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You will find out very quickly, that things work differently in Russia than in other western European countries or in the US. Therefore, we have put together at short list with some important aspects to ensure you a pleasant stay.
asking information
A lot of information is difficult to access for foreigners due to the lack of public postings and printed information, even if things are getting better now. Also, laws and rules change everyday, so that nobody can keep track of everything. The number one rule is: "Ask as many people as you can. If more than half tell the same, the probability that it is correct is very high."
It may well be that people on the street also approach you with questions. Here is a list of important numbers and agencies that provide information for tickets, museums, telephone numbers, addresses, flights etc.
general information (theater program, concerts, addresses): 05 or from public phones: 292 53 81
phone directory service for Moscow: 09 g
eneral information (phone numbers, addresses, concerts, events) 927 00 09
lost & found: 923 87 53 (buses), 222 20 85 (metro)
emergency calls:
fire department: 01,
police: 02,
medical aid: 03
medical assistance: 255 00 06, 205 05 50, 303 13 33
Intourist: 923 85 75, 923 88 40 (Fax: 230 23 87, 924 84 81)
information on Russian railway: all numbers from 266 99 00 to 266 99 99,
railway tickets: 266 83 33
information on international flights (Aeroflot): 156 80 02, 155 09 22
Moscow State University Language Center: Tel. 939 51 49, Fax 939 56 92, Telex: 411 483 MGU SU
taxi: 05-3
wheather forcast for Moscow: 9759133
A large collection on useful addresses can be found in "All Moscow", a publication usually sold on streets for a few dollars. And of course, the internet is a valuable source for information
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