If you ever planned to visit Russia, do it now! Before the well-known events that happened in Ukraine and Crimea, Russia was quite a stable country where the US dollar cost 40 Rubles. However after the Ukraine crisis came, several countries imposed economic sanctions on Russian economy and oil prices fallen dramatically over relatively short period of time. And since one-third of Russian income is dependent on sale of oil, the economy suffered a major crush which resulted in decision taken by the National Bank to devalue national currency. After a couple months US dollar cost 60, 70 and even 80 Rubles. As the time passes, the government managed to stabilize the economy and now the cost of 1 dollar fluctuated from 63 to 67 Rubles. Now imagine that 3 years ago you came to Russia. You go to Starbucks and buy yourself a coffee, say a latte. The price is 240 Rubles. Divided by 40 Rubles will result in 6 bucks. Then you go and book a hotel room, which costs you 4000 Rubles (100 bucks). Then you decide to see a movie, which varies from 400 to 1200 Rubles (10-30 bucks), and then you go to a bar to watch your favorite football team game, also may vary from 500 to 5000+ Rubles (12-120 bucks) and so on and so forth. The situation is very different for you now. Imagine that you do same stuff: coffee is now 4 bucks instead of 6. Hotel is 60 instead of 100. Movie is from 6 to 20 bucks instead of 10-30. Bar is from 7 to 70 bucks instead of 12-120. In other words, everything has changed, everything is cheaper. I have to admit though the prices in Rubles are not completely the same as it was 3 years ago, but an increase of prices is not comparable to the drop of the value of our currency. Therefore, in any case – you will win in terms of money. And why exactly did I say “do in now?”. Well, the problem is that 2018 year may bring some surprises and instability to Russia. Unfortunately, not everyone in the world is happy with the current rulers in Kremlin and they may try to destabilize the situation like they did in Ukraine and like they tried to do in Russia in 2011 (fortunately for us, they failed). That is why I believe the situation may become a little bit unpredictable and you will want to reduce your risks. Now, as the situation is quite stable and the currency is quite cheap it is time for you to consider visiting our country. You will be certainly welcomed. At least we all hope that World Cup will be very peaceful, successful and pleasant for everyone across the globe as were Olympic Games in Soschi.