June to August offers pleasant temperatures, White Nights in St. Petersburg, and outdoor festivals, though prices increase and attractions become crowded.
April-May and September feature mild weather, fewer tourists, and reasonable prices, making it ideal for balanced sightseeing experiences.
November to March brings snow-covered landscapes perfect for winter activities, Christmas markets, and significantly lower accommodation rates.
While Russian is the primary language, tourist areas in major cities offer English signage; learning Cyrillic alphabet basics helps navigate street signs and metro stations.
Russia experiences continental climate with extreme seasonal variations. Summers are warm but brief (20-30°C), perfect for exploring cities and countryside. Winters are long and cold (-10 to -30°C) with snow blanketing the landscape from November through March. Spring and autumn are short transitional seasons with unpredictable weather patterns. Southern regions near the Black Sea enjoy milder temperatures year-round.