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Inside Background
History 
The area where Sochi is found was for centuries inhabited by the Khazars, a...
Last edited: September 03, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Getting tourist board information right before and even during your vacation...
Last edited: September 03, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Sochi has one of Russia's warmest and sunniest climates. In fact, on...
Last edited: September 03, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Russia has a deep history and has seen the building of a strong national...
Last edited: September 03, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Getting to Sochi is easy and convenient as you can fly in, take the train, or...
Last edited: July 21, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Sochi is a resort town and its main focus is and always has been on the spas...
Last edited: September 03, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
When Sochi was first founded it was done so around the idea that tourism would...
Last edited: September 03, 2006
Nightlife 
There are several clubs in Sochi. Traffic at the clubs depends on what season...
Last edited: September 10, 2006
Shopping 
Sochi is full of shopping opportunities, from street markets to large malls...
Last edited: September 03, 2006
Sports & Activities 
Knowing that Sochi is a candidate for the Winter Olympics, one easily realizes...
Last edited: September 03, 2006
Nightlife 
Sochi has been a tourist hotspot since it was founded; the love for spending...
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Inside Russia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
If you plan to take American Express Travellers cheques, you should know that...
Last edited: July 01, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Getting a Russian Visa  In order to travel to Russia you need a visa. To get...
Last edited: May 01, 2008
Emergencies 
There are 2 other kinds of phone numbers to call emergencies. The difference is...
Last edited: December 07, 2007
Important Phrases 
The Russian (Cyrillic) alphabet has 33 letters (20 consonants, 11 vowels and 2...
Last edited: July 14, 2007
Telephones 
Mobile Phones GSM mobile phones work well within Moscow and St Petersburg, even...
Last edited: April 01, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is increasingly encouraged in Russia. 10 to 15% is the accepted rate of...
Last edited: November 30, 2007
Changing money 
The two major currencies for cash conversion in Moscow/Russia are USD and...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
Golden Ring 
Golden Ring is a set of ancient Russian cities north-east of Moscow which form...
Last edited: February 28, 2008
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