Interactive Setup Kit
Prepare your digital tools before arriving in Russia
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Goal: 100% readiness before your flight. Complete each item to build your Digital Readiness Score. Sign in to save progress across devices.
Russia Digital Readiness
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Payment Setup
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Bring Cash (USD or EUR)
International Visa/Mastercard DO NOT WORK in Russia since 2022.
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Exchange to Rubles on Arrival
Exchange USD/EUR at airport or banks.
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Consider UnionPay Card (if available)
Chinese UnionPay cards work in Russia.
Connectivity
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Buy Russian SIM (MTS/Beeline/MegaFon)
Local SIM for data and local calls.
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Set Up VPN Before Arrival
Some Western services blocked in Russia.
Transport
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Install Yandex Go
Russia's everything app — taxi, food, delivery.
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Install Yandex Maps
Best maps and navigation for Russia.