General Information Capital:Moscow Area:17,075,400 km2 Population:142,754,000 Electricity:220 volts AC, 50Hz; Russia uses a standard two-pin European plug IDD:+7 Timezone:The Russian Federation is divided into 11 time zones - GMT +2 – 13 hrs(all year)
Language Language: Russian is the official language, although there are over 100 other languages (dialects).
Government Government: Republic FederalRepublic
Religion Religion: Russian Orthodox 20%, Muslim 15%, Christian 2%.
Health Health: The following vaccinations are recommended: Tetanus, Diphtheria & Hepatitis A.
Traffic Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. Minimum age 18 years.
Driving License Driving License: An International Driving Permit and a national licence with authorised translations are necessary
Climate Climate: Ranges from hot and dry in the south through humid continental in much of European Russia; subarctic in Siberia to tundra climate in the polar north; winters vary from cool along Black Sea coast to freezing in Siberia; summers vary from warm in the steppes to cool along the Arctic coast
Mobile Network Mobile Network: GSM 900 / 1800 / 3G 2100
GPS GPS: 55 45 N, 37 37 E
Shopping Hours Shopping Hours: Mon-Sat: 09.00-17.00. Stores that are open 24 hours a day are becoming more common. Most food shops are also open on Sunday.
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