Muzeon constantly hosts free events, from film screenings to concerts. You can also attend numerous lectures and music festivals(especially a lot of them are carried out in summer time). In addition, the park is one of the largest open-air sculpture museums in Russia: its collection includes more than a thousand sculptures.
st. Krymsky Val, ow. 2Sculptures in the courtyard of the Museum of Modern Art on Petrovka 6+
In the courtyard of the museum (you can get there completely free) there is a monument to the heroes of the film “Mimino”, a series of monuments “Citizens”, monuments to Andrei Sakharov, Vladimir Vysotsky, Joseph Brodsky, Niko Pirosmani and Theodore Rousseau. However, the set of sculptures is not constant: from time to time they are moved or new ones are exhibited. Some of the monuments exactly repeat the statues installed in front of Tsereteli’s workshop on Gruzinskaya Square.
st. Petrovka, 25, lane Ermolaevsky, 17, Tverskoy Blvd., no. 9, Gogolevsky Blvd., 10, st. Bolshaya Gruzinskaya, 15In the Metro gallery, which is located in the lobby of the Vystavochnaya station, you can always see interesting exhibitions. The platform along the pedestrian balcony, built above the station tracks, appeared here at the end of December 2005 and is still in operation. Exhibits are updated several times a year. The first photographer whose photographs were exhibited in the underground gallery was the famous photographer and journalist Yuri Rost. He presented a series of photographic landscapes, “Presentation of the World.” Then in different time a joint project of the RIA Novosti agency and the Moscow Metro “Young and Famous”, photographs of the Paris metro of the early twentieth century, documentary images of the tundra and much more appeared here. A great idea to pass a few minutes while waiting for the train.
Vystavochnaya metro station
Cultural centers at the library named after. Rudomino (closed for renovation until March 26, 2019)
The library itself regularly hosts free exhibitions and concerts. It has also created centers for foreign culture, where you can attend interesting lectures and all sorts of events related to a particular country for free.
st. Nikoloyamskaya, 1Center for Contemporary Art "Winzavod" 6+
Winzavod became the first art territory in the industrial zone of Moscow. The schedule of his galleries and exhibition halls There are always free events.
lane 4th Syromyatnichesky, 1, building 6Cultural center ZIL 6+
“ZIL” pleasantly surprises with a variety of free educational projects: in the lecture hall you can learn about architecture and modern painting, in the library you can study English in the English speaking club, and in the Evening School “ZIL” there is even mathematics and geometry for adults.
st. Vostochnaya, 4, bldg. 1Center for Creative Industries "Fabrika"
The “Factory” center, which combines exhibition spaces, theater stages, film and music workshops, regularly and almost without interruption hosts free exhibitions of contemporary artists of various styles and formations, theatrical performances and concerts. Festivals are held in the Finishing Shop, discussions are held in the Arthouse space, and visual arts and theater await you in Olivier.
Perevedenovsky lane, 18Turgenev Library-Reading Room
Modern libraries in Moscow are becoming fully functional cultural centers: interesting, fashionable and, most importantly, free. In particular, Turgenevka constantly hosts exhibitions, concerts, lectures and film screenings. Some of them can only be accessed with a library card, but issuing it will take five minutes and will, of course, be free.
Bobrov lane, 6, building 1,2
Design Factory "Flacon"
One of the first creative clusters in Moscow
In its loft spaces, Flacon brings together representatives of the creative industry. Free entry here is usually for music festivals and film club screenings.
st. Bolshaya Novodmitrovskaya, 36/4Gary Tatintsian Gallery 12+
Korean modernism, Belgian conceptualism, American fashion photography - Gary Tatintsian's gallery always organizes extraordinary exhibitions that the whole of Moscow is talking about. Free entry is not the main reason to come here, but it is a nice bonus.
emb. Serebryanicheskaya, 19Lenin Mausoleum (does not accept visitors until mid-April 2019)
If you have never been to the Mausoleum, you probably don’t know that admission is free. You can have any attitude towards the activities of Vladimir Ilyich, but the Mausoleum is a historical place, and therefore we could not bypass it on our list.
pl. RedCathedral of Christ the Savior 0+
Entrance to the country's most famous Orthodox church is free (unlike, for example, St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg), but if you need the services of a guide, you will have to pay for them. This temple is the largest in the country and can accommodate ten thousand people at a time. Its total height reaches 103 meters, and the painting inside occupies almost 22 thousand square meters. m, 9 thousand of which are covered with gold leaf. Interestingly, under the building there is also a two-level underground parking lot with 305 spaces and even a car wash.
st. Volkhonka, 15Main department store - GUM 0+
Tourists, like almost everything in this world, can be classified. And even break it down by type and subspecies. Then it will become clear that among them there are many people who are terrified of flying. But they love to travel. And such an aerophobic tourist is faced with the question of where, exactly, to go. And on what?
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Tourists, like almost everything in this world, can be classified. And even break it down by type and subspecies. Then it will become clear that among them there are many people who are terrified of flying. But they love to travel. And such an aerophobic tourist is faced with a difficult question - where, exactly, to go. And on what?
Of course, there are options. But we will not talk here about automobile tourism, just as we will not talk about bus tours. And even more so, we will not talk about hiking tourism. We will tell you where you can go abroad by train. And, in fact, you can go to almost any corner of Europe and Asia (Kim Jong Il came to us in his armored train). There would be time.
The first thing that comes to mind is, of course, Crimea. It seems that we are already abroad and there is a sea. But only the lazy don’t know about Crimea. Meanwhile, there are other places.
Bulgaria
How to get there
Two trains depart daily from Sofia - No. 382 at 19.20 and No. 3 at 21.34. Travel time is a little more than two days - about 58 hours.
What to do
Sofia, in itself, is a quite interesting city. There is a lot here that will remind you of the times when Bulgaria was considered the 16th republic of the USSR - both architecture and people. Many people speak Russian, and they treat Russians well.
And then everything depends on your imagination - you can book excursions to the ancient Bulgarian monasteries, which for the most part are in amazing beautiful places, among mountains and forests, and you need to get where you need to either by car or by bus. You can choose for yourself ski resort.
Or you can go to the sea. Bulgaria is not Siberia, and it takes less than a day to travel from one end of the country to the other. There are three main resorts on the coast - Albena, Golden Sands and sunny Beach.
Golden Sands is perhaps the most respectable resort. There are the most good five-star hotels there and the highest prices. Albena is a little more democratic, but even there almost all three-star hotels are decent. For those who like to remember the past, there are two-star hotels - they are not much different from typical Soviet boarding houses of the 70s and 80s. But they are also extremely cheap. The beaches there are sandy, the entrance to the sea is convenient, and the sea itself is clean.
By the way, if you are traveling from Sofia to Albena or to Sands, it is worth spending a day and stopping on the way to the ancient capital of Bulgaria called Veliko Tarnovo. The city is very beautiful, located in the mountains, and below, visible from almost everywhere, a river flows. Here, by the way, was previously the dacha of Zhivkov, the last Secretary General of Bulgaria. And the party elite, as you know, did not choose bad places for vacation. There are many hotels in Tarnovo, most of them are inexpensive, but very cozy. The restaurants here are also inexpensive - a dinner for two with all the delights of local cuisine (a separate chapter needs to be written about it) and alcohol will cost about 20 dollars.
And finally, Sunny Beach. It is located closest to Sofia and is today almost the most developing resort in the country. Prices here are the lowest, there are many hotels to choose from for every budget and taste, and the beaches are sandy. For those who like to live outside of hotels, we can recommend going to a nearby hotel. ancient city Nessebar - you can easily rent a house there cheaper than in Crimea, with all the amenities. And the sea there is the same - only on the other side.
In general, Bulgaria is almost an ideal option for an inexpensive holiday without flights.
Germany
How to get thereTwo trains depart daily to Cologne - No. 11 at 22-15 and No. 249 at 18.19. Travel time is 37 hours. From there, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, train No. 13 leaves for Berlin at 8.38. Another Berlin train, number 247, leaves the station on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 13.30. Travel time is a little more than a day - about 28 hours.
What to do
In Cologne itself, by and large, there are two attractions. This is the cathedral of the same name, which is located next to the station, and the Cologne Carnival, which takes place here annually in the second half of February. Then a lot of tourists from all over the world come to the city and hotels need to be booked in advance.
But in general, few people go to Cologne. The local train station is a huge connecting terminal, and from here you can travel to any city in Germany, as well as almost any city in Europe. One of the most popular routes is Moscow - Cologne - Paris. Just a few hours after the Moscow train arrives in Cologne (you will have time for both the cathedral and beer), the train departs in the evening for Paris, where you will arrive early in the morning. In other words, Cologne should be considered as a transit route on the way to Europe by train. Well, where you want to go is up to you.
Of course, there are also trains from Berlin to Europe. But it’s stupid to go there in transit (especially since it’s more convenient to get to Paris through Cologne). You need to go there just to see the city. Moreover, Berlin is now called almost the most fashionable and modern city in Europe. Architecture of new styles and trends, many progressive clubs, etc. In short, this is a metropolis for a new generation. Or, as they write in fashion magazines, this is the mainstream of the youth movement. But it’s clear that other generations have something to do here too. Especially if you remember our history. By the way, here is almost the best zoo in all of Europe.
Finland
How to get thereEvery day two trains depart from Helsinki - No. 31 at 17.42 and No. 32 at 22.50. Travel time is just under 14 hours.
What to do
The city itself is small but nice. As someone said about Finland, everything there is as it should be in our country, but it’s unlikely to be. Helsinki in particular and Finland in general should be treated with this thought. There are no special attractions here, but it’s nice to just wander around, go to a restaurant and taste old Russian cuisine. But once you get to Helsinki, you can take, for example, a ferry and go to Stockholm. As a matter of fact, there are many places you can go on cruise ships or ferry ships from Helsinki. But it is advisable to plan all this in Moscow.
Also in Moscow you can pre-order a small house on the lakes. Such pleasure costs from $500 for a house for 4 people for a week. And then you find yourself in a pristine forest, with lots of mushrooms and berries (in summer, of course), surrounded by a network of lakes with crystal clear water and lots of fish. Plus, the house package usually includes a sauna and powerboat. The only problem is that apart from berries, mushrooms and fish - that is, pasture food - food is not provided in such houses. And you need to take everything with you. For example, in a rented car.
Croatia
How to get thereTrain No. 15 departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 20.30. Another train No. 205 leaves for Zagreb at 7.10 on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Travel time is two days.
What to do
Zagreb itself is often called little Vienna for its resemblance to the capital of Austria. And that's true. It's worth spending at least a day there to see all the sights. Well, then - just a few hours away are all famous resorts Croatia, and here the only question is the choice - where to go. By the way, you can relax for a week in Croatia, then go to Montenegro for the second week, fortunately it is nearby and fortunately there are also trains from Belgrade to Moscow.
Montenegro
How to get there
From to Belgrade two trains depart daily - No. 15 at 20.30 and No. 344 at 8.20. Travel time is two days.
What to do
If our tourists have already actively explored Croatia for a long time, then Montenegro is still an unknown place for them. But in vain - because this, without any exaggeration, is one of best places in general in the world. Here is the most pure water in the Mediterranean - it is so transparent that the bottom is visible even at a depth of 50 meters. There are magnificent beaches and mountains, the second largest canyon in the world on the Tara River, which is a national park, is located here, there is the beautiful Skadar Lake, surrounded by ancient monasteries. In short, there is everything you need for relaxation. And, most importantly, it is still relatively cheap here.
Austria
How to get thereFrom to Vienna train No. 202 departs daily at 21.40. And on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays there is another train No. 21 - departure at 23.40. Travel time is a little over 30 hours.
What to do
You can write a separate book about Vienna, and more than one. One has only to say, no matter how banal it sounds, that this is one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe. With a lot of attractions, a lot of cultural events, and simply this is the city that you need to see at least once in your life if you want to feel involved in world history and culture. Well, after that you can go to the ski resorts - there are more of them there than there are casinos in Moscow.
Slovakia
How to get thereTwo trains leave for Bratislava every day - No. 21 at 23.40 and No. 705 at 19.50. Travel time is 33 hours.
What to do
Bratislava is a small city, but very picturesque, spread out on both sides of the Danube. In general, you should go to Slovakia either to ski resorts - here, if there are good slopes, it is more or less cheap, or you should go for treatment - almost all Slovak resorts are one way or another oriented towards medicine. But the country itself is beautiful - most of is located in a mountainous area and the views are breathtaking. And since the tourism industry began to actively develop here several years ago, there have been no problems with service.
Hungary
How to get thereTwo trains depart daily for Budapest - No. 15 at 20.30 and No. 16 at 18.25. Travel time is just under 40 hours.
What to do
Budapest is one of those few cities in the world that you immediately fall in love with. And forever, you just have to be there. Moreover, there are views here for every taste - on the right bank of the Danube, the city soars up, drowning in forests, and the left part of the city, flat, lies in front of you in full view. The Danube with its openwork bridges lies in full view. In a word, Budapest is such a self-sufficient city that there is no need to go anywhere else besides it. You can easily spend a week there and not get bored. But even for this case there are places in Hungary. Like, for example, the largest lake in central Europe, the name of which almost everyone has heard. Balaton is his name. And it completely replaces a vacation by the sea. In addition, Hungary ranks one of the first places in the world in terms of the number of explored and used sources of thermal medicinal waters - there are more than a hundred balneological resorts here. In short, there are a lot of options for relaxation here.
Romania
How to get thereEvery day two trains leave for Bucharest - No. 3 at 23.34 and No. 382 at 7.39. It's almost two days to travel.
What to do
In fact, it is difficult to ask such a question in Romania. If only because there is also Mountain peaks The Carpathians, and the majestic Danube with its untouched nature, and the Black Sea beaches. Here you can ride alpine skiing and lie on the beaches, here you can wander around Bucharest for days with its unique Franco-Romanian style of architecture, or you can travel through the ancient Transylvanian cities. Where you will certainly be reminded of Dracula. Instead of blood, it is better to drink very good local wine. Here in Romania, the Byzantine style and the Orthodox monasteries of northern Moldavia and Bukovina are mixed. Western Romania looks like a surviving fragment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and, for example, in Constanta, the hand of both the Romans and the Ottoman Empire is visible. In short, Romania is like a kaleidoscope.
Czech
How to get thereTwo trains depart daily to Prague - No. 21 at 23.40 and No. 209 at 22.18. Travel time is a little over 30 hours.
What to do
Thousands of guidebooks have been written about Prague, and they all have one thing in common - you should visit it at least once in your life. Nowhere else in the world can you sit in a beer hall located in a 13th century building, nowhere else can you find such a combination of undestroyed antiquity and rhythm modern city. But in addition to Prague, the Czech Republic also has ancient castles and health resorts (Karlovy Vary has long been Russian health resort), and unique cuisine and... In a word, read Hasek again - it says everything about the Czechs.
China
How to get thereThere are four trains to Beijing from. On Tuesdays No. 4 leaves at 21.57, on Wednesdays No. 3 leaves at 7.40, on Fridays No. 20 at 23.53 and on Saturdays No. 19 leaves at 22.50. Travel time is from 131 to 144 hours.
What to do
At first, you will be looking out the window for almost a week - China, as you know, is not close to us. And after such a journey you will rest for several more days. But further - if you have endured such a road, then you can take another train and head, for example, to the coast - this will be your only opportunity to see the sea world South-East Asia without using an airplane. Believe me, there is a lot to see there - the beaches of China are not much different from Thailand or Bali. And the rest is China, a country with such an ancient and powerful culture that even a few years are not enough for a complete inspection. Although a trip to China by train in itself is already exotic.
Last minute tours to visa-free countries are more popular than travel to countries with strict visa controls. And this is not surprising. Many Russian tourists, going on vacation abroad, have repeatedly encountered bureaucratic red tape associated with the need to obtain entry documents. Going through all the formalities takes a lot of time and effort, so when planning their next vacation, Russians are already consciously choosing visa-free tourist destinations. This not only allows you to save on the cost of the trip, but also saves your time and nerves. Let's talk in this article about which countries were included in the list of visa-free countries for Russians in 2017? We will also tell you where a visa will be issued under a simplified scheme?
Every year, more and more states demonstrate a loyal attitude towards Russian citizens visiting their territory. So, there are countries with simplified visa access; the visa issuance procedure takes place upon arrival, which is very convenient. Indeed, in this case, you initially will not have to settle issues with the travel agency and the consulate regarding obtaining permits. When going through control at the airport of arrival, it will be enough to present your international passport; in isolated cases, you will need to confirm the trustworthiness of your intentions and show a sample form of a tourist voucher or return air tickets.
When passing control, in addition to your passport, you may be asked to present a return ticket, voucher, health insurance, invitation and confirm your solvency with a certain amount of money. There is no universal visa-free period of stay for all visa-free countries, so each country resolves this issue separately. Usually the period is 30 days, in some countries – up to 90 days, sometimes – only two weeks.
Where can you go on vacation without a visa?
Let’s take a closer look at which visa-free destinations you can choose for your holiday in 2017, and tell you about these countries. The list of the most popular and inexpensive visa-free countries includes:
- Türkiye. Such favorite holiday destinations for Russians as Kemer, Antalya and Alanya do not need any introduction. The visa is obtained at the airport of the country of arrival and is valid for 60 days.
- Egypt. Although political situation it can hardly be called stable; many Russians remain faithful to their choice and continue to vacation in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. A visa is automatically issued to everyone upon arrival, valid for 30 days.
- Thailand. Anyone planning to stay in Thailand for 30 days or less is given an arrival stamp in their passport at the airport. A visa needs to be issued only to those who want to spend 2-3 months in this country, for example, the whole winter. A single-entry visa for 60 days will cost $40 and can then be extended for another 30 days.
- Russians can stay in Vietnam without a visa for 15 days. If the period is longer, then here, as in many countries, you can apply for a Visa on arrival right at the airport for free.
- Israel. Russians can enter Israel with one foreign passport, and the maximum period of stay in this country is 90 days for our tourists.
- Georgia. A foreign passport is sufficient for entry.
- Tunisia. A popular visa-free country for our citizens. To visit, you only need a foreign passport valid for more than 3 months from the date of application.
- Morocco. Morocco's popularity among Russian tourists began to grow about 3-4 years ago, since then the trend has not weakened. This was largely possible due to the fact that you do not need a visa to visit this country.
- Dominican Republic To get to the Dominican Republic, you just need to apply for a tarjeta del tourista - a tourist card and pay a fee of 10 euros for it. It allows you to stay in the republic for up to 30 days.
- Cuba. You do not need a visa to travel to Cuba. A passport must be valid only for the duration of the trip.
- China (Hainan Island). If a tourist from Russia flies to Hainan on his own, he can apply for a visa upon arrival at the airport. If in the composition tourist group, then Russians do not require a visa.
- Mexico and India. These countries require a formal visa. It can be easily completed online.
- Jordan. You do not need to apply for a visa before traveling to Jordan. Tourists receive a permit for 40 dinars right at the airport.
Which European countries are easy to get a visa for?
Cyprus. Aphrodite Island attracts tourists with its luxurious beaches, ancient architecture and amazing nature. To get to heaven on earth you will need to apply for a visa online, valid for 90 days.
Bulgaria. Happy holders of a valid Schengen visa will not have to obtain a visa, the period of stay is limited to 3 months. If there is no multiple visa, then the permit document is issued in visa center Bulgaria or the visa department at the consulate.
Montenegro. In this country, visa-free stay is allowed for 30 days, from here you can visit any visa-free neighbor - Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Herzegovina.
Serbia. You can safely travel around Serbia without a visa if your trip does not exceed 30 days.
Macedonia. Visa-free entry to Macedonia for Russians will be valid at least until March 2018.
Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you are traveling to this country for tourist purposes and for no more than 30 days, then you do not need to obtain a visa.
Greece. A short-term visa to Greece costs 35 euros. And although the procedure for obtaining a document is almost the same as in the case of obtaining a visa to any other country of the Schengen Union, Greece is the most loyal to tourists from Russia.
Which countries can you travel to with a Russian passport?
Don't forget about the most popular resort countries, entry into which is permitted with an internal Russian passport. Feel free to go there for new experiences, but remember that the period of stay for Russian tourists on their territory is limited to 90 days.
- Abkhazia is a sunny region with amazing mountain nature, ancient caves and healing mineral springs.
- Belarus is definitely where neither acclimatization nor the language barrier can prevent you from enjoying your vacation to the fullest.
- Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Average prices for last-minute tours to visa-free countries from Moscow
Traveling to countries without a visa on a last-minute tour is the ideal and most common holiday option. The cost of such tours is really 30-40% lower compared to regular options, and visa-free regime makes it easy to organize the trip itself. You can choose a tour 4-5 days before the expected date, buy it and quickly get ready. There is no need to worry about whether you will be given a visa or not.
Many exotic countries require visa-free entry; they are slightly less popular among tourists, since holidays in them are more expensive. But nevertheless, last-minute tours departing from Moscow are sold there more often than to countries where Schengen is required.
Tickets to local museums cost from €2. Prices for bus excursions around the city and its suburbs start from €20. Georgia - amazing country and, if possible, try to get to know her better.
Food
The average bill in Tbilisi restaurants is around €12 (for two). Coffee costs €1.25, khachapuri - €0.66, khinkali €0.16, a bottle of wine in the store - from €2
You can fully enjoy Georgian food at. You will learn everything about the production of these products, the differences between one type of wine grown in different regions of Georgia, the hard work of winegrowers, the types of cheese and the process of preparing churchkhchela.
ATHENS
Leisure
Tickets to local museums cost from €3, bus tours around the city - from €30. You can feel the spirit of the metropolis and the flavor of the ancient streets by ordering.
Food
The average bill in Istanbul restaurants is around €15 (for two). You can take coffee with you for €2. Turkish delight (well, we think a kilo is enough for you) costs from €5, and baklava - from €12 (for 1 kg).
WARSAW
Leisure
Tickets to local museums cost between €4-9, bus tours around the city - from €19.
Food
The average bill in Budapest restaurants is around €20 (for two). You can drink coffee for €1-3. Signature goulash costs €5-7, crispy sweet kalachik or hearty salty langosh costs €1.5. Famous Hungarian liqueurs can be purchased from €3-5 per bottle.
Vilnius
A fairy tale city, a museum city, what else is the capital of Lithuania called?! truly special, it energizes and inspires. Ancient quarters and streets, impressive castles and gothic churches, cozy cafes and picturesque parks. There are plenty of interesting locations in the city. Take your family on a weekend trip. Vilnius is ideal for family vacation
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How to get from the airport to the center of Vilnius
- by train- €0.72 euros. Travel time is 8 minutes. The first flight is at 5:45, the last at 21:52. Tickets are sold at the ticket office at the station, and there is also a conductor in the carriage. A covered walkway leads to the train station from the airport terminal. Walk for a couple of minutes.
- by bus- €1. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the center. How to find a stop? Exit the terminal, turn left, move along the highway ring. Pedestrian paths lead to the stop. Buses run from 05:25 to 22:00.
- by minibus- €1.5 euros. They run every 10-15 minutes from 05:00 to 23:00. The stop is a few tens of meters from the exit from the airport building. Along the pedestrian path you need to go left. Some minibuses stop right in front of the airport entrance.
- by taxi- from €18 euros.
If you plan to travel around the city a lot, it makes sense to buy a day pass for €5.
- by bus. At the exit of terminal 3 you need to take a shuttle and go to bus station(5 km from the airport). Routes No. 475 (to the bus station) and No. 222 (to the railway station) go to Tel Aviv. Cost - from €3.
- by taxi- from €39.
On Shabbat from the airport to public transport you won't leave. The only option to get into the city is by taxi. It is possible to agree with the driver on payment in dollars or euros, but keep in mind that the taxi driver can calculate at his own rate.
Travel on public transport in Tel Aviv costs an average of €2. Taxi around the city - around €10. During Shabbat, taxi fares increase by 25%. There are also day and night rates. Night is valid from 21:00 to 05:30, at this time the price is 25% higher. When traveling with more than two people, the taxi driver may ask for an additional €1.3 for each additional passenger.
Housing
Hotel accommodation (3-4 stars) in a double room will cost approximately €100. Find the discount option in the section on our website.
Leisure
Tickets to local museums cost from €3. Please note that most museums in the city are closed on Mondays, while some are open only on Mondays. In addition, most institutions' schedules change during Jewish holidays, so when planning a visit, check the information on the museum's website.
Food
The average bill in Tel Aviv restaurants is around €50 (for two). You can drink coffee for €3-4, a bottle of mineral water costs €2. For €5 you can buy a plate of hummus and pita, and for €3 you can buy a jar of delicious date honey.
How about a weekend abroad? We have compiled for you the TOP 10 countries to which you can go without first obtaining a visa.
The number of countries where you can travel without first obtaining a visa is slowly but surely increasing. Why not take one of them on an express tour this coming weekend? WomanJournal.ru has prepared the TOP 10 visa-free countries for Russia.
Visa-free country Montenegro
Entry into the territory of this country without a visa is possible only for tourism purposes and for a period of no more than 30 days. A tourist voucher is issued at the border. Travel time when departing from Moscow will be 2 hours 50 minutes.
This visa-free country is unique in its own way, as it provides the opportunity for a decent holiday for different categories of tourists. For lovers of extreme sports, there are many options for active leisure time: rafting, diving, rock climbing, hiking. If you prefer passive relaxation on the shore, 73 kilometers of beaches are at your service.
You can also devote a weekend to studying the history of Montenegro. On the territory of this visa-free country, many ancient fortresses, monasteries and ancient cities have been preserved.
Many tourists fall in love with Montenegro after their first trip and devote a lot of free time to it. Moreover, there is something to see in such resort towns as Budva, Sveti Stefan, Petrovac, Becici, Rafailovici, Herceg Novi, Igalo, Milocer, Ulcinj, Kotor, Perast and Risan.
Visa-free country Serbia
Three hours of flight - and you are in Serbia. For Russians, entry into this country is visa-free for a period of 30 days.
Serbia is recommended for those who prefer an ecological holiday. Serbs are very proud of the nature of their country and preserve it in every possible way. There are more than 30 lakes, five nature reserves, and mud resorts.
Serbia is a country ancient culture, medieval monasteries and castles. Here you can see the capital of the country Belgrade, visit the thermal resorts: Vrnjacka Banja, Banja Koviljaca, Zlatibor, Buyanovacka Banja, Soko Banja, Niska Banja, and go up to the ski resorts. If you visit the Jahorina ski resort, you will see the site of the 1984 Winter Olympics.
For tourists, Serbia, thanks to its warm climate, is attractive throughout the year.
Visa-free country Croatia
To enter Croatia you will not need a visa if you do not plan to visit other countries during your stay in this country. In the period from May 1 to October 31, you can come on vacation even without a travel voucher or letter of guarantee.
For the amateur beach holiday Better conditions, of course, in the summer at a comfortable temperature of 25–29 degrees Celsius. Here you can relax on the sandy, pebble and stone beaches of the Adriatic coast. Yachting is well developed.
If the goal of an express tour is a walk in the mountains, then you will not be disappointed, as they are of stunning beauty in Croatia.
And you can splash around in the mud baths to your heart's content. Croatia is one of the popular balneological resorts.
This visa-free country has a very regular way of life. Croats are friendly but slow. This is probably the reason why you won’t find exclusively youth hotels here. Almost all of them are quiet and calm. If you are looking for a little peace and harmony with nature, a three-hour flight and you are already in Croatia.
Visa-free country Türkiye
A little more than two hours of flight when departing from Moscow - and you are in Turkey. You can enter this country without a visa; it is issued at any customs point. The validity of the foreign passport must be more than three months from the end of the trip.
If you're attracted to sea holiday, choose any of the four seas - Black, Aegean, Mediterranean or Marmara.
In Turkey it is worth visiting: Erciyes, where snow slopes operate from November to April, the capital of this visa-free country, Istanbul, the resort of Side, where you can not only relax on numerous beaches, but also see the relics of ancient history, Kemer with its beautiful landscapes, beaches and bays , the "capital" of tennis and golf Belek, Antalya - tropical paradise with banana, cotton and citrus plantations.
Visa-free country Russia (Sochi)
Of course, if we are talking about traveling without a visa, then the main visa-free country for us, of course, remains our home country - Russia. Holidays here can be found to suit every taste, in particular in the sensational Sochi.
The capital of the future Winter Olympics is a worthy place for a weekend getaway. During an express tour to Sochi, you can gain strength for the coming week, soak up the rays of the warm sun, which is always in abundance here, or simply take a walk between the palm trees.
If a quiet weekend is not your thing, go to Krasnaya Polyana. Ski season in Sochi begins in November and continues until March. Thanks to the construction of Olympic facilities, modern ski lifts and well-prepared trails will be at your service.
Sochi is also famous for its winemaking. Even if you don’t know much about wines, you can taste some interesting samples. Don’t forget to take your favorite one home so that over a glass of wine you can remember how nice it was on the Black Sea coast.
The journey to Sochi by air will take you just over two hours, including departure from Moscow.
Visa-free country Ukraine (Yalta)
Why not go to the “heart” of Crimea - Yalta for the weekend?! In summer, this city bustles with the busiest tourist life. In winter he is calm and seems to fall asleep. But even in the off-season, Yalta is interesting, since this Ukrainian city is famous for its combination of architectural monuments included in mountainous terrain. There are many ancient buildings, museums, parks and squares.
A trip to Yalta is recommended not only for lovers of architecture, but also for everyone who misses the warm sun. This is especially true now. The sun shines there approximately 2,250 hours a year. This is the same as in the famous Nice, Cannes and San Remo.
Yalta is also famous for its winemaking. Crimean grape varieties are surprisingly fragrant due to the generous sun. Yalta residents are proud of their wines and recommend that city guests taste them.
The pride of the city is the embankment, which you should definitely take a stroll along.
If you go to Yalta now, you can still catch the almond blossoms. At this time, the air is filled with a tart aroma.
To visit Yalta, you need to fly to Simferopol, and from there travel by car to the visa-free country of Ukraine.
Visa-free country Sri Lanka
You can also see all the beauties of Sri Lanka without first obtaining a visa. If the duration of the tourist trip does not exceed 30 days, a visa is issued upon arrival. To obtain it, you must have a passport valid for at least three months from the end of the trip, filled out English language migration card, hotel reservation confirmation, cash for the duration of your stay in Sri Lanka, as well as a return ticket with a fixed departure date.
Despite the fact that Sri Lanka is just a small island in Indian Ocean, it prepares a lot of interesting things for tourists: there are stunning beaches, excellent conditions for diving and surfing, numerous cultural and historical monuments, ancient ruins.
This visa-free country is a shopaholic's paradise. Prices here are low and the range is wide. You cannot go back, for example, without precious stones. In Sri Lanka, sapphires, amethysts, garnets and moonstone are mined.
It is worth paying attention to local textiles, which in Sri Lanka good quality and at the same time very cheap.
To feel the flavor of Sri Lanka and understand that you want to come back here again, you have to spend nine hours on the road.
Israel
Holidays in Israel are different from visiting other countries. Here tourists not only spend their free time interestingly, but also come into contact with Christian history.
Thanks to the hot climate, myriad attractions and unique geography: snow-capped mountains, forests, desert and sea, every guest of this visa-free country for Russia has “their own” Israel.
