# Latest **URL:** https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.russiable.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.russiable.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Planning a trip to Moscow, how to pay with Pir??](https://forum.russiable.com/t/planning-a-trip-to-moscow-how-to-pay-with-pir/333)
**Author:** [@Learned\_Capibara](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Learned_Capibara)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/planning-a-trip-to-moscow-how-to-pay-with-pir/333 "2026-08-01T15:24:14Z")
Hi all, im planning a trip to Moscow and Saints Petersburg and i was wondering about the payments… i thought about bringing cash and then find a good currency exchanger to change euros in rubles, possibly with a good exc… --- ## [Couple of questions around Russia first time travel in August](https://forum.russiable.com/t/couple-of-questions-around-russia-first-time-travel-in-august/341)
**Author:** [@nilanko](https://forum.russiable.com/u/nilanko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/couple-of-questions-around-russia-first-time-travel-in-august/341 "2026-07-31T15:38:24Z")
Do most places in Russia have QR code system for payment that I can scan and pay using PIR? Where do you book tickets for museums, activities, experiences and day tour packages (like getyourguide.com, klook.com, etc)? I… --- ## [3 yr Visa for US citizen question](https://forum.russiable.com/t/3-yr-visa-for-us-citizen-question/349)
**Author:** [@marcelapa10](https://forum.russiable.com/u/marcelapa10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/3-yr-visa-for-us-citizen-question/349 "2026-07-21T03:28:52Z")
I already have a 3 yr Russian visa and have been to Russia once. To visit again during the valid 3 yr period, do I need another invitation letter from a Russian hotel for the period of my next visit to Russia? Probably n… --- ## [Registration rules](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration-rules/346)
**Author:** [@Dunkred](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Dunkred)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 12:53am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/registration-rules/346 "2026-07-19T00:53:54Z")
Hello, I’m going back to Russia in September to visit my partner. However, I’m a bit confused about the registration rules because, for certain reasons, her landlord can’t register me. From what I understand, you have … --- ## [Crypto with Bestchange](https://forum.russiable.com/t/crypto-with-bestchange/342)
**Author:** [@traveladdict](https://forum.russiable.com/u/traveladdict)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/crypto-with-bestchange/342 "2026-07-17T05:10:39Z")
I’m looking at ways to have backup funds while I am in Russia. I plan on bringing cash. Pay In Russia won’t verify Americans so I would be limited to 15k Rubles with a bad FX. I can’t get Yoomoney to verify me either, bu… --- ## [Going to Belarus and back questions](https://forum.russiable.com/t/going-to-belarus-and-back-questions/335)
**Author:** [@traveladdict](https://forum.russiable.com/u/traveladdict)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/going-to-belarus-and-back-questions/335 "2026-07-14T16:28:49Z")
I plan on landing in Moscow, staying with friends, then going to Belarus after about a week, then back to Moscow or maybe fly to Kazan or go to St Petersburg (all TBD). I already received my multiple entry paper visa to … --- ## [Tickets to Lakhta Center](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tickets-to-lakhta-center/345)
**Author:** [@globekeeper](https://forum.russiable.com/u/globekeeper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tickets-to-lakhta-center/345 "2026-07-14T13:38:20Z")
Hello, I want to book online tickets for the visit to Lakhta center in St. Petersburg. The problem is, that when I want to book specific ticket, the site remains blank and keeps reloading, so I can’t book the right ticke… --- ## [Recent Donbass visit. And cell phones.](https://forum.russiable.com/t/recent-donbass-visit-and-cell-phones/344)
**Author:** [@Bill](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Bill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/recent-donbass-visit-and-cell-phones/344 "2026-07-13T09:35:18Z")
As a US citizen i spent 2 weeks in June visiting Lugansk, Donets, Mariupol, and Berdyansk. I took a bus into Lugansk. Spent a few hours getting thru their border control. They ask all the same questions and want to lo… --- ## [how to prove absence of Russian citizenship](https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-to-prove-absence-of-russian-citizenship/324)
**Author:** [@nins1024](https://forum.russiable.com/u/nins1024)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-to-prove-absence-of-russian-citizenship/324 "2026-07-11T16:18:03Z")
Greetings, I’m applying for US tourist visa as a US citizen. I was born in Russia, and emigrated when I was 10 years old, with my father in 1991. I never had a Russian passport. I think I was included in my dad’s pas… --- ## [Transfering money to Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/transfering-money-to-russia/340)
**Author:** [@frenchris](https://forum.russiable.com/u/frenchris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/transfering-money-to-russia/340 "2026-07-11T11:41:15Z")
Hello, I am a French man who have been living for 7 months in SPB Russia. I am searching for a way to transfer around 550 euros from my French bank account to my Russian one. (not a big transfer!). I have looked at many… --- ## [How to get SNILS, Gosuslugi and EBS biometrics as a foreigner](https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-to-get-snils-gosuslugi-and-ebs-biometrics-as-a-foreigner/234)
**Author:** [@antoniob](https://forum.russiable.com/u/antoniob)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-to-get-snils-gosuslugi-and-ebs-biometrics-as-a-foreigner/234 "2026-07-02T16:56:56Z")
my experience in getting my profile on the Unified Biometric System (EBS). As per the law in vigor since 01.01.2025, sales of new SIM to foreigners and opening of bank acccounts (for payment card MIR) from 01.03.25 requ… --- ## [New Entry Medical law starting September 1](https://forum.russiable.com/t/new-entry-medical-law-starting-september-1/329)
**Author:** [@NorseVictory](https://forum.russiable.com/u/NorseVictory)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/new-entry-medical-law-starting-september-1/329 "2026-07-01T14:41:12Z")
:record\_button:President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin signed laws that change the rules of medical examination for foreigners and increase responsibility for evading it. :right\_arrow:About reducing the term … --- ## [Hepatitis B](https://forum.russiable.com/t/hepatitis-b/337)
**Author:** [@Olagoke](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Olagoke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/hepatitis-b/337 "2026-07-01T14:38:14Z")
Can someone with chronic inactive hepatitis b study in Russia? --- ## [Train Border closures](https://forum.russiable.com/t/train-border-closures/336)
**Author:** [@NorseVictory](https://forum.russiable.com/u/NorseVictory)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/train-border-closures/336 "2026-07-01T02:20:38Z")
For those who are planning to go via Estonia, Latvia, Finland… per TASS: MOSCOW, June 30. /TASS/. The Russian government decreed to close several railway border crossings on the state border with Latvia, Finland and Est… --- ## [Travel june/july 2026](https://forum.russiable.com/t/travel-june-july-2026/332)
**Author:** [@NV1](https://forum.russiable.com/u/NV1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/travel-june-july-2026/332 "2026-06-22T01:48:34Z")
Hello We are currently in Georgia and we want to cross the border to Russia. We would like to visit the provinces of Chechnya and Dagestan, and the cities of Volgograd, Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, and Olmsk… Is anyon… --- ## [Having trouble signing up for Yoomoney account](https://forum.russiable.com/t/having-trouble-signing-up-for-yoomoney-account/323)
**Author:** [@marcelapa10](https://forum.russiable.com/u/marcelapa10)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/having-trouble-signing-up-for-yoomoney-account/323 "2026-06-18T16:24:16Z")
Leaving for Russia in less than 2 weeks. Really want a digital/virtual Yoomoney MIR card set up before arrival. Neither the Yoomoney website nor app are allowing me to sign up/open a digital wallet. I either get “error”… --- ## [Limit on "have you visited other countries"??](https://forum.russiable.com/t/limit-on-have-you-visited-other-countries/327)
**Author:** [@tom](https://forum.russiable.com/u/tom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 5:59am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/limit-on-have-you-visited-other-countries/327 "2026-06-18T05:59:35Z")
Hi all! I am applying for my third Russian visa and I am at one of the last sections where you must fill out all the countries you have visited in the past 10 years. However, when I reach 10 countries I can no longer p… --- ## [How to get a Russian MIR bank card before your trip (from abroad)](https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-to-get-a-russian-mir-bank-card-before-your-trip-from-abroad/244)
**Author:** [@Irena](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Irena)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/how-to-get-a-russian-mir-bank-card-before-your-trip-from-abroad/244 "2026-06-17T14:27:40Z")
Hi everyone! I’ve just published a step-by-step guide on how I managed to get a MIR card from YooMoney without being in Russia and without a Russian phone number. Spoiler: yes, it’s possible to do everything remotely w… --- ## [Can a US citizen buy property in Russia? Steps and money transfer](https://forum.russiable.com/t/can-a-us-citizen-buy-property-in-russia-steps-and-money-transfer/328)
**Author:** [@Smalls474](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Smalls474)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/can-a-us-citizen-buy-property-in-russia-steps-and-money-transfer/328 "2026-06-17T05:35:29Z")
I am a U.S. citizen who expects to have approximately $150,000 available in the next year or two and am considering purchasing an apartment in Russia in the future. I have been researching property ownership, marriage, … --- ## [Exploring Business/IT Consultancy Opportunities in Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/exploring-business-it-consultancy-opportunities-in-russia/331)
**Author:** [@Jakir](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Jakir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/exploring-business-it-consultancy-opportunities-in-russia/331 "2026-06-16T19:10:00Z")
Hi everyone, I am Jakir Hossain, a tech entrepreneur from Bangladesh with over 15 years of experience in network infrastructure and ISP operations. I am writing this because I am planning to permanently relocate to Rus… --- ## [Tourist or private visit visa?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-or-private-visit-visa/321)
**Author:** [@traveladdict](https://forum.russiable.com/u/traveladdict)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/tourist-or-private-visit-visa/321 "2026-06-16T17:57:48Z")
I am planning to go to Russia to visit friends near Moscow. I will probably stay with them for at least a week. But I will also travel on my own, maybe to St Petersburg and some other places, TBD. Should I have them do … --- ## [Estonian border searches for EU/EEE banknotes.](https://forum.russiable.com/t/estonian-border-searches-for-eu-eee-banknotes/326)
**Author:** [@antoniob](https://forum.russiable.com/u/antoniob)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/estonian-border-searches-for-eu-eee-banknotes/326 "2026-06-07T18:30:21Z")
ERR is the Estonian national broadcasting service. On the Russian version of their website they published the other day about a Swedish citizen who had on her diverse currencies: 1800 USD, 4400 RUB and 21.000 SEK. She ha… --- ## [Can a Malaysian ABTC Holder Enter Russia Without a Visa?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/can-a-malaysian-abtc-holder-enter-russia-without-a-visa/325)
**Author:** [@Vimadm](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Vimadm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/can-a-malaysian-abtc-holder-enter-russia-without-a-visa/325 "2026-06-03T05:13:04Z")
hi all, Could you please advise whether a Malaysian citizen holding a valid APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) can enter Russia using the card? If so, are there any additional requirements, such as a visa, invitation lett… --- ## [Reduced working hours at Narva from 15.06.2026, night closure at others.](https://forum.russiable.com/t/reduced-working-hours-at-narva-from-15-06-2026-night-closure-at-others/322)
**Author:** [@antoniob](https://forum.russiable.com/u/antoniob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/reduced-working-hours-at-narva-from-15-06-2026-night-closure-at-others/322 "2026-05-26T01:15:05Z")
it was announced the 16.05.2026 but I noticed just now as I am tuning a travel mid-June Narva working hours go from 07:00 - 23:00 to 07:00 - 19.00 Koidula and Luhaama working hours set 26.02.2026 as 07:00 - 19:00 inste… --- ## [New life in Russia](https://forum.russiable.com/t/new-life-in-russia/319)
**Author:** [@Username1](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Username1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/new-life-in-russia/319 "2026-05-20T16:47:31Z")
Hello Looking for someone who wants to start a new life in Russia. Shared Values Visa is a perfect opportunity. Who wants to join me? WS --- ## [Shared Values Visa](https://forum.russiable.com/t/shared-values-visa/205)
**Author:** [@KipperRSA](https://forum.russiable.com/u/KipperRSA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/shared-values-visa/205 "2026-05-03T18:56:26Z")
Has anyone applied for this yet ? Just interested in how long or onerous the process was. Thank you in advance --- ## [Which land border is better?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/which-land-border-is-better/318)
**Author:** [@Cal](https://forum.russiable.com/u/Cal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/which-land-border-is-better/318 "2026-04-26T21:39:53Z")
I plan on going back to Russia and taking a taxi service into Pskov. Which land border crossing is better? Koidula - Kunichina Gora or Luhamaa - Shumilkino ??? --- ## [Unlock SMS from T2.](https://forum.russiable.com/t/unlock-sms-from-t2/317)
**Author:** [@antoniob](https://forum.russiable.com/u/antoniob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/unlock-sms-from-t2/317 "2026-04-09T19:20:11Z")
In another thread I mentioned and illustrated the 24hr delay in getting SMS and data (internet) activated on foreign SIM card (norwegian in my case). I have been cleaning my SMS and I notice one that I did overlook whil… --- ## [Spring 2026: SIMs, internet, VPN, Telegram - border by Murmansk, by Pskov](https://forum.russiable.com/t/spring-2026-sims-internet-vpn-telegram-border-by-murmansk-by-pskov/315)
**Author:** [@antoniob](https://forum.russiable.com/u/antoniob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/spring-2026-sims-internet-vpn-telegram-border-by-murmansk-by-pskov/315 "2026-04-06T05:40:25Z")
I took few days off last week. Went like this: Oslo → Kirkenes-\>Murmansk-\>SPb-\>Pskov-\>Riga-\>Oslo. these entry and exist stamps (18.03.2026 -25.03.2026): Borisoglebsk to Storskog in Norway is the border point near Kir… --- ## [Any way to send email from StPb to US?](https://forum.russiable.com/t/any-way-to-send-email-from-stpb-to-us/316)
**Author:** [@marcelapa10](https://forum.russiable.com/u/marcelapa10)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.russiable.com/t/any-way-to-send-email-from-stpb-to-us/316 "2026-04-05T12:19:02Z")
Hello, we are traveling to St Petersburg June 2026. Is there any way to let family back in the US know that all is well once we arrive and every couple days thereafter? Gmail? Yandex? Other method? From this incredibly h… [Previous page](https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md) [Next page](https://forum.russiable.com/latest.md?page=2)