u/bonacubax

I have a whole lot of spring/autumn/winter coats (around 15-20 pcs) here that I have accumulated over the years and I wonder if there's a shop in Moscow that buys second-hand clothing for a bulk and cheaper price? I'd love to offload my storage closet of these. Thank you!

Hi, I’m traveling to Moscow next month and trying to figure out the most practical and reputable way to handle spending money given current restrictions.

I’m specifically looking for something like a reloadable financial setup (not just one-time solutions - I'm aiming to not bring as large amounts of cash if possible)

Does there exist any service or setup that allows a foreigner to:

• transfer funds from a non-Russian bank account (cards, Wise, etc.)
• into a locally usable balance (Russian card, MIR, SBP, or similar)
• and reload it consistently during the trip?

Ideal scenario would be something like a digital bank / wallet / intermediary account that:

• doesn’t require full Russian residency
• works reliably for everyday payments (restaurants, taxis, etc.)
• can be topped up multiple times without needing cash

If not, what are people currently using that’s closest to this? (e.g. specific banks, fintech services, or workarounds)

Would appreciate any current, practical insights. Thank you!