The security checks on domestic flights aren’t as strict as international ones.
Someone I know successfully got his pocketknife from Moscow to Peter and back without remembering it was stashed in his luggage, along with two full bottles of water.
I did that 14 years ago in returning to Hong Kong from USA, on a really long flight with two domestic legs and two international legs and no one picked up on the knife and 1 liter of water that was in the backpack child carrier, though it went through an X-ray machine at every stop. Mostly I think it's about making money.
Prices in cafés seem roughly equivalent to what you would expect to pay in the west. Is this generally true across Russia, or just in Moscow and St. Petersburg?
I'd say you'll find these prices in all major cities. The Far East and major touristy places will be a bit more pricey, while remote areas are generally cheaper. Take, for example, Tula, a major city within a couple of hours drive from Moscow; its prices are roughly 20% lower on everything. Up in the North, prices are quadruple what you see in other parts of the country.
The security checks on domestic flights aren’t as strict as international ones.
Someone I know successfully got his pocketknife from Moscow to Peter and back without remembering it was stashed in his luggage, along with two full bottles of water.
I did that 14 years ago in returning to Hong Kong from USA, on a really long flight with two domestic legs and two international legs and no one picked up on the knife and 1 liter of water that was in the backpack child carrier, though it went through an X-ray machine at every stop. Mostly I think it's about making money.
Great story, thank you for sharing. I really want to visit Russia and these stories keeps that desire top of mind
Thank you Dmitry for this splendid trip to Saint Petersburg. It was indeed lovely and I enjoyed it veyr much.
Very enjoyable read! I’d like to visit sometime. I’m retiring soon, so we’ll see. Thanks Dimitry
Thanks for another interesting article.
Prices in cafés seem roughly equivalent to what you would expect to pay in the west. Is this generally true across Russia, or just in Moscow and St. Petersburg?
I'd say you'll find these prices in all major cities. The Far East and major touristy places will be a bit more pricey, while remote areas are generally cheaper. Take, for example, Tula, a major city within a couple of hours drive from Moscow; its prices are roughly 20% lower on everything. Up in the North, prices are quadruple what you see in other parts of the country.
Interesting story. Thank you.
Great article.