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Sep. 15
2023Order a Russian Debit Card - no More Cash while Travelling

In recent times, international payment cards have faced certain restrictions when used within Russia due to sanctions. This has created inconveniences for travellers who rely on their cards for everyday transacti...

Sep. 11
2023Russian Visa Registration Requirement

Introduction One of the essential requirements associated with a Russian tourist visa is the need to register it within seven working days of your arrival in the country. In this blog post, we will explore ...

Jun. 07
2023Airline Vouchers

Many customers still have credit vouchers from Aeroflot, S7 or other Russian airlines. The vouchers are due to expire in 2023. Please see below for information how to request a refund from the airline. As...

Apr. 12
2023Book domestic and international train tickets in Russia

We can help with domestic and international train tickets in Russia. Please note, there are only two international destinations currently available in Russia: Belarus and Mongolia. Our company offers a wide se...

Apr. 06
2023How to Obtain a Tourist Invitation Letter for Russia

A Tourist Invitation Letter is an essential part of the process for obtaining a Russian visa. It is issued by an authorised organization in Russia and acts as proof that the applicant has been "invited" to visit ...

Apr. 05
2023Discounted Aeroflot Tickets

We are happy to offer Aeroflot tickets originating in or within Russia with a 5-10% discount from the regular price published on their website. In addition to the discount, this offer may be of interest to those ...

Mar. 27
2023Practical advice – travel to Russia in 2023

The recent conflict has affected lives of many people and we are very sorry for the latest developments. However, people are still travelling to Russia and require assistance and advice. Our company is happy to h...

Mar. 21
2023Tourist Visas to China are Now Available

Great news! Finally, after more than two years of strict covid restrictions and border closures China has started issuing all types of visas. Tourists visa applications are open from 15 March 2023. Short-term ...

Dec. 29
2022China to open borders on 8 January 2023

China eases travel restrictions after 3 years of strict covid policies. The borders for international tourism will reopen on 8 January 2023. The authorities will also start issuing visas. There will be no any qua...

Oct. 19
2022Lake Baikal and Listvyanka Village

There are many reasons to visit the lake and experience the way of life over here. The usual activities of adventure tourism like trekking, biking, kayaking, fishing or jeep-safaris are all the more memorabl...

Sep. 14
2022Travel to Russia in 2023. Start planning your holiday today

Reviewed: 22/01/2023 Tours to Russia and Mongolia We continue operating our tours to Russia and Mongolia and we have updated departure dates and prices for most of our packages in 2023. In 2022 we had custom...

Aug. 15
2022Travel insurance for Russia

Most European or US-based insurers are currently reluctant to provide travel insurance for Russia. Even if travel insurance is not required while applying for your visa (UK, USA passport holders) we believe th...

Jul. 15
2022Russia lifts remaining Covid restrictions and opens all border control points

Russia scraps almost all remaining covid-related restrictions from 15 July 2022 as the number of COVID cases across the country is currently decreasing. Practically it means more travel options to enter the co...

Jun. 18
2022Help with booking domestic flights and hotels in Russia

Go Russia can help booking domestic flights and hotels in Russia. We are aware that travellers who are due to travel to Russia are experiencing issues trying to purchase flights in Russia or book accommodati...

May. 03
2022Long-awaited news! Russia & Mongolia resume railway connection

The Trans-Mongolian railway has resumed its service from Russia to Mongolia and vice versa. The railway connection was interrupted for almost 2 years because of the pandemic and is now ready to take on board the ...

Mar. 18
2022Travel beyond Russia - exlore the Caucasus, Iran and Turkey

Most of you know us under Go Russia brand, but we are also operating in other regions: Mongolia, China, Central Asia and the Caucasus. If you’ve never been to the Caucasus, you’re missing out. We have e...

Mar. 09
2022How to get to / from Russia now

We are very saddened by the latest political events, and we sincerely hope that a peaceful resolution will be found to a conflict between Russia and Ukraine. We have friends, relatives, and colleagues in both ...

Feb. 25
2022About situation in Ukraine and Go Russia tours

Reviewed: 27/06/2022 We are deeply saddened with the latest political events and we sincerely hope that a peaceful resolution will be found to a conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Your safety is our highe...

Feb. 15
2022Mongolia opens its borders for international travellers

We are pleased to announce that starting from 14 February 2022 Mongolia has officially opened its borders for international travellers. All covid related restrictions have also been removed. If you are full...

Jan. 19
2022Rebooking policy – postponing your reservation to 2023

The borders with Russia are open and there are no travel restrictions. All dates published on our website are guaranteed and we are not cancelling any tours to Russia in 2022. Currently we cannot confirm only ...