Travel plug Russia 🇷🇺

Do you need a travel plug for Russia?

In most cases not.

Russia uses two plug types:

• Type C: European plug with two round pins, the same as in the Netherlands
• Type F: Schuko plug with two round pins and earthing clips, the same as in the Netherlands

Both types fit Dutch plugs and vice versa, so you can plug your charger, laptop and other devices directly into the socket.

There is one exception. In some older buildings you may still come across sockets of the GOST 7396 type, a Soviet variant of type F with smaller pin holes. Dutch type F plugs (with the slightly thicker pins) do not always fit into these. In that case you do need an adapter.

A travel plug for Russia is only needed when you:

• stay in older accommodations with GOST 7396 sockets
• make a round trip through regions with a lot of old infrastructure
• want certainty about all your connections

Which type of socket does Russia have?

Russia predominantly uses two plug types:

• Type C: two round pins, unearthed. The same type as in the Netherlands and most European countries
• Type F: two round pins plus earthing clips. Identical to Dutch and German sockets

You can recognise the type F socket by:

• two round pin holes 19 mm apart
• metal earthing clips on the top and bottom
• a round, recessed socket

In older buildings you also sometimes come across type GOST 7396, a Soviet variant with pin holes of only 4.0 mm instead of the standard 4.8 mm. Dutch plugs do not always fit into these.

Otherwise there are no significant regional differences in Russia. Whether you stay in Moscow, Saint Petersburg or in a remote city in Siberia, most sockets are the same as at home.

When is a world adapter handy in Russia after all?

Although strictly speaking you don't need an adapter for Russia, a world adapter is still handy in a number of situations.

Travelling onward after Russia to neighbouring countries such as Mongolia, China, Kazakhstan or Ukraine, you will encounter other plug types there. A world adapter works in all these countries and offers extra USB ports so you can charge your phone, laptop and camera at the same time.

In addition, a world adapter is handy in older accommodations with GOST 7396 sockets, where your Dutch plug may not fit. The Remodius World Adapter works in Russia and in 220+ other countries.

Power and voltage in Russia

The power supply in Russia differs slightly from the Netherlands.

• Voltage: 220 volts
• Frequency: 50 Hz
• Compatible with Dutch devices: yes

The voltage in Russia is 10 volts lower than in the Netherlands (230V), but this difference is negligible. Modern Dutch devices and chargers work without any problems on 220 volts. So you don't need a voltage converter.

When is a travel plug for Russia indispensable?

An adapter is only indispensable in Russia in specific situations:

• when staying in older accommodations with GOST 7396 sockets
• if you have electrical devices with large type F pins
• when travelling on to surrounding countries with other plug types
• in remote areas with heavily dated infrastructure

For the Trans-Siberian Express and modern hotels no adapter is needed: the sockets in the trains and in modern accommodations are the same as the Dutch standard.

Especially if you make a round trip past Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Red Square or the Golden Ring of old towns, in most cases you can use your devices directly without an adapter. A power bank is handy though for long train journeys or day trips.

Buying a travel plug for Russia

Want to be prepared for all situations, including in older accommodations or when travelling on? Then choose a reliable world adapter that is suitable for both Russia and surrounding countries.

With a world adapter you avoid loose connections, non-working devices and unnecessary stress during your trip. Travelling onward after Russia, for example to Mongolia (type C and E), China (type A, C and I) or Kazakhstan (type C and F)? Then a world adapter covers all these types at once. The Remodius World Adapter works in 220+ countries.