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Russia

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

Emergency112All emergencies

Plug typesC · F220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyRUBRussian Ruble

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+7 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 144 million people live in Russia, on 17,075,400 km². The capital is Moscow.

Capital: Moscow
Population: 143,513,328
Area: 17,075,400 km²
Official languages: Russian

Land borders

Azerbaijan Belarus China Estonia Finland Georgia Kazakhstan Latvia Lithuania Mongolia North Korea Norway Poland Ukraine

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Russia?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Russia?
Call 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Russia?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Russia?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Russia?
Prices are in Russian Ruble (RUB).
What language do they speak in Russia?
Official languages: Russian.
How do I call a number in Russia from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +7.