Skip to main content
Toggle menu DHL Express
  • Shipping
  • Rates
  • E-commerce
  • Track and Trace
  • Contact
  • en
    • nl
    • en
    MyDHL

RUSSIA

Russia country guide

Success in international business is not just about you and your customers in Russia. Get to know the business facts of the country you are dealing with and familiarize yourself with the different business practices, cultures, customs regulations and the economy. Please note: Only business shipments can be sent to Russia.

 

 

Rusland
  • Key Facts
  • Doing Business
  • Trade Indicators
  • Transit times
  • Holidays
  • Get quote
kg
cm
cm
cm
Remove
Calculate rate
Copy parcel specifications
kg
cm
cm
cm
Remove
Calculate rate
kg
cm
cm
cm
Remove
Calculate rate
kg
cm
cm
cm
Remove
Calculate rate
kg
cm
cm
cm
Remove
Calculate rate
kg
cm
cm
cm
Remove
Calculate rate
kg
cm
cm
cm
Remove
Calculate rate
kg
cm
cm
cm
Remove
Calculate rate
kg
cm
cm
cm
Remove
Calculate rate
kg
cm
cm
cm
Remove
Calculate rate
Add package

Country Facts Russia

KEY FACTS RUSLAND

Gele streep

POPULATION

144,3 Million (2017)

Language

Russian

CAPITAL

Moscow

REGION

Eurasia

Currency

Russian ruble ₽

 

Russia is officially called the Russian Federation. It is a country that is geographically partly in Europe and partly in Asia. However, from a political perspective it is European because the most important parts of it are in the European part and over 70% of the population lives here. Moscow is the largest city, capital and economic heart of Russia. The government is based in Moscow. The currency of Russia is the Russian Ruble (₽).

From 1917 to 1991 the country was the Russian Soviet Socialist Federal Soviet Republic (RSFSR) at the heart of the Soviet Union. In diplomatic affairs Russia is seen as the successor state of the Soviet Union. In terms of population, Russia is the ninth country in the world.

Russia shares its borders with the following fourteen countries: Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia and North Korea. Russia's main export products are petroleum, natural gas, coal, electricity, ores, timber and timber products. Russia's import products are mainly food and live animals. About 32% of Russia's surface can be used for agriculture, the rest is polluted, extinct or permanently frozen.

Doing business in Russia

Gele streep

  • For Russians, a relationship and trust is important. Take the time to build a relationship with your business partner.
  • Be on time. Although it may well happen that your partner comes later, foreigners are expected to be in meetings on time.
  • A typical Dutch souvenir is appreciated. Note: a bouquet with an even number of flowers is inappropriate.
  • Wear appropriate clothing. A suit with a tie is customary.
  • Hierarchy is important. In important conversations, take someone with the right authority to take decisions.
  • Make sure that one side of your business card is in Russian.

              Bron: Rijkdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (rvo.nl)

Trade indicators Russia

Gele streep

  • With an area of ​​17,098,246 km², Russia is the largest country in the world
  • About 160 different ethnic groups and indigenous people live in Russia
  • Russia has an elected president, parliamentary elections and a multi-party system
  • In order of magnitude these were Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Omsk, Kazan, Chelyabinsk, Rostov-on-Don, Ufa and Volgograd

Russia and DHL Express

Gele streep

With our experience since 1984 and extensive local network in this enormous country, DHL Express is your ideal partner to support your business. Simply send your important documents and parcels with DHL Express to, for example, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Omsk, Kazan or Chelyabinsk.

....since 1984... DHL Koerier in Brazilië   ...2350 employees...   DHL Medewerkers in Brazilië  ... 125 Service Centers  DHL Service Center in Brazilie

 

...over 960 vehicles...  DHL Bus Brazilië   ... 2 airplanes and 11 gatewaysDHL Vliegtuig Brazilië

Russia / Netherlands transit times

Gele streep

                      Destination

   
 Transit times
      Document       

 Transit times
   Non Document  
 

 
  Import from Russia to Netherlands
  Moscow / Sint-Petersburg to Amsterdam  


2
days


3
days

 

 
  Export from Netherlands to Russia
  Amsterdam to Moscow / Sint-Petersburg  


1
day


2
days

DHL Express strives to provide accurate and reliable information. Published transit times are indicative. At www.dhl.nl you can view the current transit times. Published transit times are based on the most common transit time between two countries to direct delivery areas in the destination country. The transit time for non-direct delivery areas is available through our customer service. Published transit times may vary, among other things, due to local customs procedures in the destination country or a non-average value, size or a non-average weight of a shipment.

Holidays Russia 2019

Gele streep

Vlag van Rusland

DateHoliday
01 janNew year's day
07 janOrthodox Christmas Day
23 febDefender of the Fatherland Day
08 marchInternational Women's Day
01 maySpring and Labor Day
09 mayVictory Day
12 junRussia Day
04 novDay of Knowledge
  

 

Increase your knowledge with DHL Express

Whitepapers
  • 21st century Spice Trade rapport: Cross-border E-commerce
  • Successful export: Insight into payment risks and customs formalities
  • Augmented reality in logistics: DHL Logistics Trend Radar

BECOME A CUSTOMER AT DHL EXPRESS

From SME to Multinational and from Webshop to Factory

✔ Easy Shipping
✔ Preferential business rates
✔ Exclusive tools
✔ Trusted Network

Open a business account   

Where would you like to go today?

 

Ship to Asia PacificShip to EuropeVersturen naar Amerika

Asia / Pacific

Europe

North America

AustraliaBelgiumBrazil
ChinaGermanyUSA
RussiaFrance 
 Italy 
 Netherlands 
 Spain 
 United Kingdom 
Get started
Click & Ship
Get a quote
  • Useful Links
    • Book a return
    • Create customs invoice
    • Order your supplies
    • Pre-printed waybills
  • Destinations

      • Australia
      • Belgium
      • Brazil
      • China

      • France
      • Germany
      • Italy
      • The Netherlands

      • Russia
      • Spain
      • UK
      • USA
  • Follow us
  • Track & Trace
  • Contact
  • Careers
  • About DHL Express
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Contact

Copyright 2019 DHL Express. All rights reserved