The state religion of the country - Islam, he is professed by 81,2 % of the population of the country, including foreigners (about 60 % of Moslems - Shiits, 40 % - Sunnite). Also in the country there are Christians (to 9 %) and adherents of other faiths. 

Currency of Bahrain:
The international name: BHD
Banks work from Saturday till Wednesday from 07.30 till and from 15.30 till. On Thursdays banks are usually opened from 07.30 till. To exchange currency it is possible in the majority of banks, and also in specialised exchange offices and private exchange bureaus.

Most the exchange favourable rate is offered usually by exchange offices. At the airport or in hotels a course usually less favourable.

Credit cards of leading world systems though small shops still prefer to deal only with cash are widely used.
Banks work from Saturday till Wednesday from 07.30 till and from 15.30 till. On Thursdays banks are usually opened from 07.30 till. To exchange currency it is possible in the majority of banks, and also in specialised exchange offices and private exchange bureaus….
Whether the visa to entrance is necessary: No

The visa:

The visa of Bahrain is not required for citizens of Russia. On an arrival on the immigration control it is necessary to give the invitation (voucher) of the reserved hotel, the return ticket and to pay entrance gathering (nearby 15 USD). Entrance to the country can refuse to the young women travelling alone. Married couples, even with different surnames, usually visit the country free.

Customs restrictions:

Import and export of foreign and national currency is not limited. To persons aged is more senior 18 years duty-free import to 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars or 250 ãð tobacco in open packs is resolved; to 1 l of alcoholic drinks or six cans of beer (only no Muslim; to 226 ml of spirits and perfumery products; and also gifts in the total cost to BD250 (approximately $600).

Import and export of fire-arms, ammunition, drugs and narcocontaining medical preparations, the literature contradicting norms of Islam, some kinds of a video production, methyl spirit and the jewelry which have been not brought in the customs declaration is forbidden.

Pearls and some kinds of handicraft products (basically jewels and works on metal) at export from the country will demand registration which, however, is made extremely easily.