Zenit St. Petersburg vs Dundalk FC Travel Advice
EMBASSY OF IRELAND
Grokholski pereulok 5
129090 Moscow
Nearest metro station: Prospekt Mira
Telephone: +7 495 937 59 11
(Office hours weekdays 09.30-13.00 and 14.30-17.30)
Out-of-hours emergency contact number: +7 985 928 7615
Embassy Vice Consul- Christopher Dalton +7 981 911 60 23
Honorary Consul in St. Petersburg:
Mr Anatoly Shashin, telephone: +7 921 936 5198
Kuznetsovskaya street 30 А, office 35Н
The Embassy congratulates Dundalk FC and looks forward to welcoming the team and supporters to St. Petersburg on 3 November. St. Petersburg is a safe city and most visits pass off without incident. However, if a problem occurs, the Embassy is here to help. The following travel advice will help you to prepare for your trip and enjoy your visit to Russia.
Before you travel...
- Ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your trip. Under Russian law, you are required to have your ID readily accessible at all times. Please note that you cannot travel to Russia on your Passport Card. Apply here for a passport and apply here for a Passport Card if you are over 18 years of age.
- Ensure that you have a valid visa for the duration of your stay in Russia. Please check the dates of your visa carefully: under no circumstances are you allowed to overstay it. Visit the website of the Russian Embassy in Dublin for information on how to apply: http://dublin.kdmid.ru/en.aspx?lst=en&it=/Applying for a visa.aspx.
- Download the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade TravelWise App, and set an alert for Poland to get security updates directly to your phone. The app is available free at the App Store or Google Play.
- Get comprehensive travel insurance that will cover all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation.
- Register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade before travelling to Russia, which will help us contact you or your family in an emergency. This can be done easily online or through the TravelWise application.
- Irish-Russian dual nationals are regarded and treated as a Russian citizen by the Russian authorities while in Russia. Russian authorities will expect Irish-Russian dual nationals to enter and leave Russia on a Russian passport. For more information you should contact the Russian Embassy in Dublin: http://dublin.kdmid.ru/en.aspx?lst=en&it=/Contact us.aspx.
When in Russia…
- Keep a photocopy or a scan of your passport information page and your visa in case you lose them, and also give the details to family or friends.
- Under Russian law, if asked by police, you must be able to verify your identity by presenting photographic identification.
- Currency: Russia uses the rouble (€1 = approx. 70 RUB). Debit and credit cards are widely accepted but you should confirm before you order – some cafés, bars and restaurants are cash-only.
- Language: Russian is the country’s main language but younger people in Moscow and St. Petersburg will be able to speak English.
- Climate: It is autumn in Russia and temperatures can be quite low, including below zero, especially at night. Rain and wet snow are likely. Pack warm clothes and winter shoes.
- Be careful when using your bank card in night clubs. There have been some reports of visitors discovering they had spent larger sums of money than expected.
Getting around St. Petersburg…
- The match takes place at the Petrovsky stadium (Petrovsky ostrov, 2) not far from the city centre. Nearest metro station: Sportivnaya (500 m). When travelling from the city centre, you can also take bus 191 or trolleybus 1 and 7.
- Public and private transport connections to St. Petersburg are clearly signposted in the arrivals hall of Pulkovo airport (telephone: +7 812 704 5411).
- Only use official taxis, which have the name and telephone number of the taxi company on the side of the door and on the top of the taxi, to avoid being overcharged.
- St Petersburg has an integrated public transport system and tickets are valid on metro, bus and trolleybus services within the city limits. You can see the metro map and get passenger information on their official website: http://www.metro.spb.ru/en/map.html.
- Most supporters are staying at the Solo Sokos Vasilievsky. Hotel address and contact details can be found here: https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/st-petersburg/sokos-hotel-palace-bridge.
Local laws and security at the match…
- There will be a strong police presence for the match, with many police in riot gear. Follow all instructions from police and security officials on the day. There will be security checks at the stadium so plan to arrive early.
- Russian police do not hesitate to enforce the law which allows for an entire group of people to be arrested and charged for an offence committed by one or more within the group.
- It is illegal to drink or to be drunk in public places in Russia. Public drinking and rowdy behaviour are not tolerated by the police and can lead to arrest or overnight detention in a detoxification centre.
If your property is stolen…
- Report the theft of your documents and/or property within 24 hours at a police station and obtain a police report. This may be needed for insurance purposes and must be presented to the Embassy if you need an emergency travel document (see below).
If your passport has been lost or stolen...
- Report the loss or theft at a police station and obtain a police report.
Contact the Embassy Vice Consul representative immediately, contact details at the top and foot of page.
If you run out of money...
- If you find yourself without funds or access to funds, ask a family member or friend to transfer funds through a money transfer agent. Photo ID is required to receive transferred funds. If you have lost your ID, have funds transferred to a friend.
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Emergency Numbers in Russia Ministry of Emergency Situations 112 Fire Brigade 01 Police 02 Ambulance 03 Services might not be available in English |
Consular Assistance Embassy official St Petersburg +7 981 911 6023 Emergency line (out of office hours): + 7 985 928 7615 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: +353 1 478 0822 |
Stay safe, and enjoy the match!