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Scam–tastic #3

Bernard H. Wood — Fri, 29 May 2015 13:00:44 +0000

In this look at popular scams and rip-offs in Russia, it’s really time to give ‘official’ criminals a turn, rather than the criminal ‘officials’ – who’ve had more than their fair share so far. You’ll probably find the ‘common’ variety grazi...

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Scam-tastic #2

Bernard H. Wood — Thu, 21 May 2015 00:38:15 +0000

Last week we took a look at an initial scattering of scams and hustles – mostly instigated by those in positions of authority. Well, there are plenty more where those came from, and we haven’t even started with the ‘official’ criminals! As stated repeatedly: the Russian polic...

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Scam-tastic #1

Bernard H. Wood — Thu, 14 May 2015 22:20:01 +0000

There are quite a few ways that the unscrupulous – or downright corrupt – can separate you from your personal property. Unfortunately, some visitors to Russia have discovered that the line between overt criminality and suited officialdom is in fact more of a grey-scale. Back in 2009, Maj...

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All in the preparation #3

Bernard H. Wood — Thu, 07 May 2015 00:23:55 +0000

You may already be aware that Russia Experience produces a handy guide to your voyage: the Trip Info Pack. It’s a pretty damn useful companion for those embarking on a Trans-Siberian rail trip. When you have signed up, you’ll be presented with your own copy, and from that point: you̵...

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All in the preparation #2

Bernard H. Wood — Fri, 01 May 2015 18:38:12 +0000

We left last week’s fumble through the red tape at the point where visas became involved. Without reproducing our governmental site in detail here, it’s worth going over some of the other relevant hoops and hurdles. Aside from the infamous visa – which has to be registered within 3...

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All in the preparation #1

Bernard H. Wood — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 17:37:36 +0000

There are some important requirements to meet before entering Russia. “It’s all in the preparation” as the saying goes. We live in increasingly uncertain times – not least because of the ongoing situation in Ukraine and its knock-on effects across the world. It’s fair to assume tha...

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Stretching the ruble #2

Bernard H. Wood — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:42:57 +0000

Last week we reflected on international sanctions against Russia with regards to the ruble. This week we do more of the same, whilst at the same time trying to pick some minor cherries from the calamity. Unfortunately, the celebration of any small financial benefit that travellers may enjoy whilst v...

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Stretching the ruble

Bernard H. Wood — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 00:42:49 +0000

A recent chat with Russia Experience’s Odette Fussey set me thinking about the devaluation of the ruble; the inevitable knock-on effect of recent international sanctions following Putin’s incursion into Crimea and his role in the current Ukraine crisis. Currently the British pound is w...

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Backwards and forwards #2

Bernard H. Wood — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 09:00:48 +0000

Russia Experience’s Odette Fussey has been giving me some insights into the effects of international political machinations, as felt by the tourist at ground-level. Okay, we’ve covered the major potential negative of the Ukraine crisis: a subsequent escalation to an all-out inter-contine...

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Trips and Tales (Part 24)

Bernard H. Wood — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:00:45 +0000

Some thoughts on modern-day perceptions of Russia, and Moscow Must-Sees continued....

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