For those not keeping up with the latest Financial and Economic news, the Russian economy has taken a massive beating. The central bank increased interest rates 7% two nights ago, and the Russian Rouble has collapsed.
http://www.exchange-rates.org/history/RUB/AUD/G/180
Apple have stopped selling product in Russia due to the currency volatility, but I'm wondering if anyone has any knowledge or experience in purchasing items from sites in Russian currency and then being shipped to Australia?
Someone asked me if I knew where they could buy a babushka doll.
( I nearly burst out laughing)
Some good deals if you have a friend that can buy for you.
Maybe Russia would represent a real travel bargain.
you get good value with a babushka doll. 6 for the price of 1
its Matreshka! not a babushka doll) ahahahahaha
МАТРЕШКА
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matryoshka_doll
A matryoshka doll also known as Russian nesting doll or babushka doll
go snowboarding there guys! FLy to Novosibirsk (OVB). Thats in Siberia. Direct flights from Bangkok and Hong kong.
There is an amazing place - Sheregesh - in Kuzbass. Amazing place for skiing and snowboarding.
You can also find a good deal if you look at www.s7.ru. They are codeshare with Qantas.
LAst year i flew home for 700 AUd one way via Hong Kong which is affordable.
ask me more if you really keen)
When buying from Aliexpress, use RUB instead of the other currencies. Good savings there.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2880597/Moscow-cheap…
Some good deals if you have a friend that can buy for you.