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Marina Çelik

Marina Çelik

Journalist

Författare och journalist på Moscow Pass. Delar resetips, attraktionsguider och insiderkunskap om Moskva för att hjälpa besökare att få ut det mesta av sin resa.

Marina Çelikartiklar

Russia's New High-Speed Rail (VSM): Moscow to St Petersburg in 2 Hours 15 Minutes

Russia's New High-Speed Rail (VSM): Moscow to St Petersburg in 2 Hours 15 Minutes

Russia's new VSM line aims to cut Moscow–St Petersburg to 2h15m. The 2026 status, route and timeline — and how to make the trip today on the Sapsan.

4 min läsning
23 juli 2026
Moscow's Electric River Tram: The Year-Round Guide (2026)

Moscow's Electric River Tram: The Year-Round Guide (2026)

Moscow's electric river tram runs year-round on the Moskva River. All four 2026 routes, the latest fares, how to pay with a Troika card, and when to take it instead of a cruise.

7 min läsning
17 juli 2026
Spasskaya Tower Festival 2026: Moscow's Military Music Spectacle on Red Square

Spasskaya Tower Festival 2026: Moscow's Military Music Spectacle on Red Square

Everything foreign visitors need for the Spasskaya Tower military music festival on Red Square in 2026: dates, start times, tickets, how to pay and how to get there.

4 min läsning
15 juli 2026
How to Fly to Moscow from India in 2026: Direct Flights, Best Connections and Costs

How to Fly to Moscow from India in 2026: Direct Flights, Best Connections and Costs

Aeroflot flies direct from Delhi to Moscow in about 6.5 hours; from other Indian cities you connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Baku or Tashkent. Airlines, times, visa and payment tips for 2026.

5 min läsning
14 juli 2026
How to Fly to Moscow from the UAE and the Gulf (2026)

How to Fly to Moscow from the UAE and the Gulf (2026)

Fly direct from the UAE to Moscow in about five hours. Which airlines fly the route, which airport you'll land at, how to pay when foreign cards are blocked, and visa basics.

6 min läsning
13 juli 2026
Photography Rules in Moscow (2026): Where You Can and Can't Take Photos

Photography Rules in Moscow (2026): Where You Can and Can't Take Photos

Personal photos are fine almost everywhere in Moscow — but not in the Mausoleum, parts of the Kremlin, or near military sites. Here's exactly where the lines are.

7 min läsning
10 juli 2026
National Centre RUSSIA: A Visitor's Guide to Moscow's Newest Exhibition Space (2026)

National Centre RUSSIA: A Visitor's Guide to Moscow's Newest Exhibition Space (2026)

Moscow's newest free cultural attraction on the Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment — how to get there, opening hours, what to see and how to combine it with Moscow-City.

6 min läsning
10 juli 2026
Trans-Siberian Railway: A Complete Guide (Moscow to Vladivostok)

Trans-Siberian Railway: A Complete Guide (Moscow to Vladivostok)

The world's longest railway, 9,289 km from Moscow to Vladivostok. Routes, classes, the best stops, how to book tickets and when to ride the Trans-Siberian.

4 min läsning
09 juli 2026
Can Americans Travel to Russia in 2026?

Can Americans Travel to Russia in 2026?

Yes, Americans can legally visit Russia in 2026 — but there are no direct flights, U.S. cards don't work and you need a visa. Here's what to know first.

4 min läsning
09 juli 2026
Crossing the Verkhny Lars (Upper Lars) Georgia–Russia Border in 2026: A Traveler's Guide

Crossing the Verkhny Lars (Upper Lars) Georgia–Russia Border in 2026: A Traveler's Guide

A 2026 traveler's guide to Verkhny Lars, the only land border between Georgia and Russia: visa and e-visa rules, vehicle-only crossing, winter closures, queues, and reaching Moscow.

7 min läsning
08 juli 2026
Can You Pay With UnionPay, Alipay or WeChat Pay in Moscow in 2026?

Can You Pay With UnionPay, Alipay or WeChat Pay in Moscow in 2026?

A July 2026 reality check on paying in Moscow with UnionPay, Alipay and WeChat Pay - where they work, where they fail, and why cash plus a MIR card is the only reliable setup.

7 min läsning
08 juli 2026
WhatsApp and Telegram in Russia 2026: What Still Works for Tourists

WhatsApp and Telegram in Russia 2026: What Still Works for Tourists

WhatsApp is blocked and Telegram is throttled in Russia. Here's what still works for tourists, and how to stay connected in 2026.

5 min läsning
03 juli 2026
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