The description of the most important for participants routs are handed out at the registration desk. You can see it also below. In Russia payment for all goods and services is to be made in the national currency, or by credit cards which are still not popular and are only accepted in better hotels, restaurants and shops. Currency exchange offices are usually open from 10.00 to 20.00 throughout the week. Large hotels provide 24-hours banking services.
Money is exchanged only upon presentation of a passport.
The first half of July is the peak summer season in St. Petersburg.