Planning a trip — Russia

Visas, season, budget, what to pack. Articles about the country for this stage of the trip. Pick a city to see only its articles.

Zhukovsky ZIA: reaching Moscow via Otdykh or Kotelniki

At ZIA, the train does not reach the terminal. Plan the interchange, road connection and the whole journey to Moscow.

Vnukovo has its own metro station. Plan the terminal, rail options and the whole journey to your accommodation.

Shared check-in does not mean the same departure area. Plan registration, connections and the whole journey from Domodedovo to your accommodation.

At Sheremetyevo, the journey starts with the right terminal. Plan your arrival, onward transport and flight connection without unnecessary detours.

Metro, MCC or MCD? Understand the network, choose a ticket and plan your journey all the way to the right exit.

Moscow has several railway terminals, not one central station. Find your departure point and plan a calmer journey.

SVO, DME, VKO or ZIA? A practical introduction to Moscow’s airports and planning the complete journey to your accommodation.

Moscow takes more than a day to understand. Start with its historic centre, river, neighbourhoods and culture, without an overloaded itinerary.

From Moscow to Lake Baikal, landscapes and daily rhythms change. An introduction to the country’s cities, languages and traditions.