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Reference articles are listed here by date. For each entry we briefly explain what it covers and at which stage of preparing for a trip it is most useful.
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How to choose a holiday and check the tour operator
Eight steps with hypothetical examples: the register, the contract, what is included, insurance and documents.
Why it helps: Lets you go through the purchase in order without missing anything.
Questions answered
Buying a holiday, documents and visas, and what to do if a trip falls through.
Why it helps: A short answer to a specific question without lengthy reading.
Reading collections
A first trip abroad, a holiday with children, a weekend in the countryside.
Why it helps: Lets you read only what you need for your trip.
Long-haul trip (in Russian)
What to check before buying a long-haul holiday and how to prepare for a long flight.
Why it helps: Reduces the risk of unpleasant surprises at the border and in the first days of your holiday.
A seaside holiday in Russia (in Russian)
A six-step plan for a seaside trip and a packing list.
Why it helps: Helps you plan the trip without rushing or forgetting small things.
How to choose a countryside retreat (in Russian)
Six steps to choosing a holiday base and the questions worth asking in advance.
Why it helps: Helps you avoid disappointment on your very first evening.
Reference topics
Four topics: choosing a holiday, documents and visas, insurance and health, on the road and at your destination.
Why it helps: Helps you quickly see where to look for an answer.
Reference
Glossary: package tour, tour operator, travel agent, visa, travel medical insurance, excess.
Why it helps: Explains the words in contracts and policies in plain language.
Visas and entry documents (in Russian)
Five steps to checking entry requirements and the signs of intermediary sites.
Why it helps: Helps you avoid overpaying for services you can get directly.
Read next
- Collections
Reading paths: a first trip abroad, a holiday with children, a weekend in the countryside.
- Reference
A traveller's glossary: package tour, tour operator, travel agent, visa, travel medical insurance, excess.
- Archive
All articles by date and topic, plus notes on four old addresses on this domain.
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- Tyr54 reference articles
Information is correct as of the date the material was prepared. Laws and requirements change: check the current version of Russian Federal Law No. 132-FZ in official publications, and check a country's entry rules on its official websites before every trip. Outside Russia, package travel protection works differently, so check the rules where you buy.