This is what Irene Slatter, a teacher of Russian from England, writes about traveling to Russia.0:06
There are various ways to travel to Russia.0:13
Flying is the quickest way, but if you have more time, you may consider a train journey which takes about two and a half days.0:16
There are also Russian ships which in Europe leave from Copenhagen, Stockholm or Helsinki.0:24
This is a very different sort of journey, which can be very interesting and a good introduction to Russian food.0:29
On arrival in Russia, the traveler has to fill in a customs declaration, which should be done very carefully.0:36
You hand the form in to the customs officer, who usually stamps it as correct and hands it back to you.0:43
Keep it in a safe place as you will need it when you leave the country.0:50
If you want to discover Russia, there are various options.0:55
You can go as an individual tourist.0:59
Your travel agent will book a hotel for you and think about the details of your travel.1:02
This is usually a very expensive option.1:08
Alternatively, as most people do, you can go as a member of an organized group where you pay a sum of money to a travel firm and everything is done for you.1:11
This is by far the easiest and most popular way to travel to Russia.1:21
It is helpful if a visitor to Russia can read and speak a few common phrases of Russian.1:26
On the other hand, many Russians, especially the younger generation, speak European languages and are very helpful to foreigners.1:32
Do not be discouraged if officials at airports and customs points seem unfriendly and unhelpful.1:40
Officials in such jobs are not noted for their welcoming friendliness anywhere.1:48
Individually, Russians are very relaxed and welcoming by nature.1:54
In fact, it is sometimes said inside Russia that hospitality is a Russian invention.1:59
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