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Moscow's Internet cafes are full of people playing Party on every single computer. Online poker isn't even regulated in any way (although some sites won't take Russian CC's due to chargebacks). You'll be fine.

Bank accounts are hard to open in Russia, though - you'll need to bring proof of a job or legal stay in the country for 6+ months. OTOH, when you get a lease, you'll probably be able to open a Moneybookers or Neteller account without much trouble.