Moscow Russia Travel Guide
For summer (June-August), lightweight, ventilated clothing like cotton or linen is good to pack. Shorts, t-shirts, and light dresses are comfy. A Light jacket or sweater is good for cooler evenings. An Umbrella or light raincoat is useful for occasional showers.
Heavy winter clothing is essential. Bring a down or wool Winter coat, base layers, and warm sweaters. Waterproof and insulated pants are good for prolonged outdoor activities. A Warm hat, scarf, and Gloves or mittens are important.
A must-have year-round for exploring the city, as you will do a lot of walking.
Useful during spring, autumn, and winter to defend against rain and melting snow.
Essential for traveling in winter; select non-slip boots with good grip for snow and ice.
Always maintain originals secure.
Moscow uses 220V voltage and a 50Hz frequency. Plugs are Type C (two round pins) and Type F (two round pins with two earth clips). A Universal travel adapter is good to have. Most modern smartphones work with Russian GSM networks. A passport is needed for SIM card registration (consider Airalo for eSIMs).
Several apps are useful for navigation, translation, and local services. Yandex.Maps and 2GIS offer detailed offline maps. Google Maps also works well. For public transport, Yandex.Metro or dedicated Moscow Metro apps are helpful. Yandex.Go is the main ride-sharing and delivered meals app. For converting language, Google Translate and Yandex Translate are useful.
Use services like Google Drive or Dropbox for photos and documents.
A physical backup for important files can be good to have.
Encrypt your internet connection, especially on public Wi-Fi.
Assemble a destination-specific first aid kit. Include Band-aids, antiseptic wipes, pain relievers, Anti-diarrhea medication, and allergy relief medicine. Basic wound care supplies are also good to have. Adventure Medical Kits offer various options.
Bring Insect repellent for summer evenings or park visits. Pack Sunscreen, a hat, and Sunglasses for the summer months. While bottled water is good, a Water filter bottle or Purification tablets are useful for water from the faucet or rural ventures.
Moscow itself does not usually call for purpose-built activity-specific gear for general tourism. For winter sports outside the city, like skiing or snowboarding, bring your own Gear or plan for rentals.
For general city exploration, comfortable walking shoes are the key. Backpacks are good for day trips. Consider a sturdy daypack for carrying essentials and souvenirs.
Bicycles are readily available for rent in many parks. If you plan extended hiking outside the city, dedicated hiking shoes or boots are good.
Pack comfort items for transportation, like a Neck pillow and Eye mask. Consider security items like a small Padlock for hostel lockers, a Money belt or hidden pouch for cash and documents, and an RFID-blocking wallet.
Bring reusable items to lessen waste. A reusable water bottle Helps you stay hydrated, and a Reusable shopping bag is useful for purchases. Reusable utensils are also a good idea. Contemplate items hard or expensive to purchase locally, like specific dietary supplements or certain foreign-brand cosmetics.
Stay hydrated, reduce plastic waste.
For groceries and souvenirs.
For picnics and takeout meals.
Charge devices without issues.
Roll your clothes to maximize space and reduce wrinkles. Use packing cubes to organize your belongings and separate clean from dirty clothes. This allows for unpacking and finding items much simpler.
Always weigh your luggage before heading to the airport to avoid excess baggage fees.
