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IvanovoИваново
Pass through Ivanovo on a day trip or overnight stay (1 day) to see its industrial museums and main street.
Ivanovo, the capital of Ivanovo Oblast, is a former textile centre on the Golden Ring. Its sights cluster around Lenina Avenue and a few museums; a single day or an overnight stay is enough to sample the industrial heritage and grab a meal.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid January–February (cold)
- Airport
- IWA
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ivanovo112 ▾
- General emergency112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ivanovo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetyIvanovo is generally safe for tourists; petty crime is low but keep an eye on belongings on crowded buses and at night.
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIWA Ivanovo Airport (Limited flights).
- Getting aroundCity buses and minibuses (marshrutka) cost 15 RUB per ride; tickets bought from the inspector on board.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IWA Ivanovo Airport (Limited flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Nov
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
not flagged
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ivanovo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
5 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
5 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
6 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Oct
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
6 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses and minibuses (marshrutka) cost 15 RUB per ride; tickets bought from the inspector on board.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Palekh
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Regional bus from Ivanovo bus station, about 1 h 30 min
Known for Russian icon painting; more historic charm than Ivanovo.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tourist Hotel
Central, basic rooms
Nice Hostel Ivanovo
Budget dorm, community vibe
Best Western Russian Manchester Hotel
Full‑service, higher price
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₽1,200–1,800 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₽1,800–2,800 excl. bed
- High
- ₽2,800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Bus/minibus rideas of 2014 | 15 RUB |
| Moscow‑Ivanovo long‑distance busschedule | ≈450 RUB |
| Taxi to Moscowexact fare | ≈4,000–5,000 RUB |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses are often old and can be crowded.
- Tickets must be purchased each time you board; keep change ready.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Emergency
- Police102
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ivanovo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid January–February (cold)
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Ivanovo
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ivanovo, revision 5281615 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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