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jp42simm

12/6/2015 19:04 EST

Sure I have lots of questions but the first one is regarding electricity. Anyone who has been abroad knows that in Europe 220vac is used and that appliances must have converters or a little selection switch on them like older Norelco shavers did (but no longer have). I have not been to Europe for nearly 60 years. The question is: In Russia what voltage is used? Is it the same as here in America or is it 220vac?

Seems like when everything started being made in China the built in options for electricity were eliminated.

Anyone know? If not I'll just ask at the Russian Consulate next time I'm there.

Thanks

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SouthernBear

12/6/2015 22:17 EST

Voltage: 220-240 Volts

Primary Socket Type: Europlug, Schuko

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KrasnodarKat

5/28/2016 10:14 EST

This is a bit dated info but US current is 60hz and Russian is 50hz. Using US appliances for the most part will work with adapters but the sensitive items that require stable current will be affected. The voltages tend to be a bit wild. We have a digital meter that shows between 205v up to 245v. Just be aware that in time this will have it's toll on US devices.

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