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Russia travel guides
Russian visa for US citizens
~$228 all-in, up to 20 calendar days, 3-year multi costs the same as single.
Flights to Russia without direct routes
Two-ticket method via Istanbul, $950–1,900 round trip from the US.
Paying in Russia: cards & cash
Foreign cards don't work since 2022 — daily cash budgets by travel style.
Internet in Russia: eSIM & the 24-hour block
Oct-2025 data block, working eSIMs, and why you need a VPN before arrival.