Basic Principles
The Soviet Union used four-level open numbering plan. The long distance prefix was 8.
- One can call a local number without the code. Local numbers usually consists of 5-7 digits, with seven-digit numbers were only occurs in Moscow (since 1968), Leningrad (since 1972) and Kiev (since late 1970s).
- Within the same numbering area (most often within the state or province) the type is: 8 2X YYYYYY, where 2 replaces the three-digit area code.
- For calls to other areas, first dial long distance prefix 8, then, after the tone - the full code of the numbering area, which consisted of a three-digit code and zone additional digit(X), and then local phone number.
- For example: 8 09624 XXXXX for a call to the city of Klin, Klinsky District, Moscow Oblast.
- For international calls, dial 8 10
. - For example: 8 10 1212 XXXXXXX for a call to the city of New York.
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