You'll have the choice not only of Russian cuisine but Georgian, Armenian, Uzbek, to name just some. There are many international restaurants offering American, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Mexican menus, too. You can find information about restaurants and their addresses in advertising publications. If a service charge is not already included in your restaurant bill, you might wish to leave the small change that is returned to you. Tips are not obligatory, but welcomed in Russia - from 5 per cent to 10 per cent of the total is normal.
Medicines are available at pharmacies .
Most are very cheap. You can also contact a provider specified in your travel insurance policy. You can usually place local telephone calls from your hotel room by dialing a single number for an outside line. For Russian souvenirs, you might check the speciality shops. Among traditional Russian handicrafts are painted wooden dishes from the city of Khokhloma, exquisite lacquered boxes from Palekh and Mstyora.