Is Russia cheap right now with the strong exchange rate or is it negligible for travel? Would like to do a a st. Petersburg, Moscow, Volgograd trip
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Is Russia cheap right now with the strong exchange rate or is it negligible for travel? Would like to do a a st. Petersburg, Moscow, Volgograd trip
Good luck getting in or out. What is your citizenship? What passport will u travel on?
I'm American but I have an Irish passport too. I travel with that
IF you can get a visa for your irish passport, you can get in and out. Big if though, they aren't handing them out. Also they might randomly imprison you for being an American spy, as soon as they learn you have an American passport during the background check.
They won’t arrest you for visiting their country lmao. Russia makes money off tourists.
They would only arrest you if you work a full time job in russia or you work in a government job otherwise they dont give a frick about you coming to Russia
>as soon as they learn you have an American passport
how would they know that?
You really think Russia of all places can't check what your citizenships are or where you've lived? Even ignoring any sort of spying, you can buy data from companies who track basically everyone on earth. American credit companies will sell you anything, and you can even search names for free. Anyone posting here could easily search up any individual's background within 5 minutes here. Russia surely has an even easier search system for that data for the immigration control.
why would the usa send russia a database of their passports? any country in the world can issue passports to who ever they like and they dont have to notify anybody about it.
The US has so many foreigners working for it that there's no way they can possibly protect sensitive data.
You don't really think all these big companies and government offices that get "hacked" every week are really getting hacked by outsiders, do you? It's employees just copying the data or finding backdoors from the inside.
People need to stop thinking life is a movie and stop watching fear mongering mutt media. No one is going to care. Millions of people enter and leave Russia. You think they are going to be checking EVERYONE?! No. Impossible. If you get in trouble with the police officers or FSB then yeah I'm sure they can find your American passport but don't be acting like a Black person when you're in Russia or any other country. this is a basic rule of travelling.
As I wrote before, yes, they check EVERYONE. From the UK, from the US and from Ukraine. So you may be okay going through with an Irish passport, but if they want to have a random check you go to a little room at the airport where they make you wait while they run background checks. You then get interviewed. Lying and saying "no, I only have Irish passport" is asking for trouble. They may not catch you on it, but if they do it's not gonna be fun. I have to do this everytime I come across the border.
And every western tourist is being checked by the MVD now anyway, regardless of where you're from. So if you come in on a second passport and they realise it, they may talk to you when you leave.
It's not fear mongering. I'm the one that's been saying to come. But it's reality at the moment.
>And every western tourist is being checked by the MVD now anyway
imagine believing that, border crossing is the same as before
back to the topic, I was in St. Petersburg recently, hotels were surprisingly expensive, 4000-5000r for a half-decent ones
food was very cheap, you can eat well for 500-1000r
Where are you from? I live here and cross the border every 3-4 months. As I said -- they check every US, UK, and Ukrainian at the border. People from other unfriendly countries are checked during their stay
Finland
>they check every US, UK, and Ukrainian at the border
how do you know that?
>People from other unfriendly countries are checked during their stay
how? you really think they will waste time on tracking down and interviewing every tourist that stays a week there?
I know it because that's their current policy.
They don't track down and interview you. That's what they do at the airport. For the others they just run background checks and if something comes up they will talk to you on exit.
Russia is at war. If you think there aren't such procedures in place you are a classic brain-dead finn. And for finns, yeah, the border crossing is the same, because literally they don't give a shit about you
>For the others they just run background checks and if something comes up they will talk to you on exit.
isn't that the same as everywhere else? but why would "something come up" unless you are a spy? and wouldn't they make the background check when you apply for a visa, regardless of nationality? that way they can stop you at the entry before you can make damage
>because literally they don't give a shit about you
right, and you're sooooo special
reminds of another classic SighSee thread where mutts were claiming chinks will access your laptop at customs
Something come up, i.e., you applied for a visa and entered on one passport without saying you had a second passport. Which is the point of the thread... Jesus... Don't know what I expected from an armchair expert.
>you applied for a visa and entered on one passport without saying you had a second passport
they didn't notice this during visa processing, but will notice this during the week you are there? if they already have access to all databases as some are claiming, they will notice it automatically immediately
do you think FSB is going to spend man months on determining wherever every tourist anon has another citizenship?
besides, why lie in the visa application in the first place?
>Every tourist
There aren't many any more. It's unusual
It raises red flags why a westerner is visiting Russia. So, yes, even I have been investigated and I have a reason to be here.
>Why lie
OP is saying he will hide his second citizenship
You're a naïve little boy with no life experience
I literally travelled there during the war. I was also there in 2016 during the FIFA games. First time I used my canadian passport and the second time I used my venezuelan passport. Venezuelan passport shows Canada as my birth place but the customs official did not give two shits. In fact he literally didn't say anything to me, not even a "passport, please". Currently in Vietnam living as a digital nomad and I'll be in China next month. Suck my dick homosexual.
I guess I got lucky. Either way I'll be back some time this year. Not gunna use my canadian passport though as I don't want to deal with the visa headache.
>was also there in 2016 during the FIFA games
Yeah when it was a crazy influx with attention on them moron. A shit ton of westerners went during the world cup. Jesus you're so fricking stupid
>I was ALSO there during the FIFA games
how about you learn to read? homosexual
>"So if you come on a second passport they will realize it"
>come with a second passport
>nothing happens
>anon gets butthurt about it
>"WELL THATS CUZ U HAV A BAD PASPORT!!!"
seethe more homosexual. This Venezuelan passport has done me wonders. During covid Korea blocked all Canadians from entering so I had to use my Venezuelan passport. I also have a third nationality passport that I sometimes use. I try not to use the Canadian passport because losing that thing means I have to go through Canadian bureaucracy and LatAm bureaucracy is actual faster than that expensive frozen Canadian shithole.
I think the Venezuelan passport is so shit it cancels out the fact that your birthplace is Canada. Like the immigration guys will say "not even a spy would use a Venezuelan passport", so it removes suspicion. Especially now that Russia is trying to stylise itself as Home For The Blacks, which you are.
Different if it's a US and Irish passport.
Seriously not worth the risk. Russia has been trying to use arrested Americans as leverage for years already, and it's only worse now. You don't have to be somebody famous, like that WNBA troony with the pot vape, to end up in a Russian prison sewing uniforms for the vatnik invasion squad.
Not even mentioning that you would be supporting the Russian economy, and frick that.
So you're saying don't break the law and you're fine?
What laws you did or did not brake is for the whim of the russian police to decide
amerimutts are truly deranged
>smuggle drugs
>get caught
>go to prison
N-n-nooo, Russia is so evil!!! they oppress good US citizens!! it's so unfair
I wonder what would happen to foreigner who smuggles drugs in US and gets caught?
where are the proofs that Russian police frames tourists for crimes they didn't commit?
Americans can't understand deliverance of punishment for crimes. Everyone always expects a warning, light treatment, or nothing at all. A nation actually enforcing its laws is confounding.
Weed is cheap as shit in Russia itself. You can buy a gram for like $3.50 USD. The fact they sentenced someone to 7 years in prison for a vape, and then subsequently released them to get back an Arms dealer shows how little they actually give a frick about the application of the law.
not so fast. weed is illegal in Russia. also, she brought it on airplane(airport?) which elevates it to trafficking and makes it impossible for cops to look the other way. just shows she is addicted, most casual users don't bring weed with them when they fly, it's addict mo.
the ruble has been worth about a penny since 2014 - this is not new information, but just westoid newshitters "reporting" on how epicly we've OWNED russia
take a bus in to the country from one of the neighboring states with open air travel - no guarantees how well it'll go for you depending on how much you glow in the dark
My only nonexpired passport is British, they wouldn't let me in, even if I wanted to go. I speak Russian and have been to Ukraine a few times though, nice place, although obviously its poverty-tier so don't expect anything meeting the western standard for "nice".
Why are you using propaganda buzzwords? No need for such passive aggressivity. I asked nicely no need to call me westoid just wanted to visit your country....
First day on SighSee?
He gave you the info you need, straight to the point, just like Russians will do when you ask them on the street and in stores.
It feels a bit harsh at the beginning, but you get used to it quickly and learn to appreciate it over time.
Honestly sounds like a dream
From a scale of grocery bag to vantablack, how brown are you?
i'm not even russian, i'm american - i answered your question as tersely as i did because this is a very common question with the war and stuff, and ultimately no one who makes these threads actually ends up going to russia. i'd also already seen that headline before and wanted to say my piece about that.
Russian is losing no matter how much you seethe white knight anon
where in my posts did i imply that i support russia
haha got you!!!
You sound like a moronic boomer. No one is going to care. Just don't be a moron. Don't get into fights, don't bring drugs or go anywhere near Ukraine.
>mfw American and planning a trip to Vladivostok this november
Don't. It's like the worse time in the last 40 years. Ireland is not NATO but the average Russian doesn't know that. Everything western is anti Russia now (TV said it)
You will experience racism and discrimination. And in some towns you will have the commissar or the local cops always behind you (they actually can take you to the station to ask you questions if you go around with a camera or they see you taking pictures).
If they find out that you are american your safety will be compromised.
>reasonable response demonstrating experience and thoughtfulness
>0 replies
gotta love SighSee
That's because it's complete bullshit. Russia is open for tourism, you just have to bring cash if you're from the West since you can't withdraw money at the bank or ATMs.
>yes yes you will be safe bring money and you wife yes we won't kill
so do you find russian 'news' to be effective and changing public opinion? rather, are the opinions expressed by the state commonly found among the people?
>you will experience racism
LOL, LMAO even. OP holds an Irish passport.
>in some towns you will be stalked by authorities
OP clearly stated his intention to visit major Russian cities, not remote Siberian towns near military bases. Not only are Moscow and St Petersburg cosmopolitan and heavily visited, but a generic Irish dude wouldn't stand out until he tries to speak English. Even then, I seriously doubt Russians on the street would react negatively to a white foreigner who is visiting Russia, simply because some foreign governments hate Russia. Chances are, politics won't even be brought up.
You won't be suspected of being a spy if you are doing tourist shit in major cities. Goddamn, so many anti-Russian morons here.
If he tries to hide that he's an American citizen, it would raise red flags. I'd suggest travelling in the US passport tbh
Don't mind the morons that get their info from Reddit and tiktok.
Russians on the street traditionally had a positive to neutral view on western civilians, despite the inverse not being the case. That has recently changed obviously given racism against Russians has been made acceptable, however most are still aware that westoids are not their government, and if you come off as respectful and courteous, they will treat you with the same. Russians appear abrasive and cold to westoids because they don't smile at strangers, however this is because smiles are reserved for friends, as opposed to the American take McDonald's can I get you anything with that smile.
Better use your irish passport, you will be naturally treated with suspicion as an American, again, respect, they might give you some grief but when they realise you're harmless, they should leave you alone.
I wouldn't recommend you go without a basic understanding of the culture and a fair grasp of the language, it's not like the rest of Europe where most speak English, you will have a hard time getting around.
However, there is a war going on, globohomosexual vs Russia, so it mightnt be the best time to go as a tourist
>However, there is a war going on, globohomosexual vs Russia, so it mightnt be the best time to go as a tourist
You sound like a /misc/ incel. Using your good speak and epic words. Literally the same as redditor, sheep
>That has recently changed obviously given racism against Russians has been made acceptable
>as opposed to the American take McDonald's can I get you anything with that smile.
What's Ruskie for "cringe"?
it's кpинж
вaнькa, бeгoм в мяcнoй кyб!
>racism against Russians has been made acceptable
Russian is not a race. The word you are looking for is xenophobia.
t. antirussian xenophobe
>Racism is discrimination and prejudice towards people based on their race OR ETHNICITY
russian and ukrainian are the same ethnicity THOUGH
>same ethnicity, bro!
Russians aren't white though
They're predominantly white population.
I'm not entirely certain, but has anyone traveled there recently? I'm a bit unsure if established fintech companies like PayPal would operate there. Considering China's alliances, it's possible that Tencent and Ant could work in that region
Russians aren't white and not human
>Russians appear abrasive and cold to westoids because they don't smile at strangers
in a lot of cases they scowl at people on the street, like they just detected a dick up their ass and they don't like it. It takes getting used to, realising a good amount of Russians spend their days walking around looking like this is the worst day of their life and they hate everyone for it. It goes a lot further than just "not smiling"
what the frick are you even talking about? I've been in and out of SPB six times since this meme war started on a US passport. There's still a sizeable expat community in Moscow and SPB .
The few hundred thousand dead Ukrainians and Russians might disagree with you on it being a "meme war".
>meme war
That is why i hate americans, aside from their consumeristic culture nothing else seems real to them. Being in a country neighbouring those two fighting i can assure you it is not a le meme
It's maybe 1.3x times cheaper than it was a few months ago, which isn't that noticeable.
The Russian girls are being bought out by rich chinks
I want to grab one before they are sold out
This is really interesting if true, because I read a recent memoir of traveling along the Amur River in Russia and seeing the Chinese side exploding with lights and activity compared to the sleepy, suspicious Russian side. History of conquest and reconquest is rich in that area.
>chinkmingle.com
holy shot that is 1000x more shameless than anything pushed in the west
>Russian women love the BAC
You don't even need to be rich. Most of Russian women sell themselves just for a western passport / exit ticket from their shitty russian town.
Which year your're typing it from?
First day of the three day special military operation.
can confirm. my russian (but born and raised in canada) friend matched with a girl from moscow on tinder (using the free 'passport' feature during Covid) and she got a green card and is now living with him in brampton
>This is why nobody likes you
That's fine, we don't like you either, ukroswine.
>we don't like you either
Again lying like a good russian. Like I said you women loves us for our passports (no I'm not a hohol sorry) and I know that deep inside that kills you because you have seen it too many times.
Don't waste your time responding I'm not coming back to this shitty thread also janny will delete my beautiful webms and ban me soon I guess.
Kek Russia is really losing to an irrelevant country
these young men are literally out here offing themselves because of the impossible situation their government put them in and youre using it to win an internet pissing match. terrible look for you man
They chose to enter another country, they deserve worse
>russian twentysomethings chose to invade Ukraine
based moron
>Just do what you're told bro
You're sheep just like them
you are clearly an underage homosexual with no family if you think you can just handwave away the consequences of going against a government directive like that. you are a gormless homosexual that likes to act edgy and tough on the internet and you sicken me.
and jannies do your fricking job for once. i know no one in here is talking about nutting on your currysisters but theres fricking gore on a sfw board and the thread has devolved into /misc/ and /k/ shitflinging. clean it the frick up
You see, you'd go invade another country if told because your a sheep. I would not and neither would most people on here and many Russians
Bro I would go invade another country for the lulz and adventure. The west has become weak.
You aren’t capable of getting into an in person argument without pissing and shitting yourself you little worm. Dont act like it would be a moral decision
You've now wrote three paragraphs that boil down ad hominem. I guess you really don't have a good reason for invading another country. Good thing they're still dying no matter how much you seethe on SighSee
Im not russian you dumb c**t. Youre literally just a coward on the internet using kids killing themselves to make yourself feel better about whatever dissatisfaction you have in your life. Its disgusting behavior and I’m letting you know you’re a piece of shit
>Im not russian you dumb c**t
I never said you were low IQ anon. And you've just gone to ad hominem again. Doesn't really mean anything when you just say the same things over and over with no substance
>calling someone low iq
>continuing to use ad hominem incorrectly
you really are either underage or a neckbeard pseud. holy shit man I really cant imagine what thats like. i guess you lose perspective when your only human interaction is blue and red blocks of text
>underage or a neckbeard pseud
Wow more buzzwords because he doesn't have any good arguments. Sounds about right
Mine was better. I accept your concession. Cant even win on the internet. Sad
Russian cowards are still dying daily though so I'm doing pretty well
Its ok. You dont have to keep replying (you will though). Your bants are as dogshit as your spirit and its clear no one can stand to be around you, least of all yourself.
It's my thread I want this to hit the bump limit. Seems like you're the one who's hanging into my every word. I looked it up and some Russian cowards died today too, it's a good day
Yes you are indeed the king of SighSee. Thats a big accomplishment. Probably your biggest if I had to guess. Im mostly just loitering to see if the jannies will ever do their fricking job but that may be pointless
>He replied again
I see you back down your argument immediately and keep pivoting to other things kek
>literally cannot live without (You)s to validate his existence
>"You've now wrote three paragraphs that boil down ad hominem."
>"You're sheep just like them"
based and 80iq pilled
Western European typing this from Russia:
Russians are bro's... They are friendly and helpful. Met a lot of good People here. Girls look good, act chill and show interest.
Visa was easy, border controls, internal flights, Visited Abkhazia and Transnistria (breakaway republics). Also there all was good.
I have a Bankcard and phone number.
I like it here and don't want to go back. Too much Reddit People here are all wrong.
Based actual traveller reporting facts from the ground.
>visited Transnistria
>from Russia
I hate larpers so much it's unreal
Love from Tiraspol
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>visited Transnistria
>from Russia
I hate larpers so much it's unreal
Love from Tiraspol
Theres airplanes nowadays. Get on the мapшpyткa in Kishinev. It's not hard. Tiraspol is boring btw, I hoped for Soviet stuff but it became Sheriff town.
Greetings from кocтpaмa
You've probably met me in Bendery then.
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You've probably met me in Bendery then.
On the bus ofwa?
Butthurt belters should have never been given access to the internet
Aside from Golden Ring and Kazan Russia offers only the same pale commieblock landscape in the cities and tundra in outdoors.
The issue is getting a flight to arrive there, you prob will have to do a connection flight in Dubai.
>.t upset he lost an argument
Russia will arrest you for nothing
>din du nuffin
Literally
Anyone travelled there recently? How do you pay for hotels? Only cash? It's okay to bring cash for daily expenses but paying cash for acommodation would mean lots of cash.
You basically need a Russia bank card and open a Russia bank account and then find a way to wire money from your bank to the Russian bank or deposit rubles that you brought with you. Flight wise you would have to fly through Istanbul then to Russia. A lot of Russian tourists go to Turkey so there's a ruble exchange place probably in IST.
I can't find the video but someone posted it here and it was some guy who was traveling there as a Westerner there post-war and he was explaining everything you had to do. You also need to buy a Russian simcard if you want your phone to work. It's like traveling to Cuba with more financial hurdles because the entire West has sanctioned Russia atm.
This isn't the video but related
Why does everyone who visits Eastern Europe look like this?
how do gotted prostitues in Rossiya? as Amerkan
and survive with all my organs intact (hers not so much maybe ;))
in mineKKKraft
Prostitution is illegal in Russia, Russia is very trad and you won't find prostitutes there.
this is bait
He's not wrong in that prostition is illegal and quite expensive nowadays
>prostitution is illegal in russia! women are trad and never sell their bodies for sex!
prostitution is illegal in most countries. guess what? it still exists in some form or another. yes, even russia. also, russian women are notorious prostitutes that will do anything for money.
Seethe more ukroswine
>gets btfo
>"SEETHE U R UKRAINIAN PIG!!!"
why would you assume only ukrainians despise russians, thirdie?
Prostitution is illegal in Thailand
Prostitution is illegal in Russia if you're the worker, not the customer.
I am British and I live in Moscow. You can apply for a tourist visa as usual it will just take longer. Fly through Istanbul is the best compromise on time/money. If you're a israelite and have time on your hands it's cheaper to cross the border through the Baltics. Flying through Serbia is another choice. Taking cash is the only way -- it's hard now to open a bank account as a foreigner, but you might have luck in country with tinkoff for example. Otherwise you could maybe get a card in a third country that uses MIR. If you have problems once you're here there's a good expat network that can help you out. Moscow is not cheap -- I spend about £600-700 in a two bedroom flat not far from the center, excluding vices. And prositition is illegal but nobody cares, it's everywhere. Cost from £50-300 for an hour if you're into that. Moscow is very safe, even as a foreigner unless you start being belligerent and loud. Be respectful, keep your head down and you'll be fine. Better if you know some russian, but most people in service roles in the center know English and it was mandatory for metro staff for example when it was the world cup. Now people might just not want to talk English though.
Outside Moscow, can recommend Karelia, Kamchatka, the Caucasus and Altai for nature. Most cities aren't worth it, st Pete's is okay for a short trip.
One more thing -- keep in mind the "b-but I'm American" card doesn't work anymore. You will get shit if you get on trouble. Nobody will let it slide because you're from the west like they might in other countries. I.e., there's zero tolerance for bullshit from western tourists now. Which is great imo.
Some police, border guards are looking for any excuse to get you too. Not all. But some. Oh, and you'll be held at the border for 1-3 hours and questioned. On arrival and possibly departure. You should have everything straight. They won't ask anything too weird and they'll ask what you think about the SMO -- you just have to say hail Putin etc. They will interrogate you in English if you ask.
>there's zero tolerance for bullshit from western tourists now. Which is great imo.
>Some police, border guards are looking for any excuse to get you too. Not all. But some. Oh, and you'll be held at the border for 1-3 hours and questioned. On arrival and possibly departure. You should have everything straight. They won't ask anything too weird and they'll ask what you think about the SMO -- you just have to say hail Putin etc. They will interrogate you in English if you ask.
Imagine going through all this trouble and humiliation to ... enter russia?
I honestly don't understand people who try this. Why would you? For everything that russia potentially offers, there are cheaper and safer alternatives. I guess some people just can't help themselves.
Why's it humiliating for you? Russia is at war and they should have counter espionage. Although I'd agree, coming as a tourist is great but now might not be the best time. I don't see why someone would choose now specifically to travel here. I wouldn't say it's humiliating though. It's more like an official immigration process. And is essentially what Europe and the US have made russians do to get visas for decades.
Not easy. Unless you hang around universities maybe. If you like the look, just go to a russian or East European club or classes in your home city, you'd have more luck probably. But dating them can be difficult anyway
Moreover, I wouldn't recommend any kind of international relationship unless you're ready to permanently emigrate. Especially between a russian and a westerner. It is so hard. A normal relationship is difficult, now you have to add all this extra stress, especially if you're autistic which you probably are. So better to find someone in your own country. Unless you're rich that is and you can buy residency and are happy to spend money on travel back and forth. Oh and good luck getting a job in Russia without the language
How are the women? Are they friendly?
Do they speak English?
Most people are not friendly initially. There is a much harder shell to people, but once you're "in", you've made a friend for life. Women can be very cold. But it all depends. If you're a scum sex tourist, better to go to a provincial city where you can still use your foreigner card to get women. Most Muscovites have basic English, but they won't be confident. I'd say 70-80% of people in general do not have good enough English for a normal conversation
Is it possible to meet a woman in a provincial city who speaks English? I'd imagine very hard
I love the look of Russian women so much man. I wanna actually date them not pay for a session
I strongly suspect that by "friendly" he actually meant "open for casual sex".
And come in on the Irish passport if you want but don't hide that you're American. If they find out you have a second citizenship and lied you will go to jail.
Is this conflict the most humiliating thing that's ever happened to Russia?
No, they all have a lifetime of being russian prior to the conflict. A shame that cannot be erased or argued away.
How’s the Black folk fricking your women, butthurt belter?
>tankie troon needs a retort
>first thing it thinks of is black dicks
Everytime
Still angry that they raped your grandmother Hans?
>ziggers still rootin' for israelitetin after he killed the israelite they've been deep-throating for a year and a half
the mental gymnastics brownoids have to go through lmao
Frick off leave
>killed the israelite
Based Putin. I'm looking forward to the day Ukrainians drag Zelensky through the streets after they get tired of him sending every man to the meat grinder.
Russians aren't white weirdos
Imagine going through all this shit just to visit Russia
>yeah bro it's all cool just take loads of cash with you
lmao
I visited for a month back in 2012 when it looked like Russia actually had a future. I had a fine time. I couldn't imagine visiting now and having to hide my disgust though.
What was it like?
Because the Ruble is worth less then the dollar it makes trading with them a better option then with the US, it's litteraly how China conquored the American export war (Chinese Yuan 's worth is purposely lowered by Chinese for this very reason)
Meanwhile the West is suffering with the "economy" being upheld by a small percentage of welathy peoples and debt with a dying middle class and surging working class
Hell we get to live like a 2nd or third world country but atleast muh monetary value
I don't understand this chart. How can someone born in 1990 be a boomer?
In 1990 the median age of boomers was 35, that's what the graph shows.
>Russia thread
>no mentions of new e-visa that was just launched
yes it's a classic SighSee thread full of larpers who never been abroad