Plan Your Visit
Before visiting the Sirius Federal Territory in Russia, you can find useful information about what clothes to pack, which power adapter to bring, visa requirements, and other travel essentials.
Climate
In late November, Sirius experiences cool autumn weather with daytime temperatures typically around 11 °C. However, temperatures can vary significantly — reaching pleasant highs of 22 °C on warmer days or dropping to chilly lows of -7°C at night. Since temperature perception varies from person to person, we recommend packing layers: bring a warm sweater, a medium-weight jacket suitable for spring and autumn, and waterproof footwear to stay comfortable in all conditions.
In late November, Sirius experiences cool autumn weather with daytime temperatures typically around 11 °C. However, temperatures can vary significantly — reaching pleasant highs of 22 °C on warmer days or dropping to chilly lows of -7°C at night. Since temperature perception varies from person to person, we recommend packing layers: bring a warm sweater, a medium-weight jacket suitable for spring and autumn, and waterproof footwear to stay comfortable in all conditions.
Meals
The host will provide all meals during your stay, with options available for various dietary needs. Please inform us in advance about any food allergies or special requirements.
Local time
The Sirius Federal Territory follows Moscow Standard Time (MSK, UTC+3) throughout the year without seasonal clock changes.
Power Adapters
In Russia, standard power sockets are Type F (CEE 7/4 "Schuko"), operating at 220V with a frequency of 50Hz. If your devices use different plugs, we recommend bringing a suitable adapter.
Dress Code
For different program components, we recommend:
Formal sessions: smart casual (e.g., dress shirts, blouses, slacks)
Cultural/festive events: cocktail attire
Sightseeing: casual comfortable clothing
National traditional dress is always welcome and encouraged.
Formal sessions: smart casual (e.g., dress shirts, blouses, slacks)
Cultural/festive events: cocktail attire
Sightseeing: casual comfortable clothing
National traditional dress is always welcome and encouraged.
Money & Currency
Essential financial information:
Currency: Russian rubles (cash recommended)
Exchange advice:
- Bring exchanged rubles with you
- Exchange currency at the airport before arrival
- No exchange offices available in Sirius
- Exchange rates: check current rates at CBR.ru
Currency: Russian rubles (cash recommended)
Exchange advice:
- Bring exchanged rubles with you
- Exchange currency at the airport before arrival
- No exchange offices available in Sirius
- Exchange rates: check current rates at CBR.ru
Meals
The host will provide all meals during your stay, with options available for various dietary needs. Please inform us in advance about any food allergies or special requirements.
Local time
The Sirius Federal Territory follows Moscow Standard Time (MSK, UTC+3) throughout the year without seasonal clock changes.
Power Adapters
In Russia, standard power sockets are Type F (CEE 7/4 "Schuko"), operating at 220V with a frequency of 50Hz. If your devices use different plugs, we recommend bringing a suitable adapter.
Dress Code
For different program components, we recommend:
Formal sessions: smart casual (e.g., dress shirts, blouses, slacks)
Cultural/festive events: cocktail attire
Sightseeing: casual comfortable clothing
National traditional dress is always welcome and encouraged.
Formal sessions: smart casual (e.g., dress shirts, blouses, slacks)
Cultural/festive events: cocktail attire
Sightseeing: casual comfortable clothing
National traditional dress is always welcome and encouraged.
Money & Currency
Essential financial information:
Currency: Russian rubles (cash recommended)
Exchange advice:
- Bring exchanged rubles with you
- Exchange currency at the airport before arrival
- No exchange offices available in Sirius
- Exchange rates: check current rates at CBR.ru
Currency: Russian rubles (cash recommended)
Exchange advice:
- Bring exchanged rubles with you
- Exchange currency at the airport before arrival
- No exchange offices available in Sirius
- Exchange rates: check current rates at CBR.ru
Documents for obtaining a visa:
1. The basis for entry is an invitation from the Organizing Committee. Information for the invitation is taken from the registration form for the Olympiad.
2. Valid foreign passport
The passport must have at least 2 blank pages intended for visas. The passport must not expire earlier than 6 months from the visa expiration date.
3. Completed and printed visa application form
The visa application form is filled out on the website of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (visa.kdmid.ru) in Russian or in English and addressed to the visa center/consulate. All fields on the visa application form must be completed. A printed copy of the completed visa application form is signed by the applicant personally; the signature should not go beyond the field of the application form provided for it.
2. Valid foreign passport
The passport must have at least 2 blank pages intended for visas. The passport must not expire earlier than 6 months from the visa expiration date.
3. Completed and printed visa application form
The visa application form is filled out on the website of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (visa.kdmid.ru) in Russian or in English and addressed to the visa center/consulate. All fields on the visa application form must be completed. A printed copy of the completed visa application form is signed by the applicant personally; the signature should not go beyond the field of the application form provided for it.
4. Color photograph
Size: 3.5×4.5 cm (centimeters). The full-face photo must be clearly depicted, against a light background, without glasses with tinted lenses and without a headdress (except citizens who, due to their nationality or religious affiliation, are depicted wearing a headdress in the passport photo).
5. Health insurance policy
The policy must be valid on the territory of Russia and cover the entire period of the stay of the foreign citizen. In the case of a multiple-entry visa, the policy must cover the period of the foreign citizen’s first stay in Russia. For all subsequent trips to Russia, a foreign citizen must have a valid health insurance policy.
The consulate may also ask for additional documents guaranteeing return to the country of permanent residence.
Also, citizens of a number of countries can apply for an electronic visa in a simplified manner.
Size: 3.5×4.5 cm (centimeters). The full-face photo must be clearly depicted, against a light background, without glasses with tinted lenses and without a headdress (except citizens who, due to their nationality or religious affiliation, are depicted wearing a headdress in the passport photo).
5. Health insurance policy
The policy must be valid on the territory of Russia and cover the entire period of the stay of the foreign citizen. In the case of a multiple-entry visa, the policy must cover the period of the foreign citizen’s first stay in Russia. For all subsequent trips to Russia, a foreign citizen must have a valid health insurance policy.
The consulate may also ask for additional documents guaranteeing return to the country of permanent residence.
Also, citizens of a number of countries can apply for an electronic visa in a simplified manner.