Russia officially offers visa-free access! Save this guide to accessing the internet abroad!
According to CCTV News reporters on December 1st local time, based on an order signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, from December 1st, 2025 to September 14th, 2026 (inclusive), Chinese citizens can travel to Russia visa-free for tourism and business purposes. The visa-free period is 30 days.
The announcement of this significant visa-free policy immediately sparked a mini-boom in Russian travel online. For those planning overseas trips at the end of the year or during the Spring Festival, this is undoubtedly a pleasant surprise.
Data from Fliggy shows that within an hour of the announcement, searches for flights to Russia on the platform surged more than eightfold compared to the previous day, and bookings also increased nearly fivefold. Searches for Russia-related flights on Qunar also skyrocketed. Flightradar24's big data shows that as of 5:00 PM on December 1st, searches for flights to Russia had increased nearly fivefold compared to the previous day.
Tongcheng Research Institute stated that the visa-free policy was implemented just as the peak season for outbound winter tourism was approaching, and it is expected that the popularity of Russian tourism will reach a new high in recent years during important holidays such as New Year's Day and the Spring Festival.
Russia Travel Guide: Internet Access
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Russia Travel Guide: Sightseeing
NO.1 Blue Ice Fantasy
Every January, as the Siberian winds blow, Lake Baikal begins to form deep blue ice, dazzling and shimmering.The lake water freezes into translucent ice crystals, refracting sunlight to display distinct layers of blue, from mint-colored shallows to a deep, jewel-like icy blue, as if the entire Siberian winter is sealed within this frozen wonderland.
NO.2 Chasing the Aurora
From December to March each year, Murmansk experiences its peak aurora viewing season. You don't need to spend a fortune to the Arctic or travel to Northern Europe to witness the breathtaking aurora. Under the dark night sky, as green and purple auroras dance like ribbons across the night, it's as if the universe is putting on a special New Year's show just for you. This awe-inspiring moment is sure to be the most unforgettable highlight of your entire trip.
Russia Travel Guide: Daily Tips
Here are some tips for traveling to Russia:
1.It's recommended to get a Talk2all eSIM or Talk2all data plan in advance. You can easily recharge online whenever you run out.
2.You can download Yandex Go to hail a taxi, but the location might be inaccurate. It's recommended to manually enter and confirm your pick-up point from a clearly visible roadside landmark.
3. Google Maps might not be accurate. It's recommended to download the local Russian navigation app, Yandex Maps.
4. The main payment methods in Russia are cash and local bank cards. WeChat Pay, Alipay, Visa, and Mastercard are not accepted. It's advisable to exchange enough rubles in advance.
5. Russians generally don't speak English, so it's recommended to download a translation app beforehand.
6. Russia uses European standard (two-prong round plugs) plugs, so it's recommended to bring an adapter and a power bank.
