What to pack
Checklist for Gulf families — summer and winter in Northwestern Russia
Curated with our hosts. Print this page (Ctrl+P / ⌘+P) and save as PDF.
Documents & connectivity
- Passport and visa printout (if required)
- Travel insurance policy
- eSIM or roaming — we help with a local SIM on arrival
- Tour program copy in WhatsApp
Clothing — summer
- Light layers + windbreaker (evenings are cool)
- Comfortable shoes for cobblestones
- Modest clothing for mosques
- Umbrella or rain jacket
Clothing — winter
- Warm jacket to −15 °C, hat, gloves
- Thermal base layer and waterproof boots
- Face cream for wind
- Power bank — phones drain faster in the cold
Family & prayer
- Prayer mat (available in hotel and minivan, but yours is nicer)
- Favourite snacks for children
- Basic medicines and prescriptions
- Type C / F plug adapter