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Verify your identity
Take a selfie and upload your Russian passport. Required by Russian law No. 126-FZ. Verification takes 1–2 business days.
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Activate a Moscow 495 number
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Dial a Russian number
Enter any Russian number in international format (+7 then the number) and call. The rate appears on screen before you connect.
How to Dial a Russian Number
Russia's country code is +7. Moscow area codes are 495 and 499; St. Petersburg is 812. When dialling internationally, replace the leading 8 (used domestically) with +7.
Russian mobile numbers start with 9xx: the domestic format 8-916-123-45-67 becomes +7 916 123-45-67 internationally. Just type the number starting with +7 on the Give a Ring dial pad — the rate is shown before you call.
🇷🇺 Surprising & Funny Facts About Russia
Eleven Time Zones — and Counting
Russia spans 11 time zones — more than any other country on Earth. When it's Monday morning in Kaliningrad, it's already Tuesday morning in Kamchatka. Scheduling a nationwide video call in Russia is basically its own extreme sport.
One Lake, One Fifth of All Fresh Water
Lake Baikal holds approximately 20% of the world's unfrozen fresh surface water. It is also the world's deepest lake at 1,642 metres — deep enough to stack five Eiffel Towers on top of each other and still have room. The water is so clear you can see down 40 metres on a calm day.
The Longest Railway on Earth
The Trans-Siberian Railway stretches 9,289 km from Moscow to Vladivostok — the longest railway line in the world. The full journey takes around seven days. That's long enough to finish a very thick novel, learn basic Mandarin, or deeply regret not flying.
Russia Is Basically a Forest
Russia contains roughly 20% of the world's total forests — more forested land than any other country. The Siberian taiga alone is larger than the continental United States. Russia has so many trees that they measurably affect global oxygen levels.
More Tigers Than India, Technically
The Russian Far East is home to the Amur (Siberian) tiger, the largest wild cat on the planet. Thanks to active conservation efforts, wild Amur tiger numbers have actually increased — a rare conservation success story in a world that badly needs more of them.
Moscow's Metro Is an Underground Palace
Moscow's metro system, opened in 1935, is one of the most ornate subway systems in the world. Many stations feature chandeliers, mosaics, marble columns, and bronze sculptures. It was deliberately designed to look like "palaces for the people" — and it genuinely does.
🗺️ What Are the Best Places to Visit in Russia?
Moscow — The Capital
Red Square, the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Bolshoi Theatre, and the extraordinary metro stations. Moscow is a city of spectacular contrasts — ancient cathedrals next to Soviet-era skyscrapers next to gleaming modern towers. Don't miss Gorky Park and the Tretyakov Gallery.
St. Petersburg — The Northern Capital
Peter the Great's city on the Neva River is Russia's cultural crown jewel. The Hermitage Museum (one of the largest in the world), the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Mariinsky Theatre, and the White Nights of summer when the sun barely sets make it one of Europe's most beautiful cities.
Kamchatka — Valley of Geysers
The Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's Far East is a land of active volcanoes, geysers, and brown bears. The Valley of Geysers is one of the largest geyser fields on Earth. Getting there requires a flight to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — but the otherworldly landscape is worth every kilometre.
Lake Baikal — The Sacred Sea
The world's deepest and oldest lake sits in Siberia like a natural wonder that can't quite decide if it's a lake or a sea. In winter, the ice is thick enough to drive cars on. In summer, the water is impossibly clear and cold. The nearby Circum-Baikal Railway is one of the great scenic rail journeys.
Kazan — Where East Meets West
The capital of Tatarstan sits at the cultural crossroads of Russia and the Islamic world. The Kazan Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains both an Orthodox cathedral and a mosque on the same grounds — a unique symbol of Russia's multicultural heritage. The food alone is worth the trip.
Sochi — Russia's Riviera
On the Black Sea coast, Sochi enjoys a subtropical climate — the only place in Russia where you can ski in the morning on the Caucasus Mountains and swim in the sea in the afternoon. The Rosa Khutor ski resort is world-class, and the coast offers beaches, palm trees, and warm summer temperatures.