Location: Moscow is situated on the banks of the Moskva River which flows for 500km through the East European plain.
Climate: Humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and long, cold winters.
Area: 1,081sq.km
Population: 10,514,400
Religion: Christianity (Russian Orthodox)
Electricity: Electricity throughout Russia is 220 volt/50 hz
Language: Russian
Telephone code: 7 495 and 7 499
Currency: Rouble
Passport/visa requirements: You will need a visa before travelling to Russia and these are issued at the discretion of the Russian authorities. The visa for the Russian Federation is a document which specifies your name, your entry and exit dates, passport details and your purpose for travel. It is worth noting that this is valid for exit as well as entry so if you lose your visa or overstay the terms of the visa then leaving the country may also prove difficult. Some of the main types of visa are listed below: Single entry tourist visas are valid for up to one month.
National airline: Aeroflot and Transaero
Airports: Five airports that serve a range of destinations.
Flight time: Approximately four hours.
Public Holidays: New Year Defender of the Fatherland Day -23 February, International Women's Day -8 March Spring and Labor Day- 1 May Victory Day 9 May Russia Day- June 12. Unity Day November 4.
More information: Russian Embassy, 5 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QS Tel: 0203-051-11-99.
