Russia travel tips

January 21, 2014 forum topics
We’re off to Russia for the Winter Olympics. Anyone been there recently and can update on the usual questions? I’m interested in carnet arrangements (have an active one, have been told I need an additional letter from my employes authorizing me to have and use the gear for the duration of the trip), and cell-phone/sim-card availability? Can anyone suggest a local cell carrier with good coverage and a large pay-as-you-go data plan? Do they have 4G? Many thanks.