2019 EMEA Regional Meeting
Ritz Carlton Hotel, Moscow, 11 Oct 2019 - 13 Oct 2019

GETTING TO THE HOTEL FROM THE AIRPORT
Aeroexpress from the airport (https://aeroexpress.ru/en/) + Taxi or Moscow metro:
Aeroexpress train from Vnukovo (VKO) Airport
Aeroexpress train will take you directly from the VKO airport to the Kievsky rail terminal, where you have two options: 1) Use taxi; 2) Use Moscow metro from the Kievskaya metro station to the Teatralnaya metro station.
Aeroexpress train from Sheremetyevo (SVO) Airport
Aeroexpress train will take you directly from the SVO airport to the Belorussky rail terminal, where you have two options: 1) Use taxi; 2) Use Moscow metro from the Belorusskaya metro station to the Teatralnaya metro station.
Aeroexpress train from Domodedovo (DME) Airport
Aeroexpress train will take you directly from the DME airport to the Paveletsky rail terminal, where you have two options: 1) Use taxi; 2) Use Moscow metro from the Paveletskaya metro station to the Teatralnaya metro station.
Aeroexpress train costs RUB 500 (approx. Euro 7) for a standard class and 1 500 RUB (approx. Euro 22) for a business class.
One trip by Moscow metro costs RUB 55 (approx. Euro 0,80).
Via Airport Taxi
The price may be a bit higher, approximately RUB 4 000 (approx. Euro 57).
UBER or Gett
Please download the UBER or Gett app. Approx. RUB 1 000 (approx. Euro 14)  – RUB 2 500 (approx. Euro 36) for a comfort class from the airport to the hotel 

HOTEL LOCATION
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel,
Tverskaya Street 3,
Moscow, Russian Federation, 125009
Tel. +7 (495) – 225 – 88 – 88
https://www.google.com/maps/@55.7574014,37.6133034,15z

CONFERENCE DRESS CODE

• Lunch: Smart casual (no jacket and tie needed);
• Business Meeting: Business Casual/Jeans;
• Cocktail reception and Buffet Dinner: Business (jacket, no tie required);
• Saturday evening boat cruise: Business Casual comfortable clothing and shoes (no heels);
• Accompanying Persons: Casual;
• Outside: Coat, umbrella.

CLIMATE
The average temperature in Moscow in October is 8 ? / 46 F – 13 ? / 55 F.

CURRENCY
The currency in Russia is the Russian Ruble.  All other major currencies may be exchanged at local banking institutions.

EXCHANGE
All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, shops & restaurants. Currency exchanges are normally conducted at local banks. 

TAX RATE IN MOSCOW
The tax rate for Moscow is 0-20%, this will be added to your purchase of various goods & services.

TIME ZONE
Moscow’s time zone is UTC+3:00.

TIPPING
Tipping is optional, but expected with acceptable service in taxis, restaurants & bars, at a rate of 10-15%.

ELECTRIC CURRENT
The Russian electric standard is 220/240v, type C – plugs with 2 pins are acceptable.

PLACES YOU MAY WANT TO VISIT IN MOSCOW

• Moscow Kremlin;
• Red Square;
• St Basil’s cathedral;
• Cathedral of Christ The Saviour;
• Novodevichy Convent;
• State Historical Museum;
• GUM – the home department store of the country;
• Bolshoi Theatre;
• Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve;
• Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve;
• Izmailovo Kremlin;
• Gorky Park;
• VDNKh All-Russian Exhibition Centre;
• Moscow Metro;
• Ostankino TV Tower.

Once in the city, there are various forms of transportation to assist you in your travels
Moscow Metro, Bus, Trolley bus, Tram, and Taxi services  

ESSENTIAL CONTACTS
Emergency Services: 112