Additional information
HEALTH
The registration fee does not cover insurance for the participant. We would strongly recommend bringing specific medicine if you use any and obtain personal international health insurance. No obligate vaccinations are needed for travellers to Russia.
WEATHER
The weather in Ekaterinburg in June is usually warm, with an average maximum of 23 ºC, an average minimum of 12 ºC, and a mean rainfall of 75 mm. However, take into account that the date of last possible frosts according to the climatic norm is the 12th of June. Colleagues registered for pre-conference, mid-conference and post-conference tours should keep in mind possible rains and take water-repellent clothes, boots, and umbrellas.
During the field trips we will be visiting places populated with mosquitoes and ticks. Please be sure you wear trousers (not shorts!) that can be tucked into socks. Be sure to take repellents which are appropriate for you!
TIME
Ekaterinburg uses Ekaterinburg Time, which is five hours ahead of UTC (UTC+5), and two hours ahead of Moscow Time.
ELECTRICITY
The electric current is 220-240 V, 50 Hz alternating current. Two-pin round plugs are standard.
PHONE AND INTERNET
If you want to receive calls in Russia, or call a number located in Russia, the following prefix must be used: +7 plus the City code for Ekaterinburg (343). So, calls to Ekaterinburg must begin with +7 343.
If you are using your mobile phone number in Russia, the calls can be very expensive. That is why it is convenient to buy a SIM card from a Russian mobile phone company. For less than 400 rubles, it is possible to acquire a Russian SIM with 400 minutes in calls and 5 Gb of Internet connection. Besides, they are easy to acquire. These are prepaid cards (no need to give any bank account number) and you will only need your passport. You can buy them in many establishments. Of course, you must have an unlocked phone to enter the Russian SIM.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
The currency is the ruble, subdivided into 100 kopecks. The best way to save on currency exchange is to change currency at Russian banking entities and make purchases using a bank card that charges you few commissions.
American Express, Eurocard, MasterCard and VISA are accepted at the banks of Ekaterinburg and at the majority of hotels, shops, cafés and restaurants. There is a wide net of ATMs which allow cash withdrawals but for safety reasons it is better to use ATMs in banks or public places.
Banks are open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm (18:00).
Additional information about banks of Ekaterinburg:
EMERGENCY AND OPERATIONAL SERVICES
24-h emergency service: 112
Additional information about Russia for participants:
SHOPPING
One can find big shopping malls in every part of Ekaterinburg. The choice of brands will differ little from any other mall in the world: Adidas, Reebok, ZARA, H&M etc. However, local restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops can be found here too. We invite you to visit the parkway of artists with authentic Ural token gifts.
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