Russia travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Russia: travel advice level, plug type C/F, 220V, emergency 112, currency RUB.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
Avoid all travel to whole country Updated 2026-09-18
Latest change (original, English)
Updated information about drone attacks leading to short-notice restrictions on airspace use and airport operations (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
Updated information about drone attacks leading to short-notice restrictions on airspace use and airport operations (‘Warnings and insurance’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
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⚠️ This is the UK government’s assessment. Rules for your passport (visa, entry) can be different — check your own government’s official travel advice too.
CapitalMoscow
CurrencyRUB
LanguagesRussian
Calling code+7
Emergency numbers112 · 101 · 102 · 103
Plug typesType C, Type F
Voltage220 V
Driving sideRight
Population146M