The company specialized in the defence of the rights of air passengers, the AirHelp, is some advice that may be useful for those who will be in Russia to attend the Ii.
– Means of transport
Avião: who travels by plane during the contest must appear at the airports at least 3 hours before the scheduled departure.
There will be two security checks at airports Russians-a at the entrance and another after the check-in. This process allows greater security, but also consumes a lot of time. Por isso, It is important to arrive well in advance, because miss your flight due to security check queues does not entitle to compensation on the part of airlines.
It is very important to always have a copy printed boarding card, Since the electronic versions are not yet allowed.
To travel economically during the stay, the Pobeda, the main company low-cost coaster, You can be the ideal choice.
Train: trains are another good option for travel between cities. Who needs to travel between Moscow and St. Petersburg, two of the host cities, You can use the Sapsan, a high-speed train that makes the trip in less than 4 horas. Probably, will be a faster and cheaper alternative, compared to the plane. To connect Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod, another of the cities that will host games, There is the Lastochka, a high-speed train that takes about 4 horas. If fans have less rush and want to spend less, There are other regular trains linking Moscow and Saint Petersburg to other host cities, whose tickets can be purchased on the website of Russian Railways.
CAB: to save some money, the AirHelp advises you to use apps like Uber and Yandex Taxi (the two companies merged) or Rutaxi, because say stop a taxi on the street or take a car around airports or stations can bring exorbitant rates. Além disso, the guarantee greater security apps, because the route is traceable and the driver's name is known.
Car: even for those who prefer to travel by car, is there an option far more into account: the BlaBlaCar. This car-sharing service is quite popular in Russia, to travel to Moscow and Saint Petersburg to other cities. Mas atenção: the driver or co-passageiros may not speak English.
If you choose a rent a car service, take special attention to the maximum ' don't drink driving». Is that in Russia the tolerance is 0,0% as regards the concentration of alcohol in the blood of drivers.
Metro: to make the trips more practical metro, the Troika, a rechargeable travel card, It is the ideal solution. Can also be used in buses and trams.
Bus: buses are an excellent option for domestic movements of Russian cities, being the cheapest means of transport. It is advisable to buy tickets in advance.
– Onde ficar
To benefit from lower prices, It is important to make the reservation as soon as possible and choose to hostels, which can be found at booking.com. Generally, are rather cheap and acceptable quality and the staff is polite and speaks English. It is also advisable to stay in nearby locations of host cities, to avoid the very inflated prices.
– Internet access
Purchase a local SIM card is a way to avoid excessive costs of roaming, because Russia does not belong to the EU. Wi-Fi is, obviamente, the most economical solution. Note that you must provide the phone number to access a public network. Is a normal procedure, because Russia is not allowed «navigate» incognito. A good suggestion is to also have apps that work offline, including maps and translation, because the perception of English varies from city to city.
– Passport
It is essential to keep with the Passport, as this may be necessary in various situations, How to buy a ticket for transport or a SIM card, perform foreign exchange transactions or at the entrance of the stadium.
