The Black Sea, also known as the “ Russian Riviera ”, attracts with its turquoise blue water and long beaches with palm trees. Sochi , the city that borders it, invites you to combine relaxing on the beach with mountaineering. In fact, about an hour from the beach are the Rosa Khutor slopes , which peak at 2,000 m above sea level. The only drawback is that the cost can be quite high.
To visit Russia , European Union nationals must obtain a Russian tourist visa, which is mom data quite complicated to obtain. The process requires that you receive a tourist invitation from a Russian travel agency or a host. Only after this step will you begin your visa application at the Russian consulate in your country. Also note that the Russian tourist visa is only valid for 30 days and that you cannot renew it on site. The business visa allows you to extend your stay beyond 30 days, but the steps to obtain one are just as complicated.
Transport in Russia
The transport network in major Russian cities is very well developed.
The metro and the bus
Expect to pay around €1 for a metro ticket and less than half that for a bus ticket. You can also get rechargeable transport cards and get the remaining credit refunded when you leave the country.