Yes. Restaurant carriages are available on most long-distance trains where you can buy local dishes and a variety of drinks. Even if there is no restaurant carriage onboard, the train attendants always bring trolleys through the carriages, selling many kinds of meals and snacks. During some international train trips, the opening time of the restaurant may change as you may change time zones during the whole journey.

Yes, there are some special facilities on Russian trains for passengers with special demands. For disabled facilities, they are available for routes between Moscow and St. Petersburg, and the international trip between St Petersburg and Helsink. The carriage with disabled facilities is wider than other carriages and it is also equipped with a lift at the carriage entrance, so disabled people can take a lift to board the train. Meanwhile, most of trains in Russia possess the gender-specific compartment. That is to say, when you submit your booking of an empty cabin, you can appoint which gender is able to book another bunk. Besides, some carriages allow you to take a pet or a bicycle as well. And some long-distance trains offer you the bedding, including a bed linen and a pillowcase.

As we all know, the transportation in Russia is developed and convenient, especially its railway network. Speaking of the capital, there are nine train stations in Moscow totally, but three main train stations are Leningradsky, Kazanski and Yaroslavski stations. The main railway station in St. Petersburg is Moskovsky station which is in the city center. In Russia, the name of train station always named by their destination. Moskovsky train station usually serves the train from St. Petersburg to Moscow.

You had better learn some Russian words and brief phrases, which will smooth your trip a lot in Russia. To be honest, a number of Russians aren’t able to speak English, including the train staff and carriage attendants. However, if you can speak a little Russian, you will find it is easy to make a communication with them, as the train staff are friendly and enthusiastic. You can also download some translation software, such as Yandex.Translate and Google. In a word, although you can’t speak Russian, people in Russia are amicable and they will do you a favor. However, learning some ordinary Russian words are suggested.

You had better learn some Russian words and brief phrases, which will smooth your trip a lot in Russia. To be honest, a number of Russians aren’t able to speak English, including the train staff and carriage attendants. However, if you can speak a little Russian, you will find it is easy to make a communication with them, as the train staff are friendly and enthusiastic. You can also download some translation software, such as Yandex.Translate and Google. In a word, although you can’t speak Russian, people in Russia are amicable and they will do you a favor. However, learning some ordinary Russian words are suggested.

Yes, Russian trains are always on time. Taking an International train from Moscow to Beijing is the best example. Although you will spend 6 days on the train, you still can reach the destination at appointed time. Besides, travelers had better arrive at the train station as early as possible in case of missing the train.