| | Moscow advice Page 1 of 1 | | Im going to Moscow in July. Any useful tips or advice on where to tay or what to see…? I’v read about a cat circus, sounds fantastic. | |
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j-mix
| | Joined: 10/4/2005
Msg: 2 | |
| Moscow advice
Posted: 3/7/2006 12:27:03 PM | 1. keep your return tickets with you. u need it if police will stop you.
2. u should visit Kremlin. it have plenty of museums. http://www.kreml.ru | |
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| Moscow advice
Posted: 3/13/2006 11:36:02 AM | | ill keep that in mind. thanx | |
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| Moscow advice
Posted: 3/19/2006 9:10:01 AM | | also bring ur own toliet paper u can finish hard wood with the stuff u find there an carry some with you when you go out cause they dont supply it in restrooms.tip the floor lady when u 1st go to room and get a better pillow..carry american cigarettes at least 1 carton even if you dont smoke and if you do leave them on table(bring box type) with top open so every one can smoke them..if you dont speak russian learn some they may laugh but then they will impressed that you thought enuff to try to learn it...also if you dont speak it trust me on a crowed city some one there will speak it. get a map at hotel and have desk mark where hotel is if you get lost just show map and some one will help you back.carry new amercian money but not bigger than a 20. dont wear ur best watch or a bunch of rings better buy like 4 or 5 cheap watchs and give them as gifts. take some other junk like college sweat shirts and caps cheap pens with ur company name are great gifts. smile alot cause they still really dont. get some american flag pins and hand them out also they love the cheap little gifts. and just be NICE and you will have a great time.... | |
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Licm
| | Joined: 3/25/2006
Msg: 5 | |
| Moscow advice
Posted: 3/29/2006 9:26:42 AM | | I work over there, and some really good advice is this, carry anything you want to keep in tight pockets, the pick pockets are very smart, what we do is carry only a small amount of rubles 10,000 or so and we split it up in to pockets, backpacks can easily be cleaned out when you are walking, they also look for the cool eletronic gadgets, so if you are only going to russia leave the expensive things at home,or hidin on you, the people well most of them are great people, but stay sharp, online you can get a translation progam for a palm pilot, or computor that does speak so you can learn a few words, and when you land there be ready for the long ques of people, it is best to be travelling with a group or at least another person, you will have the time of your life, if you are not set on moscow, try St Petersburg-beautiful place, and alot to see, if you have any other questions just ask, have a safe trip | |
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Sigi
| | Joined: 5/26/2005
Msg: 6 | |
| Moscow advice
Posted: 4/12/2006 8:54:00 PM | It's been a couple of years ago and I was there in winter time (the Red Square looked like a 'fary tale' at night). I enjoyed the cathedrals, flee markets, museum, theaters, art schools and vodka! (to keep you warm...)
Mostly enjoyed the Golden Ring...it is one of the oldest Russian routes. It goes to the north-east of Moscow and forms a circle. There are many interesting ancient Russian cities and towns along the way, full of history and unique Russian architecture.
Enjoy your trip! | |
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| Big Bud or licm
Posted: 4/16/2006 1:36:12 AM | I'm going over to St Petersburg shortly
I tried to write to you to..well..pick your brains a bit more to tell the truth. lol
But in one case I am too old to ask
And in the other I am too FAR to ask :)
If either of you guys reads this and can contact me it will be appreciated :)
Anyone done any trading there?
What is needed or wanted?
Any ideas?
metadore | |
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| Big Bud or licm
Posted: 5/7/2006 9:37:04 AM | | Taking the subject further that St>Petersburg and Moscow--I am hoping tp find someone who has been on the TransSiberian Express to China Border--to pick their brains a little--it may well be the last big journey I make--bearingin mind that I shall be a lone female of 77 (I have no probem with that!) but I am hardly the type for backpacking lifestyle--basically I would like comment from someone on the comforts of the train?????? | |
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lerka
| | Joined: 9/1/2006
Msg: 9 | |
| Big Bud or licm
Posted: 10/8/2006 9:05:44 PM | | obviously, the Red Squire. And also keep your passport in an extra safe place. | |
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