Practical guides
Visas, flights, trains, bank cards, SIM and relocation — the paperwork side, with current numbers.
Sub-sections
Russian Visa Guide 2026: E-visa, Tourist, Work, HQS and Residence
Every Russian visa in 2026 explained: e-visa, tourist, private, business, work, HQS, study, 'shared values' visa, RVP, VNZh, citizenship. Real costs, real ti…
Living in Russia in 2026: The Complete Honest Guide
Visas, money, rent, internet, VPN, healthcare, language: a no-bullshit 2026 guide to actually living in Russia, written by a Russian who comes and goes betwe…
Cost of Living in Russia 2026: Real Numbers from Moscow to the Regions
Real 2026 prices: rent, groceries, restaurants, metro, taxi, utilities, gym and three full monthly budgets — Moscow, St. Petersburg, and a typical region.
Mir Card & Money in Russia 2026: Bank Accounts, SBP, SWIFT, Crypto
The complete 2026 guide for foreigners: opening a Russian bank account, getting an INN, Mir card abroad, SBP instant transfers, what's left of SWIFT, and usi…
Moscow Travel Guide 2026: 7-Day Itinerary, Real Tips
How to actually visit Moscow in 2026: e-visa, eSIM, cash without Visa, the metro, where to stay, what to eat, and a 7-day itinerary that skips the tourist tr…
Moscow, unfiltered
Photos and notes from the city as it looks on a normal day, not on a postcard.
Say it in Russian
Real phrases people actually use, with pronunciation you can copy out loud.
Russian alphabet
All 33 letters with sound, look-alike traps and what each one really sounds like.
Transliterator
Turn any Latin text into Cyrillic and back, instantly.
Cyrillic keyboard
Type Russian without installing anything, then copy the result.
Your name in Russian
How your name is written and said in Russian, including the friendly short form.
Which Russian city fits you?
Eight questions, one city, and a reason for each answer.
Start here
Three good entry points into the rest of the site.