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Trip to Russia

Trip to Russia: My Moscow Experience My Travelling Experiences | Travel Date: May 2026 I traveled to Russia in May 2026, so all the practical information shared here is based on my personal experience during that period. My trip to Russia was actually quite incidental. I was originally planning a 10-day vacation from Abu Dhabi, but my initial choices fell through: Shenzhen visas were not available at the time due to the geopolitical situation (US-Iran tensions), and several African destinations like Tanzania, Kenya, and Madagascar required a confirmed return flight ticket and pre-booked hotels for visa approval. While hotel bookings are easy to obtain for free via platforms like Agoda, flight itineraries often require editing PDFs, risking sketchy online services, or visiting a travel agent to procure a dummy ticket. I wasn't willing to go through that hassle or spend extra money on dummy itineraries just to apply for a visa. Obtaining the Russian E-Visa While exploring...