The passport must be valid for 6 months after the end of your trip. You must have enough blank pages in your passport for visas. Russian and Chinese visas are stuck in your passport.
Take with you on your Siberian train journey: a small torch, a corkscrew, a spoon, a multifunctional link set, (MP3 player), a couple of rolls of toilet and household paper, toilet seat protector paper, lots of “Savettes”, personal hygiene products for women, rubbish bags, playing cards, paper and pencil, rubber-soled train shoes, a small towel, snacks (e.g. nuts and raisins, dried fruit, crisps, biscuits, bagged soups, own mug or cup, spoon and fork), travel insurance certificate, visas, passport and spare passport photos and photocopy of passport. Small gifts (candy, tobacco, etc.) to give to train staff or to offer to fellow passengers. It’s a good idea to establish a good relationship with the train crew from the start. Luggage must not officially weigh more than 35 kg per person. Luggage must also fit in the space provided for it in the compartment.
Visa- Mastercard-, Amex etc. credit cards or Finnish debit cards are not accepted on the train.