Explore Moscow: Practical Guides for Your Trip

It depends on your nationality, so check before you book. Entry rules and visa requirements change, so confirm them on the official website of the Russian authorities and in your own government's travel advice.

It depends on what you want to do. Summer is warm and suits parks and river walks, winter is cold with snow, and spring and autumn are changeable, so check the weather forecast before you go.

The Metro is the main way to get around the city. The Moscow Central Circle and the Central Diameters add rail links, and our how-to guides explain fares, hours and transfers, which you should check on the official transport sites.

Do not rely on it. Foreign cards may not work, and the sanctions rules of your own country may limit the use of Russian payment services, so check with your bank before you travel and keep cash in rubles as a back-up.

Take the same precautions as in any large city. Watch your belongings in crowds and on the Metro, use official taxis, and check your government's travel advice before you go, since advice can change.

It depends on your interests, but our itineraries cover plans from three to seven days. A short visit can focus on the center, while longer trips can add museums, neighborhoods and day trips outside the city.

Options usually include train, bus and taxi, and the best one depends on your airport and arrival time. Our how-to guides explain the routes, and you should check current schedules and fares with the official operators.

A hotel near a Metro station is usually the easiest base. Our hotel guides list the nearest stations for each property, and you should check the booking terms and any registration requirements with the hotel and the official source.

Options often include railway stations, airports and lockers, and availability can change. Our luggage guide lists the places we cover, and you should check hours and prices with the operator before you rely on a locker.

Yes, many places can be done as a day trip by train or road, such as Istra, Muranovo and Polenovo. Our day trip guides cover routes and plans, and you should check train times and opening hours before you go.

The Russian ruble is the local currency. Check the current exchange rate and how you can pay with your bank, and carry some cash in rubles as a back-up, confirming any rules with the official source.

Pack for the season, since weather can vary a lot. Bring warm layers and waterproof shoes for the cold months, light clothes for summer, comfortable walking shoes and your documents, and check the forecast before you leave.