Hi, i have been told that Rubles is the currency for Russia. However on the post office and Travelex websites I can't seem to order roubles to take with us on our trip. Does anyone know how to obtain Rubles or is it best to take dollars? thanks

There is no reason to try and obtain rubles before coming to Russia. As another person said, there are ATMs everywhere. Just use your UK bank card and take out the desired quantity of rubles. They'll charge you a small fee (1% or less).



If you have cash, it's best to bring dollars or Euros rather than sterling. There are little exchange places all over Moscow. Their rates are generally very good--certainly much better than the rip-off one experiences in London. Still, my advice would be to just use your ATM card--why risk travelling with a lot of cash when it's not necessary?

Take dollars, there is no problem to exchange it in any local bank.

Rubles can be obtained readily at ATMs in most places in Russia. You must pay for purchases using Rubles or Euros, not dollars, and it is cheaper to obtain Rubles from ATMs than to pay the fee for money exchange. You will find ATMs at the airports and nearly anywhere you are likely to go.