Solo Russia Travel 2026 as Japanese
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I’m a 23-year-old Japanese man, and before I start work, I’d like to travel alone on the Trans-Siberian Railway next winter. I like Traveling by train, and Siberian Railway is famous for Japanese travellers.
My itinerary is as follows: Vladivostok – Moscow – Saint Petersburg – Tallinn.
I’ll be travelling by bus from Saint Petersburg to Tallinn.
I think I have a rough idea of the current situation regarding travel in Russia, yes, we need visa. but… I have the following questions:
① How do I go about getting food during the 7-day journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway? Is the dining car available?
② As an ‘Asian’ ‘traveller’, what should I be careful about? Taking photo at the station is risky?
③ Is it a bit reckless to spend 10 days in Russia on my own without speaking Russian? I want to learn but no time no money.
I'd also appreciate any travel tips for Russia Travel.
Thank you very much.
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