?
alex33009 Hallandale, FL 55, joined Apr. 2007	Hi there. I was a few times in Russia. It's a beautiful country, very nice peoples, but so many crimes there. I hope you know somebody there.
5/6/2009 3:34:05 AM	Anyone Here Been To Russia ?
rayman_ca Roseville, CA 44, joined Apr. 2009	I've been to Russia several times. It's a beautiful country with beautiful people and culture. I would recommend you travel with a tour group unless you know someone there or travelling with someone who speak the language. There is a lot of little things that a travel agency will take care of for you that you don't realizes, like travel visa and registration in the country. You will want to travel there during the spring or fall season when the weather is best. The winter is too cold and the summer is too hot and humid. Learning a little about the language will help you a lot. If you're planning to travel to a city other than Moscow, you'll probably need to change flight at the Moscow airport. You would think this would be an easy task, but the domestic and international airport is a few miles apart. You'll need to change airport to catch your flight. Which means baggage checkout and check-in at the other airport. If you're with a tour guide, you'll probably would have no problems finding your way. But if you're not with a tour guide, you'll need to take a shuttle from Sheremetyevo 2 to Sheremetyevo 1 airport. There will be many cab drivers pestering you for a ride. They charge about $40, which is expensive since you can catch the shuttle for free or a small fee. Currency exchange. One US dollar is about 30 rubles. Sounds like a lot, but the prices in Moscow is about the same, if not more, than the states. You should exchange some rubles as you check out your bags, about $100 will be good for transportation or some food. Most shops at the airport will accept dollars or credit card, but it cost more. You don't want to exchange too much at the airport. I notice you get a better exchange rate at the local hotel or bank. Also, before you leave Russia, you want to exchange all your rubles back to dollars. I found out that my local international airport doesn't exchange rubles. Be prepare to pay more for things if you're not traveling with someone that speaks the language. Example of this would be the price of admission to a museum. There's a price for locals ($5) and a price for foreigners ($25). Not very tourist friendly... I guess if you don't speak or read the language, you probably wouldn't notice. If money is not an issue, you could probably afford the best hotel and a personal tour guide. I'm just suggesting things that may help save you some money. If you plan to stay in a city for a while, I would suggest to rent a flat (apartment) which would be a lot cheaper than hotel. Ahead of time before you travel. I was able to find one for $600/month (2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath). It is also worth noting that the hotel standards are a bit lower than it is in the USA. A good hotel in Russia will seem like Motel 6 in my opinion. I didn't care to see what the bad hotels look like. Be sure to register your visa after you check into your hotel. You'll have three days to register upon your arrival. It's basically a stamp on your passport stating where you are staying and for how long you'll be in the country. This can be taken care of by the hotel you're staying for a small fee. If you don't register, you'll pay a big penalty fee ($500?) when you try to leave the country. You can also get into trouble with law enforcement if you don't have your visa register within 3 days. I was told law enforcement can stop you and check your passport and visa. That never happen to me, but you've been warn. This may all sound negative, but once you settle down, unpack and start sight seeing. It is worth all the trouble. The museums contains the most beautiful and unique art which you won't find anywhere else in the world. The architecture of some of the churches and buildings are fascinating. You'll probably want to visit the Kremlin, Red Square, and the museums. As for shopping, you'll definitely want to visit the Izmaylovo market in Moscow. You will find all your tourist shopping needs at this market. In addition, you can haggle on almost everything, and would get a cheap price on things if you have a translator to haggle for you. If you feel a little adventurous, you can get around the city of Moscow using the underground transit systems. Very cheap and efficient. The food is good and decent. I didn't find any local dishes that stands out for me. They are delicious, but nothing that I would try and make at home. You can also visit the more Americanize restaurants like McDonald, KFC, or Pizzahut. Fair warning, they do not taste the same as here in the states. For me, it tasted worse... Good Vodka and Caviar are very cheap through if you're into it! Oh yeah, one last thing. Bring your own toilet paper!!! Unless you like using sand paper... It's not that bad, but close to it.

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