Mains voltage is 220 V; all hotels have standard European sockets. Some appliances may require special adapters and connectors; foreign guests are recommended to take them beforehand.
All grocery stores open early; they usually begin the working day no later than at 8:00 am. Shopping centers begin to serve clients at 9:00 – 10:00 am and work until 6:00 - 8:00 pm. On Thursdays, working hours in shopping malls and supermarkets are usually much longer than on other days.
Tipping is considered a sign of good courtesy; restaurant’s visitors are sure to add 10 % of the total as a reward. You can also leave a tip to a taxi driver; it is enough just to round up the sum to any suitable amount.
It is worth remembering that locals love peace and order. You shouldn’t have loud parties after 9:00 pm, as well as make phone calls unless they are necessary after 7:00 pm, as it will be considered a sign of bad manners.
Going for a walk, foreign visitors are advised to take a photocopy of the passport and visa. Their presence makes it easy to resolve any misunderstandings; young travelers may miss the nightlife without a photocopy of the passport.
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