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- Kaliningrad Oblast
Kaliningrad Oblast
Located on the Baltic Sea between Poland and Lithuania,
Kaliningrad Oblast is the northern part of what was once East
Prussia. Traded and fought over for centuries, the territory is now
home to mostly Russian-speaking people, but many traces of German
culture are still evident in the cities and ruins of Prussian
castles scattered across the landscape, making it an interesting
travel destination in Russia.
The largest town in Kaliningrad Oblast is the capital
Kaliningrad, formerly the famous German city of Königsberg. World
War II and Soviet city planning saw the city heavily damaged, but
many neighbourhoods are vibrant and friendly, with ongoing
construction projects going a long way toward rebuilding.
Kaliningrad is also home to many museums, theatres, monuments and
pleasant parks that will interest visitors.
Kaliningrad Oblast produces roughly 90 percent of the world's
amber, and the gemstone makes a popular souvenir from Kaliningrad
Oblast. Tourists can visit the Kaliningrad Amber Museum and
Factory.
Kaliningrad Oblast is home to the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site shared by Russia and Lithuania. An elongated sand
dune peninsula dotted with lighthouses and historic fishing
settlements. Several towns on the Curonian Spit were popular health
resorts in the 19th and early 20th centuries, including Nida, on
the border of the Russian and Lithuanian sections of the
peninsula.
Information & Facts
Language
Russian is the official language. Some people speak
English, French or German.
Money
The official currency is the Rouble (RUB), which is divided into
100 kopeks. Most major credit cards, like Visa and Mastercard are
accepted in the larger hotels and at places that deal with foreign
tourists. Currency can be changed at banks, currency exchange
booths and hotels. Travellers cheques are difficult and expensive
to cash, but if necessary it is advised to take them in US Dollars
or Euro. ATMs are widely available in major cities. It is hard to
get rubles outside Russia and travellers are advised to take good
condition US dollars or Euro notes to change once there. It is
illegal to pay for goods or services in hard currency, though it is
often accepted.