Money
The currency unit of Russia is the ruble divided into 100 kopeks. Notes in circulation include 5000, 1000, 500, 100, 50 and 10 rubles and coins include 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1 rubles and 50, 10, 5 and 1 kopeks. Currencies can be exchanged in banks and exchange outlets. The currencies accepted by most exchange offices include rubles, US dollars and euros. Credit cards and travellers’ cheques can be used as payment. Moscow has an extensive network of ATMs supporting Visa, Master Card and American Express. Many shops and restaurants accept credit cards. Signs for the cards honoured can normally be found on the front door.
How to orient oneself in Moscow
To find a building in any street in Moscow, you need to know that house numbers always run from the centre to the edge of the city. The centre of Moscow, Kilometre Zero, can be found near Kremlin, with a special mark in Manege Square. Odd numbers are on the left side of the street and even numbers, on the right.
Tips
Tips in Russia are not normally included in the bill as in many other countries. When in Moscow, it is customary to give the following tips: $10–15 to the receptionist for ordering a table in a restaurant, theatre tickets, etc. $2–3 per bag to a bellhop for helping you with your luggage Tip for a waiter — 10% of the total amount of a bill
Moscow
Moscow is the capital city of the Russian Federation. The population of this megalopolis exceeds 10 million. The first reference to Moscow dates from 1147. Its founder is traditionally considered to be Vladimir-Suzdal Grand Prince Yury Dolgoruky. Moscow is renowned for its cultural heritage. The Kremlin, one of the world’s most beautiful architectural ensembles, is now the residence of the Russian president.
The Red Square is the site of the Cathedral of Saint Basil the Blessed, the renowned masterpiece of Russian architecture. Moscow is well known for its theatres and museums including the Bolshoi Theatre, a world-leading opera and ballet venue, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and the State Tretyakov Gallery.
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