Free events are constantly organized at Muzeon, from film screenings to concerts. You can also attend numerous lectures and music festivals (especially a lot of them are held in the summer). In addition, the park is one of the largest open-air sculpture museums in Russia, with over a thousand sculptures in its collection.
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 for free) there is a monument to the heroes of the film "Mimino", a cycle of monuments "Citizens", monuments to Andrei Sakharov, Vladimir Vysotsky, Joseph Brodsky, Niko Pirosmani and Theodor Russo. However, the set of sculptures is unstable: 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, per. Ermolaevsky, 17, blvd Tverskoy, 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. The exhibits are updated several times a year. The first photographer whose photographs were exhibited in the underground gallery was the famous photographer and journalist Yury Rost. He presented a series of photographic landscapes "The Presentation of the World". Then, at different times, a joint project of the RIA Novosti agency and the Moscow Metro, Young and Famous, appeared here, photographs of the Paris Metro of the early 20th century, documentary images of the tundra, and much more. A great idea how to while away a few minutes while waiting for the train.
metro station "Vystavochnaya"
Cultural centers at the library. Rudomino (closed for renovations until March 26, 2019)
The library itself constantly hosts free exhibitions and concerts. It has also created centers of foreign culture, where you can attend interesting lectures and all kinds of events related to a particular country free of charge.
st. Nikoloyamskaya, 1Center for Contemporary Art "Winzavod" 6+
The winery became the first art-territory in the industrial zone of Moscow. There are always free events on the schedule of its galleries and showrooms.
per. 4th Syromyatnichesky, 1, bldg. 6ZIL Cultural Center 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 ZIL Evening School there is even mathematics and geometry for adults.
st. Vostochnaya, 4, bldg. 1Center for Creative Industries "Fabrika"
In the Fabrika center, which unites exhibition spaces, theater stages, film and music workshops, free exhibitions of contemporary artists of various trends and formations, theater performances and concerts are held regularly and practically without interruption. Festivals are held in the Finishing Workshop, discussions in the Arthouse space, and visual arts and theater await you in Olivier.
Perevedenovskiy per., 18Library-reading room of Turgenev
Modern libraries in Moscow are becoming full-fledged 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 registration will take five minutes and will, of course, be free.
Bobrov per., 6, building 1.2
Design-plant "Flacon"
One of the first creative clusters in Moscow
In its loft spaces, Flacon brings together representatives of the creative industry. Free admission 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 - the Gary Tatintsian gallery always organizes outstanding exhibitions that all of Moscow speaks about. Free admission is not the main reason to come here, but it is a nice bonus.
emb. Serebryanicheskaya, 19Lenin's Mausoleum (does not receive visitors until mid-April 2019)
If you have never been to the Mausoleum, you probably don’t know that the entrance there is free. You can treat the activities of Vladimir Ilyich as you like, but the Mausoleum is a historical place, and therefore we could not bypass it on our list.
pl. RedCathedral of Christ the Savior 0+
The entrance to the most famous Orthodox church in the country 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 for 305 cars 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 down by species and subspecies. Then it turns out that there are many people among them who are panicky afraid to fly. But they love to travel. And before such an aerophobic tourist the question arises - where, in fact, to go. And on what.
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Tourists, like almost everything in this world, can be classified. And even break down by species and subspecies. Then it turns out that there are many people among them who are panicky afraid to fly. But they love to travel. And such an aerophobic tourist is faced with a difficult question - where, in fact, to go. And on what.
There are, of course, options. But we will not talk about automobile tourism here, 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, on his armored train, reached us). There would be time.
The first thing that comes to mind is, of course, Crimea. It seems that there are already both abroad and the sea. But only the lazy does not know about Crimea. And yet there are other places.
Bulgaria
How to get there
Two trains leave for Sofia every day - # 382 at 19.20 and # 3 at 21.34. Travel time is a little over two days - about 58 hours.
What to do
Sofia itself is quite an interesting city. Here a lot 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 also treat Russians well.
And then everything depends on your imagination - you can order excursions to the ancient Bulgarian monasteries, which for the most part are located in amazing beautiful places, among the mountains and forests, and you need to get there either by car or by bus. You can choose 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 and the highest prices there. 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 hotels and 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 go from Sofia to Albena or Sands, you should spend a day and stop by 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 the dacha of Zhivkov, the last general secretary of Bulgaria. And the party elite, as you know, did not choose bad places to stay. There are many hotels in Tarnovo, most of them are inexpensive, but very cozy. There are also inexpensive restaurants here - dinner for two with all the delights of local cuisine (you need to write a separate chapter about it) and alcohol will cost 20 dollars.
And finally, Sunny Beach. It is located closest to Sofia and is today almost the most developing resort in the country. The prices here are the lowest, there are many hotels to choose from for every budget and taste, the beaches are sandy. For those who like to live outside of hotels, we recommend going to the nearby ancient city Nessebar - you can easily rent a house there, cheaper than in Crimea, with all the amenities. And the sea is the same there - only on the other side.
In general, Bulgaria is almost an ideal option for an inexpensive vacation without flights.
Germany
How to get thereFrom daily there are two trains to Cologne - # 11 at 22-15 and # 249 at 18.19. Travel time - 37 hours. From the same place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8.38 train # 13 leaves for Berlin. Another Berlin train number 247 leaves the station on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 13.30. Travel time - a little over 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 train 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 travel to Cologne. The local train station is a huge docking terminal, and from here you can go to any city in Germany, as well as to almost any city in Europe. One of the most popular routes is Moscow - Cologne - Paris. Just a few hours after the arrival of the Moscow train to Cologne (you will have time for both the cathedral and for a beer), a train leaves for Paris in the evening, where you will arrive early in the morning. In other words, Cologne should be viewed as a transit route for the train journey to Europe. Well, where you want to go is up to you.
Of course, there are also trains to Europe from Berlin. But it is stupid to go there in transit (especially since it is more convenient to get to Paris through Cologne). You have to go there just to see the city. Moreover, Berlin is now called almost the most fashionable and modern city in Europe. The architecture of new styles and trends, many progressive clubs, etc. In a word, this is a metropolis for a new generation. Or, as they write in fashion magazines, this is the mainstream of the youth movement. But, of course, other generations also have something to do here. Moreover, if you remember our history. Also, by the way, there is almost the best zoo in all of Europe.
Finland
How to get thereEvery day two trains leave from Helsinki - # 31 at 17.42 and # 32 at 22.50. Travel time is a little less than 14 hours.
What to do
The city itself is small, but pretty. As someone said about Finland - everything is as it should be with us, but it is unlikely to be. With such a thought, Helsinki in particular and Finland in general should be treated. There are no special sights here, but it's nice to just wander around, go to a restaurant and taste Old Russian cuisine. But on the other hand, once you get to Helsinki, you can take, for example, a ferry and go to Stockholm. In fact, there are many places to go on cruise or ferry ships from Helsinki. But it is advisable to plan all this while still in Moscow.
You can also order a small house on the lakes in advance in Moscow. Such pleasure costs from $ 500 for a house for 4 for a week. And then you find yourself in a pristine forest, with many mushrooms and berries (in summer, of course), surrounded by a network of lakes with crystal clear water and many fish. Plus, the kit to the house usually includes a sauna and a motor boat. The only problem is that apart from berries, mushrooms and fish - that is, food for the pasture - food is not provided in such houses. And you have to take everything with you. For example, in a rented car.
Croatia
How to get thereTrain # 15 leaves on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 20.30. Another train # 205 leaves for Zagreb at 7.10 am 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 this is true. It is worth spending at least a day there to see all the sights. And then - just a few hours' drive away are all the famous resorts of Croatia, and then there is only a question of choice - where to go. You can, by the way, relax for a week in Croatia, for the second week go to Montenegro, since it is nearby and there are also trains from Belgrade to Moscow.
Montenegro
How to get there
There are two trains from Belgrade every day - # 15 at 20.30 and # 344 at 8.20. Travel time is two days.
What to do
If our tourists have already actively mastered Croatia for a long time, then Montenegro is still an unknown place for them. But in vain - because this is, without any exaggeration, one of best places generally in the world. Here the cleanest 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 is located here, which is a national park, there is a beautiful Skadar Lake, surrounded by ancient monasteries. In a word, there is everything you need for relaxation. And, most importantly, it is still relatively cheap here.
Austria
How to get thereTrain # 202 departs from Vienna every day at 21.40. And on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays there is another train # 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 trite it sounds, that this is one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe. With a mass of attractions, a mass of cultural events, and just this is the city that you should 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 ski resorts - there are more of them than there are casinos in Moscow.
Slovakia
How to get thereEvery day two trains leave for Bratislava - # 21 at 23.40 and # 705 at 19.50. Travel time is 33 hours.
What to do
Bratislava is a small city, but very picturesque, stretching on both sides of the Danube. In general, one should go to Slovakia either to ski resorts - here, if there are good slopes, it is more or less cheap, or to go for treatment - almost all Slovak resorts are one way or another focused on medicine. But the country itself is beautiful - most of it is located in the mountains, and the views are breathtaking. And since the tourism industry began to develop here several years ago, there have been no problems with the service.
Hungary
How to get thereTwo trains leave for Budapest every day - # 15 at 20.30 and # 16 at 18.25. Travel time is a little less than 40 hours.
What to do
Budapest is one of the few cities in the world that you fall in love with right away. And forever, you just have to go there. And the views here are for every taste - on the right bank of the Danube, the city soars up, drowning in the forests, and the left side of the city, flat, lies in front of you at a glance. As in the palm of your hand lies the Danube with its openwork bridges. In a word, Budapest is such a self-sufficient city that there is no need to go anywhere other than it. You can safely spend a week there and not get bored. But even for this case in Hungary there are places. Like, for example, the largest lake in Central Europe, the name of which was heard by almost everyone. Balaton is his name. And it completely replaces the rest by the sea. In addition, Hungary occupies 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 a word, there are a lot of options for recreation here.
Romania
How to get thereTwo trains leave for Bucharest every day - # 3 at 23.34 and # 382 at 7.39. It takes almost two days to go.
What to do
In fact, it is difficult to ask such a question in Romania. If only because there is also mountain peaks Carpathians, and the majestic Danube with its untouched nature, and the Black Sea beaches. Here you can go downhill 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 go to 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 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 leave for Prague every day - # 21 at 23.40 and # 209 at 22.18. Travel time is a little over 30 hours.
What to do
Thousands of guidebooks have been written about Prague, and all of them are similar in one thing - at least once in your life you have to visit it. Nowhere else in the world will you sit in a pub located in a 13th century building, nowhere else is there such a combination of undisturbed antiquity and the rhythm of a modern city. But in addition to Prague, in the Czech Republic there are also ancient castles and health resorts (Karlovy Vary became russian health resort), and a 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 # 4 leaves at 21.57, on Wednesdays # 3 leaves at 7.40, on Fridays # 20 - at 23.53 and on Saturdays # 19 leaves at 22.50. Travel time is from 131 to 144 hours.
What to do
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 a few more days. But further - if you have withstood such a road, then you can take another train and head, for example, to the coast - this will be the only opportunity for you to see the maritime world of Southeast Asia without using an airplane. Believe me, there is something to look at - 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 several years will not be enough for a complete inspection. Although a train trip to China is already exotic.
Last minute tours to visa-free countries are more popular than travel to states with strict visa controls. This is not surprising. Many Russian tourists, going on vacation abroad, more than once faced 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 tour, but also save your time and nerves. Let's talk in this article, which countries for Russians in 2017 were included in the list of visa-free states? And also we will tell you about where the visa will be issued according to the simplified scheme?
Every year more and more states demonstrate a loyal attitude towards visiting their territory by Russian citizens. So, there are countries with simplified visa access, the procedure for issuing a visa takes place upon arrival at the place, which is very convenient. Indeed, in this case, you do not initially have to settle issues with the travel agency and consulate regarding obtaining permits. When passing through the control at the airport of arrival, it will be enough to present a passport, in isolated cases it will be necessary to confirm the reliability of intentions and show a sample tourist voucher or return air tickets.
When passing through the control, in addition to the passport, you may be asked to present a return ticket, voucher, medical insurance, invitation and confirm your solvency by having a certain amount of money. There is no universal period of stay without a visa for all visa-free states, so each country decides this issue separately. Usually the term 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 holidays in 2017, and tell you about these countries. The list of the most popular and cheapest visa-free countries includes:
- Turkey.Such favorite holiday destinations for Russians as Kemer, Antalya and Alania need no introduction. The visa is obtained at the airport of the country of arrival, validity period - 60 days.
- Egypt. Although the political situation here can hardly be called stable, many Russians remain true to their choice and continue to vacation in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. Visa is automatically issued to everyone upon arrival, for a period of 30 days.
- Thailand. Anyone who is going to visit Thailand for 30 days or less is stamped in their passport at the airport. A visa should 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 then it can 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 issue a Visa on arrival right at the airport for free.
- Israel.Russians can enter Israel with one passport, while the maximum period of stay in this country is 90 days for our tourists.
- Georgia. A passport is enough to enter.
- Tunisia. A popular visa-free country for our citizens. To visit, you only need a passport valid for more than 3 months from the date of application.
- Morocco... Popularity of Morocco among russian tourists began to grow about 3-4 years ago, since then the trend has not weakened. In many ways, this became possible due to the fact that you do not need a visa to visit this country.
- Dominican Republic.To get to the Dominican Republic, it is enough to issue a tarjeta del tourista - 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 to apply for a visa to travel to Cuba. And the passport must be valid only for the duration of the trip.
- China (Hainan Island). If a tourist from Russia arrives to Hainan on his own, then he can apply for a visa at the airport upon arrival. If as part of a tourist group, the Russians do not need a visa.
- Mexico and India. These countries require a formal visa. It can be easily issued via the Internet.
- 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 is it easy to get a visa to?
Cyprus.The island of Aphrodite attracts tourists with luxurious beaches, ancient architecture and delightful nature. To get to heaven on earth, you will need to apply for a visa online, valid for 90 days.
Bulgaria.Happy owners 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 entry visa, then the authorization document is drawn up at the visa center of Bulgaria or the visa issuing department at the consulate.
Montenegro. In this country, staying without a visa is allowed for 30 days, from here you can visit any visa-free neighbor - Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Herzegovina.
Serbia. You can safely go on a trip to Serbia without a visa if your trip does not exceed 30 days.
Macedonia. Visa-free travel to Macedonia for Russians will be valid at least until March 2018.
Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you are traveling to this country for a tourist purpose 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 a visa to any other country of the Schengen Union, Greece is the most loyal to tourists from Russia.
Which countries can I travel to with a Russian passport?
Do not forget about the most popular resort countries, entry into which is allowed 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 land with delightful mountain nature, ancient caves and healing mineral springs.
- Belarus is 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 vacation option. The cost of such vouchers is really lower by 30-40% compared to conventional 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 get ready quickly. No need to worry about whether you will be issued a visa or not.
Entry to many exotic countries is visa-free; they are slightly less popular among tourists, since holidays in them are more expensive. But nevertheless, last-minute tours with a departure from Moscow are sold in them more often than to countries where Schengen is required.
Tickets to local museums start at € 2. Prices for bus tours around the city and suburbs start at € 20. Georgia is an amazing country and, if possible, try to get to know it better.
Food
The average bill in restaurants in Tbilisi is within € 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, about the differences between one variety of wine grown in different regions of Georgia, about the hard work of winegrowers, about varieties of cheese and the process of making churkhchela.
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 ancient streets by ordering.
Food
The average bill in restaurants in Istanbul is within € 15 (for two). You can take coffee with you for € 2. Turkish delight (well, we think that a kilogram is enough for you) costs from € 5, and baklava - from € 12 (for 1 kg).
WARSAW
Leisure
Tickets to local museums cost € 4-9, bus tours around the city - from € 19.
Food
The average bill in restaurants in Budapest is within € 20 (for two). You can drink coffee for € 1-3. Specialty goulash costs € 5-7, crunchy sweet roll or hearty salty langos - € 1.5. Famous Hungarian liqueurs can be purchased from € 3-5 per bottle.
Vilnius
A fairytale city, a museum city, what is the name of the capital of Lithuania ?! really special, it energizes and inspires. Old quarters and streets, impressive castles and Gothic temples, 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. Travel time is 8 minutes. The first flight is at 5:45, the last one at 21:52. Tickets are sold at the ticket office at the station; there is also a conductor in the carriage. A covered pedestrian path leads to the railway station from the airport terminal. Walk a couple of minutes.
- by bus - € 1. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the center. How to find the bus stop? Exit the terminal, turn left, move along the car 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 dozen meters from the exit from the airport building. You need to go left along the footpath. Some minibuses stop right in front of the airport entrance.
- by taxi - from € 18 euros.
If you plan to travel a lot around the city, it makes sense to buy a day pass for € 5.
- by bus.At the exit from Terminal 3 you need to take a shuttle and get to bus station (5 km from the airport). There are routes 475 (to the bus station) and 222 (to the railway station) to Tel Aviv. Cost - from € 3.
- by taxi - from € 39.
On Shabbat from the airport to public transport you won't leave. The only way to get to the city is by taxi. It is realistic to negotiate with the driver about payment in dollars or euros, but keep in mind that the taxi driver can count at his own rate.
Public transport in Tel Aviv costs € 2 on average. Taxi around the city - around € 10. During Shabbat, taxi fares increase by 25%. There are also day and night rates. Nightlife is valid from 21:00 to 05:30, at this time the price is 25% higher. When traveling more than two people, the taxi driver may ask for an additional € 1.3 for each additional passenger.
Housing
Accommodation in a hotel (3-4 stars) in a double room will cost about € 100. You can find the option with a discount in the section on our website.
Leisure
Tickets to local museums start at € 3. Please note that most museums in the city are closed on Mondays, while some, on the contrary, are open only on Mondays. In addition, the schedule of most institutions changes during Jewish holidays, so when planning your visit, check the information on the museum website.
Food
The average bill in Tel Aviv restaurants is within € 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 TOP-10 countries to which you can go without a preliminary visa application.
The number of countries where you can go without first applying for a visa is slowly but surely increasing. Why not take one of these on an express tour this coming weekend? WomanJournal.ru has prepared TOP-10 visa-free countries for Russia.
Visa-free country Montenegro
Entry to the territory of this country without a visa is possible only for tourist purposes and for a period not exceeding 30 days. A tourist voucher is issued at the border. Travel time when departing from Moscow will be 2 hours 50 minutes.
In its way, this visa-free country is unique, as it provides an opportunity for a decent vacation for different categories of tourists. For the lover of extreme sports, there are many options for active leisure: rafting, diving, rock climbing, hiking. If you prefer a passive beach vacation, 73 kilometers of beaches are at your service.
Also, the weekend can be devoted to studying the history of Montenegro. Many ancient fortresses, monasteries and ancient cities have survived on the territory of this visa-free country.
Many tourists fall in love with Montenegro after the 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, Milocher, Ulcinj, Kotor, Perast and Risan.
Serbia visa-free country
Three hours 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 ecological holidays. 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, mud resorts.
Serbia is a country of ancient culture, medieval monasteries and castles. Here you can see the capital of the country Belgrade, visit the thermal resorts: Vrnjachka Banya, Banja Koviljaca, Zlatibor, Buyanovachka Banya, Soko Banya, Niska Banya, climb the ski resorts. If you visit the Jahorina ski resort, you will see the site of the 1984 Winter Olympics.
Serbia is attractive for tourists all year round due to its warm climate.
Croatia visa-free country
To enter Croatia, you do not need to apply for a visa, if during your stay in this country you do not plan to visit other countries. In the period from May 1 to October 31, you can come on vacation even without a travel voucher or a letter of guarantee.
For lovers beach holiday the best conditions, of course, are in 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 purpose of the express tour is a walk in the mountains, then you will not be disappointed, as in Croatia they are of stunning beauty.
Or you can splash around in mud baths. Croatia is one of the most popular balneological resorts.
This visa-free country has a very measured way of life. Croatians are friendly but unhurried. This is probably the reason why you cannot 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 Turkey
A little more than two hours of flight when leaving Moscow - and you are in Turkey. You can enter this country without a visa, it is issued at any customs point. The validity of a foreign passport must be more than three months from the end of the trip.
If you are attracted to a seaside holiday, choose any of the four seas - Black, Aegean, Mediterranean or Marmara.
In Turkey, it is worth visiting: Erciyes, where snow trails 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 plantations of bananas, cotton and citrus fruits.
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. Rest here can be found for every taste, in particular, in the sensational Sochi.
The capital of the upcoming Winter Olympics is a worthy weekend getaway. During the express tour in Sochi, you can gain strength for the coming week, soak up the warm sun, which is always abundant here, or just walk between the palm trees.
If a quiet weekend is not your element, go to Krasnaya Polyana. The ski season in Sochi begins in November and lasts until March. Thanks to the construction of Olympic facilities, modern lifts and well-prepared tracks will be at your service.
And Sochi is also famous for its winemaking. Even if you are not particularly versed in wines, you can taste some interesting samples. Do not forget to take your favorite home to remember with a glass of wine how good it was on the Black Sea coast.
The road to Sochi by air will take you a little over two hours, taking into account the departure from Moscow.
Visa-free country Ukraine (Yalta)
Why not take a weekend trip to the "heart" of Crimea - Yalta ?! In summer, this city boils and boils with the most lively tourist life. In winter, he is calm and seemingly asleep. But even in the off-season it is interesting in Yalta, since this Ukrainian city is famous for the combination of architectural monuments inscribed in mountainous relief... There are many old buildings, museums, parks and squares here.
A trip to Yalta is recommended not only for architecture lovers, but also for everyone who misses the warm sun. This is especially true now. The sun shines there for about 2,250 hours a year. This is the same as in the famous Nice, Cannahi San Remo.
Yalta is also famous for its winemaking. Crimean grape varieties are surprisingly fragrant due to the generous sun. The residents of Yalta are proud of their wines and recommend to the guests of the city to taste them.
And the city's pride is the embankment, which is a must-walk.
If you break out to Yalta now, you can still catch the almond blossom. At this time, the air is filled with a tart aroma.
To visit Yalta, you need to fly to Simferopol, and from there take a 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 applying for a visa. If the time of a tourist trip does not exceed 30 days, a visa is issued upon arrival. To obtain it, you must have a passport, the validity of which is at least three months from the end of the trip, completed on english language a migration card, confirmation of a hotel reservation, money for the duration of your stay in Sri Lanka, as well as a return ticket with a fixed date of departure.
Despite the fact that Sri Lanka is only a small island in Indian Ocean, it prepares for tourists a lot of interesting things: 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. The 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 the local textiles, which in Sri Lanka are of 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 in an interesting way, but also come into contact with Christian history.
Thanks to the hot climate, myriad of sights and unique geography: snow-capped mountains, forests, desert and the sea, each guest of this visa-free country for Russia has “his own” Israel.
