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Safety in tourist trip . 

Russia - very interesting country. The quantity of tourists visiting Russia increases every year. The trip to Russia is capable to deliver to you many pleasant impressions. But, that your trip was safe, at a trip to Russia to you follows some safety rules for foreign tourists.

Movement on streets.

Passing road, be especially cautious. Drivers of cars in Russia often do not pass pedestrians even on pedestrian crossings. Moving on streets on foot do not forget to look to itself under legs. On sidewalk there can be holes and obstacles in the most unexpected places. Try to not involve in itself of excessive attention loud conversation or too active behavior.

Food.

Restaurants of Moscow, Petersburg and other large cities of Russia will offer you a wide choice of dishes of the European kitchen. At desire you can find also for example the American McDonald's, the Italian pizzeria or the Chinese restaurant. It is necessary to be cautious at purchase peep on sale directly in the street.

Water.

It is necessary to consider that water (water from the crane) is usually non drinkable. Some hotels of a high class have the filtered and suitable water for drink. In most cases it is necessary to use for drink water in bottles. Potable water can be got in many shops, it is accessible also cheap.

Alcohol.

The most popular alcoholic drinks in Russia are beer and vodka. Beer in banks usually enough high quality and safe. Other alcoholic drinks should be got only in large shops. Russian are often intemperate in the use of alcohol. Do not forget, that the drunk person is an easy victim for criminals. Avoid the neighbourhood with the drunk companies and try to not take alcohol with strangers.

Safety rules.

The overwhelming majority of citizens of Russia are very peaceful, quiet and nonaggressive people. They are dealt usually with the problems, not get attention to foreigners, do not represent for you any danger and are ready to come always to the aid. But foreign tourists involve enhanced attention of fine criminals. To avoid problems it is necessary to adhere to simple rules.

  • Take with yourself only a small amount of money which you plan to spend.
  • Hold a purse with money in a reliable place, whence it cannot pull out. For example, put money in an internal pocket of a jacket, in a bag attached to a belt.
  • If you have at yourselves a plenty of money, never show it to associates.
  • In crowded places hold a bag with valuable things before itself.
  • Never change money in the street, do it only in bank or special exchange office.
  • Never give money to beggars and gipsies, do not talk to them.
  • Leaving hotel, leave the information where you have gone. If you do not speak Russian, it is necessary to have at yourself a note in Russian with the name and the address of hotel.

The data placed on this page should not be an occasion for refusal of a trip to Russia. We wish you have a successful and safe tourist trip.

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