Moscow Zoo has switched to a summer operating mode.

Russia: country’s borders status

Borders are open. Currently there are no imposed COVID-related restrictions.

Entry conditions for citizens and tourists

Random testing will be carried out among passengers arriving from countries with a severe epidemiological situation.

National holidays in Russia in 2023

Public holidays and festivals in Russia in 2023. Non-working days:

• January 1, Sunday: New Year (Новый год);
• January 2, Monday: New Year (Новый год);
• January 3, Tuesday: New Year (Новый год);
• January 4, Wednesday: New Year (Новый год);
• January 5, Thursday: New Year (Новый год);
• January 6, Friday: New Year (Новый год);
• January 7, Saturday: Christmas (Рождество);
• January 8, Sunday: New Year (Новый год);
• February 23, Thursday: Defender of the Fatherland Day (День Защитника Отечества);
• March 8, Wednesday: International Women’s Day (Международный женский день);
• May 1, Monday: Labour Day (Праздник Весны и Труда);
• May 9, Tuesday: Victory Day (День Победы);
• June 12, Monday: Russia Day (День России);
• November 4, Saturday: Day of National Unity (День народного единства).

Bridge holidays in 2023: from Sunday, January 1, to Friday, February 24, and from Sunday, January 8, to Monday, May 8.