It's now quite easy to get cash in Moscow. Be sure to take your personal checks, credit cards & passport with you.
There are four ways to get cash in Moscow:
1) TRAVELER'S CHEQUES. Purchase American Express traveler's cheques with your personal checks guaranteed with your Amex card.
2) CREDIT CARDS. Cash advance against your credit cards.
3) BANKS. Bank transfers by wire to a local bank.
4) WESTERN UNION (MONEY TRANSFER). Receive money by Western Union wire.