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Exchange rates:

Rouble
C$1 = руб46.1
€1 = руб64.37
£1 = руб76.66
US$1 = руб61.85

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Rouble (RUB; symbol руб) = 100 kopeks. Notes are in denominations of 5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 10, 5 and 1 kopeks.

Credit cards:

International credit and debit cards, including Visa and MasterCard, are not accepted in Russia.

ATM:

ATMs are widely available across Russia, but some credit and debit cards are unsupported due to restrictions. Confirm with your bank before traveling to ensure access to your funds.

Travellers cheques:

Traveller's cheque is no longer popular.

Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0900-1800.

Currency restriction:

Import: You can carry foreign currency worth up to 10,000 US dollars into Russia without declaring it.

Export: When you leave Russia, you must declare any foreign currency exceeding 3,000 US dollars. Be aware that carrying more than 10,000 US dollars may lead to detention in some cases (even if you have declared it).

Currency exchange:

You can exchange foreign currencies for Russian roubles at banks, hotels and licensed exchange bureaus. Keep all receipts. Avoid dealing with any street traders.

Russia duty free

The following goods may be imported into Russia by persons aged 18 years and older without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco products.
• Up to 3L of alcohol.
• Due to ongoing sanctions, the types of gifts and other goods which you can bring into Russia may vary based on your embarkation point. Please consult the relevant embassy for updated regulations before your trip.

Banned imports:

Weapon, ammunition, narcotics, and radioactive substances are banned. You must get a licence if you want to import GPS devices and sound recording equipment. Check with the relevant embassy before your trip.

Banned exports:

Arms and ammunition, narcotics, objects of cultural value, wild flora and fauna.

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