Gorod Moskva Travel Forum

I will be flying to bishkek, from Kiev via moscow.

I will fly into terminal C, but i will fly ouyt of Terminal 2. Will I need a transit visa? I am gettting conflicting informaiton from various sources. Thanks to anyone who can help.

is there a common time that the vigil service on Saturday night and the Sunday Divine Liturgy is served in Moscow?

In particular does anyone know the service times at the Church of the Mother if God of the Consolation of all Sorrows (bogomateri vsekh skorbyashchikh Radost) at Ulitsa Bolshaya Ordynka?

thank you

C.

I am doing some initial research to travel to Russia fall 2009 ...

Have looked at individual land tours, but it is so stressful to cope with the risk of having to cancel, not to mention the expense, that I have determined it is best (and cheaper!) to stay in a nice hotel and work with the concierge.

1. Is it necessary - advisable for a woman alone to have a guide to keep company (I have read all the warnings about police scams and passports)

2. Is a concierge the best way to book the Grand Express into St. Petersburg? [with the price of the tour, even staying at the Royal Meridian will be a bargain). The Grand Express showed a single (entire cabin) Grand Class for around $900 USD ... is this more or less what I can expect to pay via a concierge?

3. As far as airport distance and departure hassles ... is it best to start in Moscow or in St. Petersburg? Do the trains travel overnight in either direction? In other words, what would be the best airport to arrive, and the best to leave - St. Pete or Moscow (I know there are three airports in Moscow!)

4. Would it be a good idea to originate and return to an interim country other than the US (I was thinking about Helsinki as I have not been there).

5. Exactly *what* do you need to carry with you - the *actual* passport or a copy? A copy of the hotel's registration? What else? I would *hate* to hand my passport over to any of those police guys.

Thanks ...

Dear VT Muscovites

Can you advise me please on the type of ticket I should buy from Domodedovo airport to Polyanka metro station? I understand that I should get the train to Paveletskaya and join the metro network there.

I shall be in Moscow for four days and so I expect buying a carnet would be cheaper, but can I do this at Domodedovo or after I get to Paveletskaya metro station?

Thank you/Spasibo

C.

Hi,

I am at Domodedovo at 4:30 pm. a I have got plane from Shetemetyevo at 10:00 pm.
Is it possible to make it not using a cab (direct bus between airportsm train to city and then a bus to the airport, etc.)? Any suggestions?

Many thanks,

Piotr

I am seeking budget,safe,easy access accomodation for a return visit to Moscow of at least 7 days or more..,also consider a home stay with someone and happy help with english- interests of mine incluse art, books , museums, discussion,poetry, music etc - period towards end this august or beginning septor ranging between end july -sept

I'm thinking of coming to visit Moscow next month - last there in 1979 so I guess it's changed a bit ;-)

Does anyone know anything about the Park Inn hotel at Sadu and how easy is it to get there from Domodoeveo airport?

Many thanks!

C.

This is not a question, but more about advice for travellers from Ireland.

If you are going on holiday to Russia, make sure you apply for the visa from the Russian Embassy on time. They are not very helpful and seem driven to hinder rather than promote tourism. When I was at the consulate there were a number of college students who were on their 5th visit to the embassy and still had not received a visa. We have made 2 visits and still no visa, but we have had our applications thrown back at us!

We're visiting Moscow from Ireland. Have tried to get tickets for Ballet/Circus etc. but have been unale to do so. Can anyone recommend any sites please?

Thank you.

Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 09:38 AM IRDT
Hi,
Hope this catch you,all,while laughing!
I may plan my late summer holiday(Sept.20-27,2008) to visit Russia(Moscow,
Sochi,...).
Is it any comments on Weather,Accomodation and so on during
end week of September!?
TKS in advance,
Yours,
Mike

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO FIND A PRIVATE CAR/DRIVER FOR SHORT
TRIPS AROUND MOSCOW? I WAS INTERESTED IN ALSO FINDING A GUIDE
TO HELP POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. I DID THAT IN LITHUANIA,
POLAND, DENMARK AND GERMAN AND IT WORKED OUT REALLY GREAT.
I SAW AN AD IN WAYTORUSSIA FOR A PERSON NAMED 'IGOR' WITH A JEEP
CHEROKEE, BUT THEIR FORM FOR BOOKING HIS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE DID
NOT WORK. ANY SUGGESTIONS THAT MIGHT HELP?
THANKS!

Does anyone tell me how the wheater is like in Moscow by these days?


(I´m arriving on 19th June..)

Thank you!

;)


katy

Where can this chocolate be bought?

I wonna know is Moscow safe city. My friends tell me that it's not safe as a tourist to go there. Is it truth?

I have a question; who can translate the words above the 6 little diagrams on this picture:

http://picasaweb.google.com/jobgoes/Lissitzky/photo#5206878932199256226

I need it for my scription about Moscow architecture.
Thanks in advance

Hi Moscow members...I'm moving to Moscow in September. Any recommendations on where I should live? I hear the rents are expensive. What is the size of the average Moscow apartment and the average monthly rent? Thanks.

Looking at going to Moscow

Checked out www.s7.ru and working out expenisve

Swiss Air via Zurich is working out the cheapest

However we land in Moscow Domodedavo airport at 01:55 this is my concern

Whats it like getting from the airport to downtown at that time safety and cost wise ?

I have a question about this fotomontage of the Russian architect Lissitzky. It is taken from Nikitsky Square: http://www.archinect.com/images/uploads/Wolkenbugel_01.jpg

Now my question is: to which direction is this picture taken? (To the south, north.. etc). I need to know the orientation.

Who can help me with this?

hi
can anyone help me with finding train and bus times from moscow to vilnius.
any websites i can use?
how frequent are they, how long is the journey? and how much is the cost?
thanks

Hi everybody,
Anyone can tell me if it exists any chinese community or taiwanese community in Moscow? Is there a china town?

How welcome are Asian people in Moscow?
Thanks for your reply
Fred

what time do the boat tours begin at?

Hey everybody!

I'm going to stay in Moscow for the first time in June.


Will anyone tell me wiich is best to carry to Moscow? Dollars or euros? And who can tell me with the currency?

How safe is it to go for a walk during the day?

How much it may be having lunch?

Thank you!

Could anyone tell me what time the Victory Parade will take place 9th May

Where should I go to watch it?

I will be using the metro. Which stop should I use?

I am looking for maps/designs of the routes of the Moscow metro, made before the year 1930. Who can help me with this?

Hi,

I will be arriving at Domodedovo airport at 2am so I will have to get a taxi to the city centre. Is there a good taxi company operating from the airport? How much should I expect to pay?

It has occured to me that I could just wait in the airport until buses and trains start running! Would it be comfortable?

Hi,

I'm planning on tkaing this route to Moscow:

1. Flight to Latvia (Riga), train to Moscow

Outbound:

Monday 19th

16.10 flight from london heathrow - arrives Latvia 23.30 with a 1hr40min stop change over at Amsterdam

Tuesday 20th

Train from Latvia to Moscow:
Departs 15:15 - arrives 21st 09:41

Return:

Thursday 22nd - Train depart 19:11 - 09:20 on Friday 24th

Friday 23rd - flight departs 13:00 arrives London Heathrow 16:10 with a stop off in Amsterdam

Flight Cost - £183.70
Train Cost - £96 for second class or £158 for second class with breakfast and cleaning.

TOTAL COST - £279.70 or £341.70 + Russian Visa Cost

Any advice from experience travellers, tips, thing sI should know would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Mark

Hi everybody
I need you advice, im going to russia in late december and need some info
Ive found via internet and lonely planet and awesome sounding place to stay called "Galinas flat" that im keen on
If anyone has been there or has any tips on it give me a bell.

Thanks heapes

Joseph

Can someone give me the E-mail address of MoskvaReka-Travel Agency??
I understand they are a reputable and licensed Travel Agents.
I need to get in touch with them but don't have their E-mail address.
Thank you a lot

Hi, I am going to Moscow for 3 months (May-July) and would like to have some russian classes (during weekend)..I think a university student will be just fine..anyone who knows anything or has a university contact that would be more than helpfule

Has anyone any experience or whatever of this service?