Moscow travel/info/ticket thread

A1Dan · 5th May 2008, 18:09

OK, this I trust more!:

UEFA

The visa exemption applies to all ticket holders coming to Russia for the final in the period between 19 and 23 May. Supporters will need to present a valid match ticket, a valid passport and a completed immigration form upon entrance to the Russian Federation. All fans travelling to Russia without visas will be asked to keep their ticket up to departure from Moscow. Anyone overstaying the 72-hour entry period will then have to pay the fee for a regular visa when leaving the country.

A1Dan · 5th May 2008, 18:12

Or, here's VisitRussia, back to make things really clear:

The said decision will be enforced by an Act which to be adopted in a term comfortable allowing the supporters to arrive for the game in time.

ralphie88 · 5th May 2008, 18:52

Fucking brilliant news. 72 hour free stay in Russia if you have a ticket (even if not in your names).

Saved me £150 that has.

George the Giraffe · 5th May 2008, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphie88

Fucking brilliant news. 72 hour free stay in Russia if you have a ticket (even if not in your names).

Saved me £150 that has.

Glad to see people with season tickets in the names of others etc wont be screwed.

Although I would rather see it so that names were on tickets but the names could be transfered. Might go towards getting rid of the bastard touts and ticket forgeries!

gaffs · 6th May 2008, 09:58

Anyone got any hotel/hostel ideas.

The place i had booked - since early April are now telling me i no longer have a room due to problems with its booking system.

Cunts.

bazalini · 6th May 2008, 10:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaffs

Anyone got any hotel/hostel ideas.

The place i had booked - since early April are now telling me i no longer have a room due to problems with its booking system.

Cunts.

Heard of a load of people in similar situation.

Fucking Russians out to screw everyone.

Glad to see Visa thing sorted. I am in at 11am and needed back at airport at 5am.

George the Giraffe · 6th May 2008, 11:38

Don't know if its been posted, but here is some advice from the British foreign office. May be useful for those lucky enough to be going:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-...ampions-league

ralphie88 · 6th May 2008, 15:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by George the Giraffe

Don't know if its been posted, but here is some advice from the British foreign office. May be useful for those lucky enough to be going:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-...ampions-league

And from the FSF - http://www.fsf.org.uk/freelions/fans...scow/index.php

AlwaysRedwood · 6th May 2008, 15:41

Then there's this:

Georgia says "very close" to war with Russia

Quote:

Russia's deployment of extra troops in the breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia has brought the prospect of war "very close", a minister of ex-Soviet Georgia said on Tuesday.

Separately, in comments certain to fan rising tension between Moscow and Tbilisi, the "foreign minister" of the breakaway Black Sea region was quoted as saying it was ready to hand over military control to Russia.

"We literally have to avert war," Temur Iakobashvili, a Georgian State Minister, told reporters in Brussels.

Asked how close to such a war the situation was, he replied: "Very close, because we know Russians very well."

"We know what the signals are when you see propaganda waged against Georgia. We see Russian troops entering our territories on the basis of false information," he said.

Georgia, a vital energy transit route in the Caucasus region, has angered Russia, its former Soviet master with which it shares a land border, by seeking NATO membership.

An April summit of the U.S.-led Western alliance stopped short of giving it a definite track towards membership but confirmed it would enter one day.

Russia has said its troop build-up is needed to counter what it says are Georgian plans to attack Abkhazia, a sliver of land by the Black Sea, and has accused Tbilisi of trying to suck the West into a war -- allegations Georgia rejects.

cj_lad · 6th May 2008, 15:55

Ok, I only just found out that I've got tickets thanks to the ineptitude of the ticket office. Any help regarding how to get to moscow for a reasonable price would be very much appreciated, I've been looking for the past hour and it's really not looking good! Advice from Ralphie88 would be even more appreciated! Cheers...

Sultan · 6th May 2008, 15:57

Any tickets to the final would be much appreciated.

I missed the deadline

gaffs · 6th May 2008, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlwaysRedwood

Then there's this:

Georgia says "very close" to war with Russia

Dont thinks thats going to affect us in Moscow.

A1Dan · 6th May 2008, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj_lad

Ok, I only just found out that I've got tickets thanks to the ineptitude of the ticket office. Any help regarding how to get to moscow for a reasonable price would be very much appreciated, I've been looking for the past hour and it's really not looking good! Advice from Ralphie88 would be even more appreciated! Cheers...

How much can you afford to pay?

gaffs · 6th May 2008, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj_lad

Ok, I only just found out that I've got tickets thanks to the ineptitude of the ticket office. Any help regarding how to get to moscow for a reasonable price would be very much appreciated, I've been looking for the past hour and it's really not looking good! Advice from Ralphie88 would be even more appreciated! Cheers...

Your options are not great to be honest - well, not if you want to do it for a resonable cost. My mate was offered a face value ticket and we looked for flights/hotels but they were either too expensive or were not available.

The flights i got, which i posted last week are now over £800 - i paid about £370. After spending all day looking, i have just found another place to stay after being stiffed by the previous place i had booked.

Your best bet may be to fly in and out in a day, but i dont know who is offering those packages - i believe the club charters are all gone.

Though im sure ralphie will be able to find something for you

cj_lad · 6th May 2008, 16:03

Sultan, rumours are abound that tomorrow there will be lots of returns going on sale at the TO, so your best bet is probably to call them in the morning with various sob stories and hope for the best! How would you be getting there if you did manage to get a ticket?

cj_lad · 6th May 2008, 16:05

Why is the EUROPEAN cup final being held in Moscow!? Thanks Roman...

gaffs · 6th May 2008, 16:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj_lad

Why is the EUROPEAN cup final being held in Moscow!? Thanks Roman...

Er, becasue Russia is in UEFA.

A1Dan · 6th May 2008, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaffs

Your best bet may be to fly in and out in a day, but i dont know who is offering those packages - i believe the club charters are all gone.

I had an email from Champion Sport earlier saying they were still doing them...

Sultan · 6th May 2008, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj_lad

Sultan, rumours are abound that tomorrow there will be lots of returns going on sale at the TO, so your best bet is probably to call them in the morning with various sob stories and hope for the best! How would you be getting there if you did manage to get a ticket?

Cheers. I'll be at Old Trafford in the morning.

I'm most likely flying from Dubai with mates.

cj_lad · 6th May 2008, 16:15

Further to my glee in my other thread about an hour ago it looks like there's no way I'll be able to afford this! Looking at 800 quid each plus accomodation + the uncertain costs that being in Russia may bring. Add that on to ST renewal and it's just not feasible.

In that case, if there is a way of transferring them is anybody interested in 2 spares? At the moment the only thing I'd really be after are 2 for Wigan + the difference in price.

Sultan · 6th May 2008, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj_lad

Further to my glee in my other thread about an hour ago it looks like there's no way I'll be able to afford this! Looking at 800 quid each plus accomodation + the uncertain costs that being in Russia may bring. Add that on to ST renewal and it's just not feasible.

In that case, if there is a way of transferring them is anybody interested in 2 spares? At the moment the only thing I'd really be after are 2 for Wigan + the difference in price.

I'll take them of you.

No wigan, but any 2 games next season

ralphie88 · 6th May 2008, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj_lad

Why is the EUROPEAN cup final being held in Moscow!? Thanks Roman...

Er... Moscow is in Europe.

ralphie88 · 6th May 2008, 16:22

Just been offered an air mattress at a Russian family that I sort of know's house!

2 days ago I was looking at £150 Visa and £100 accomodation. Now £250 better off.

Utd heap · 6th May 2008, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sultan

I'll take them of you.

No wigan, but any 2 games next season

I'll vouch for Sultan, CJ.
Helped me, and countless others out on many occasions...

cj_lad · 6th May 2008, 16:26

Sorry mate, as it stands I've got family friends who I'll give them to if I can't get Wigan - that seems to (fingers crossed) be my best bet for a United knees up in the next few weeks! But if it does end up coming to getting rid on here then you will be the first person in mind, just FV no bother about other games. Also if anyone is able to construct some sort of teleportation device within the next couple of weeks you know who to PM.

George the Giraffe · 6th May 2008, 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphie88

Just been offered an air mattress at a Russian family that I sort of know's house!

2 days ago I was looking at £150 Visa and £100 accomodation. Now £250 better off.

Fortune favours the brave!

Sultan · 6th May 2008, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj_lad

Sorry mate, as it stands I've got family friends who I'll give them to if I can't get Wigan - that seems to (fingers crossed) be my best bet for a United knees up in the next few weeks! But if it does end up coming to getting rid on here then you will be the first person in mind, just FV no bother about other games. Also if anyone is able to construct some sort of teleportation device within the next couple of weeks you know who to PM.

Cheers.

Best of luck...

PS: Thanks George.

cj_lad · 6th May 2008, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphie88

Er... Moscow is in Europe.

Yeah fair enough, I've just been revising EU law the past few weeks mate so I'm stuck in that whole context, and basically just looking for something to shout at for this farce...

Edit - how are you making your way to this mattress incidentally...im guessing you booked quite a while ago?

gaffs · 6th May 2008, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphie88

Just been offered an air mattress at a Russian family that I sort of know's house!

2 days ago I was looking at £150 Visa and £100 accomodation. Now £250 better off.

What's your total price then Ralphie?

Lets see who can do Moscow on the shortest shoe string.

For 2 nights, mine is...

Flights - 370
Hotel - 60 (private room in a decent looking hostel)
Ticket - 120

Total - £550

I paid more than that for Barca away.

6th May 2008, 16:22	#183 (permalink)
ralphie88 Chief Tormentor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: http://www.joinmust.org/ Posts: 4,651	It gets better and better Just been offered an air mattress at a Russian family that I sort of know's house! 2 days ago I was looking at £150 Visa and £100 accomodation. Now £250 better off.

5th May 2008, 18:09	#161 (permalink)
A1Dan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 9,766	OK, this I trust more!: UEFA The visa exemption applies to all ticket holders coming to Russia for the final in the period between 19 and 23 May. Supporters will need to present a valid match ticket, a valid passport and a completed immigration form upon entrance to the Russian Federation. All fans travelling to Russia without visas will be asked to keep their ticket up to departure from Moscow. Anyone overstaying the 72-hour entry period will then have to pay the fee for a regular visa when leaving the country.

5th May 2008, 18:12	#162 (permalink)
A1Dan First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 9,766	Or, here's VisitRussia, back to make things really clear: The said decision will be enforced by an Act which to be adopted in a term comfortable allowing the supporters to arrive for the game in time.

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ralphie88 Chief Tormentor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: http://www.joinmust.org/ Posts: 4,651	Fucking brilliant news. 72 hour free stay in Russia if you have a ticket (even if not in your names). Saved me £150 that has.

6th May 2008, 09:58	#165 (permalink)
gaffs Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,946	Anyone got any hotel/hostel ideas. The place i had booked - since early April are now telling me i no longer have a room due to problems with its booking system. Cunts.

6th May 2008, 11:38	#167 (permalink)
George the Giraffe Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool (terrible times) Posts: 586	Don't know if its been posted, but here is some advice from the British foreign office. May be useful for those lucky enough to be going: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-...ampions-league

6th May 2008, 15:55	#170 (permalink)
cj_lad Youth Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alderley Edge Posts: 355	Ok, I only just found out that I've got tickets thanks to the ineptitude of the ticket office. Any help regarding how to get to moscow for a reasonable price would be very much appreciated, I've been looking for the past hour and it's really not looking good! Advice from Ralphie88 would be even more appreciated! Cheers...

6th May 2008, 15:57	#171 (permalink)
Sultan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: When anger comes, wisdom goes. Posts: 14,152	Any tickets to the final would be much appreciated. I missed the deadline

6th May 2008, 16:03	#175 (permalink)
cj_lad Youth Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alderley Edge Posts: 355	Sultan, rumours are abound that tomorrow there will be lots of returns going on sale at the TO, so your best bet is probably to call them in the morning with various sob stories and hope for the best! How would you be getting there if you did manage to get a ticket?

6th May 2008, 16:05	#176 (permalink)
cj_lad Youth Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alderley Edge Posts: 355	Why is the EUROPEAN cup final being held in Moscow!? Thanks Roman...

6th May 2008, 16:15	#180 (permalink)
cj_lad Youth Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alderley Edge Posts: 355	Further to my glee in my other thread about an hour ago it looks like there's no way I'll be able to afford this! Looking at 800 quid each plus accomodation + the uncertain costs that being in Russia may bring. Add that on to ST renewal and it's just not feasible. In that case, if there is a way of transferring them is anybody interested in 2 spares? At the moment the only thing I'd really be after are 2 for Wigan + the difference in price.

6th May 2008, 16:26	#185 (permalink)
cj_lad Youth Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alderley Edge Posts: 355	Sorry mate, as it stands I've got family friends who I'll give them to if I can't get Wigan - that seems to (fingers crossed) be my best bet for a United knees up in the next few weeks! But if it does end up coming to getting rid on here then you will be the first person in mind, just FV no bother about other games. Also if anyone is able to construct some sort of teleportation device within the next couple of weeks you know who to PM.