About the country
| Russia (Cyrillic) | Россия |
| Capital | Moscow |
| Currency | Russian Ruble |
Russia is indeed a huge country, however, the 2D layout of the common European maps are misleading. If you check back on a 3D globe, Russia is far not as big compared to the diameters across Africa and multiple European countries are far smaller than they seem to be. Maybe you only want to check out famous Moscow or St Petersburg. Perhaps you consider another region like the Lake Baikal as your travel destination within Russia. If you consider traveling across the country, consider taking the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Traveling to Russia requires a visa, even with a German passport. I have written a post on how to get a Russian tourist visa with more details. When I traveled to Russia, I entered by train, on the train (Trans-Mongolian Railway) from Ulaanbaatar. I left Russia by plane, there have been quite cheap offers before anyone knew about Corona and before Russia invaded into Ukraine.
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The Trans-Mongolian Railway – Part 2: from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk
Describing my experience traveling by train from Ulaanbaatar to Irkutsk, showing the scenery of northern Mongolia and the journey along southern Lake Baikal.
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How to get a Russian Tourist Visa
Even some powerful passports need a visa for Russia. I share my experience regarding the visa application. This article contains no official documentation.
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Exploring Irkutsk and the Olkhon Island within Lake Baikal
Sharing my travel experiences of the Siberian capital, Irkutsk. Additionally, providing a guide on how to best check out the Olkhon Island within Lake Baikal.
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Fulfilling a dream: taking the Trans-Mongolian Railway
Crossing Mongolia by train is a one-of-a-lifetime experience. The trains are on low speed, providing enough time to inhale the vast emptiness of this country.