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General FAQ
Mari El, Yoshkar-Ola FAQ
1. Do I need a passport to go to Russia? Where can I get it?
As you know, to travel overseas you need a passport. The passport can be issued to every citizen at a request. Though in different countries the requirements are various. In the USA you can apply to your local post office. In other countries please contact your local authorities.
2. Do I need a visa to go to Russia?
Yes, all travelers coming to Russia are required to have a visa. Two options are available: tourist visa and business visa. The main difference between them is the status that you incline too. Though the meaning of each of them is clear from the names.
Tourist visa allows staying on the territory of the Russian Federation no longer than 30 days. While business visa can be granted for unlimited number of entries and extended till 12 months. Complete information about visas to Russia is here.
3. Is life insurance a must to go to Russia/obtain my visa?
You should not necessarily have a Russian insurance for coming to Russia. At the same time many foreign insurance companies can't cover territory of our country and for the most part are unable to support the insured in emergency cases.
4. What is fast track? Why should I use it?
Fast track is a way to escape unwanted check up at the customs or to pass it very urgently in case of next imminent flight or train departure.
5. Where can I book a train/plane ticket to the city I am planning to go?
There is a way to book a ticket at the train station or an airport. But it's a frequent case when tickets become unavailable or sold out many days before you want to travel, not to mention the day of your departure. We recommend to reserve and book tickets long before your trip. In Virginia Travel we offer train tickets and plane tickets to all destinations: international and domestic flights.
6. Is transfer from Moscow/St. Petersburg International airport available?
Yes, at our travel agency we offer a complete list of services, including meet and transfer from the airport to the city center, hotel, another airport or train station.
7. How can I reserve a hotel in Moscow/St. Petersburg/other city of Russia?
For booking a room in the hotel of any city of Russia you should send a copy of your passport by fax +7 (8362) 46-80-20 and inform exact dates of stay in the hotel and your contact information. Our managers will book a room for you and send reservation information by e-mail or phone.
8. How much money can I bring with me? Shall I take only cash or credit cards are good too?
Make sure to have enough for food, small presents, excursions or other trips that you may want to make during your stay in Russia. Other than that hotels and apartments are paid in cash too. You can use your credit card in banks or charge them at ATM. Some larger stores and supermarkets accept credit cards too. For charging a credit card in the bank they take from 0.5% to 1% depending on the bank. Stores may be more expensive though.
9. Why should I register my passport? How fast should I do it?
Any foreigner staying on the territory of our country is expected to register his passport. This is required by law and saves from having problems at the customs when leaving Russia. Registration should be done within 72 hours after crossing the country border. Registration can be done in any hotel or a travel agency, which issued a letter of invitation and provided visa support.
1. What is Yoshkar-Ola, Mari El? How can I get there?
Yoshkar-Ola is the capital of Mari El. Mari El is an independent republic in the structure of the Russian Federation. Located in the central part of the country it has boundaries with Chuvash Republic, Tatarstan, Nizhiniy Novgorod Region and Kirov Region. The Volga River divides the republic into two parts.
Republic has a quite developed infrastructure, which includes river ports, railway stations, bus stations, airports and highways. That's why getting to Yoshkar-Ola is easy. There is a train leaving Moscow at 4.44 pm every day. There are also planes leaving on some days. Complete timetable of all flights and trains can be found at this web site.
2. Are there trains/planes going to Yoshkar-Ola?
Yes, there are both planes and trains from Moscow to Yoshkar-Ola. Complete timetable and prices can be found at this web site. There are also trains and planes going to nearby cities, which are not so far from Yoshkar-Ola to order transfer. Two most often used cities are Kazan and Cheboksary.
9. Where can I find timetable for trains and planes to Yoshkar-Ola?
Timetable is found in the "timetable" section of the left side menu. It's being constantly updated, though to make it sure you can also contact one of our managers either by e-mail or phone.
4. What if I purchase a train ticket at the station in Moscow?
You can do that. But for the most part they ran out of those desired tickets and it's a frequent case when travelers can't book tickets at the train station or airport. That's why not to encounter such problems during your trip address to our agency in advance.
5. Can I stay in a hotel in Yoshkar-Ola? Is there an option?
Yes, there is a chance to stay in a hotel in Yoshkar-Ola. Though most people don't like them and hurry to leave in a day or two. An option is an apartment provided by our agency. Apartments are safer, cleaner and are located in different parts of the city. You may get one close to your friends or in the center of the city. Furthermore you have a big variety of apartments at different prices, which allows finding one at a suitable price for you.
6. Is there anything to see in Mari El or nearby?
Yoshkar-Ola, Mari El and nearby regions provide various possibilities to all tastes. Historical, cultural, sightseeing, national, religious and other interests are taken into consideration. You may order anything from a couple-hour car trip around the capital of Mari El to a whole day journey to neighboring republics, to adventure and risky challenges. A full list of excursions, tours and other experiences is found on this web site.
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