Diving in Russia
The giant landmass of Russia sits at the top of the world, surrounded by the diverse waterways of the Arctic and Pacific Oceans and the Baltic, Azov, and Black Seas. Russia is the largest country in the world with the ninth-largest population and is geographically located in Eastern Europe and North Asia. Main tourist destinations include Russia’s capital of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Golden Ring, White, Barents Sea, Primorye, Kamchatka, Altai, Baikal, Caucasus, Crimea, Ural, and Kuzbass.
Diving in Russia is extremely diverse. The Black Sea region is rich in WWII wrecks, while the Baltic Sea’s low salinity offers well-preserved historical wooden shipwrecks. The northern seas are striking in color, size, and variety of Arctic marine life. Russia’s far east hosts a unique blend of the harsh Arctic Ocean and vibrant colors of the Pacific Ocean’s warmer waters.
Freshwater diving in Russia is also abundant in the Ural Mountains, where you can find numerous deep quarries and natural caves with crystal-clear water. Further east, Lake Baikal offers endemic species, clear water, and unforgettable ice diving. The Altai and Karelia Republics are home to many rivers, lakes, and streams, offering unique diving opportunities. Finally, the most adventurous diver can explore the vast, largely untouched Siberia province.
Featured Training Centers
This data is provided from the logbook information in the MySSI app
Featured places to go in Russia
Central Federal District
South federal district
Ural Federal District
Northwestern Federal District
Siberian Federal District
Far Eastern Federal District
Gulf of Finland
Moscow Area
Dive Sites to visit in Russia
Facts about Russia
Power Plug Type
C, F
Airports
CKL, DME, SVO, VKO, LED
Currency
RUB
Language
ru
Electricity
220 V / 50 Hz
Timezone
UTC +7 - UTC+9
Network Provider
Beeline/KaR-Tel LLP, Tele2/NEO/MTS
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