Traffic, shashlik and craft beer: what World Cup fans can expect in Russia | Andrew Roth

The Guardian’s man in Moscow offers his advice on navigating food, drink, travel, humour and more in Russia this summer

There are three ways out of depression, goes the joke: Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo. In Moscow, you’ll be arriving at one of these airports. Be careful of overpriced taxis and get thee to the Aeroexpress, high-speed trains that will spirit you to the city centres in Moscow and Sochi. Elsewhere, try a taxi app (see below) or look for an official taxi booth. For a ride from the airport, 1,500 roubles, or £18, is more than a fair price, with figures lower in the regions.

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