Late last year, Russian government announced a multi-billion dollar plans to improve infrastructure, train specialists and launch major advertising campaign to attract tourists to Russia. This year the Moscow state government has taken the initiative and launched an international advertising and promotional program to promote Moscow as a tourist destination in various international markets.

With high fuel prices and competition squeezing profits, Aeroflot has become the latest international carrier to charge for extra luggage.

Visitors to a foreign land can expect to face language barriers, cultural shock and shysters as well as countless other risks to their psychological and physical health the moment they leave their routines and comfort zone behind.