Highlights: Moscow, St. Petersburg

Best time to travel: Depending on the destination, spring and summer are the most favorable times.

Official language: Russian

Currency: ruble

Time difference: CET +2h to +12h

Provincial capital: Moscow

Visa: must be applied for at the embassy in Salzburg before entering the country. You need an invitation from a hotel or similar in Russia.

Visa fees are about € 70,-.

Processing may take several weeks.