From Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Russia
When travelling from Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Russia: Good news: all your Svalbard and Jan Mayen plug types fit in Russia. Voltage matches at 230V. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
RussiaYour plugs
Type C
Fits
Type F
Fits
Accepted in Russia
Type C
Type F
2 of 2 plug type(s) match
You: C, F • Russia: C, F
Voltage: 230V → 230V
Same voltage
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You may not need an adapterAdapters you may need
Plugs, voltage and frequency line up for most chargers.
About electricity in Russia
Russia runs on 230V/50Hz with Type C and F (Schuko) sockets.
Grid & history
Russia operates one of the world’s largest power systems, dominated by natural gas, nuclear (Rosatom is a major exporter of reactor technology), and Siberian hydropower.
Availability
Reliable in Moscow and St Petersburg. Rural Siberia and the Far East can see longer outages, especially in winter.
Sockets & hotels
Type F (Schuko) is the modern standard. Older Soviet-era buildings sometimes have ungrounded Type C sockets that still accept C and F plugs.
Energy mix
Gas dominates; hydro and nuclear significant.
Practical tips
- A European C/F adapter is all you need.
- Voltage is 230V. Modern chargers handle it.