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Mysteries and legends of the island of wild horses

Mysteries and legends of the island of wild horses

This island’s only residents gallop around like they own the place

7 animals you can only find in Russia

7 animals you can only find in Russia

Cute endemic beasts and where to find them

No humans allowed: Photo essay of unique island where animals rule

No humans allowed: Photo essay of unique island where animals rule

Taking a tour to the home of the polar bear

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Siberian tiger in Primorye Safari Park, Far East

Tips for adventurers: How to survive an encounter with a Siberian tiger

Primorye in Russia’s Far East is one of the few places on Earth where you...

Kamchatka is the real “bear state” of the Russian Federation. According to various estimates, there are between 15,000 and 30,000 bears here

Kamchatka diaries: How to meet a bear and survive

In August 2014, Siberian journalist Diana Serebrennikova went to Kurile...

Tolbachik volcano

7 things that amaze travelers in Kamchatka, Russia’s other planet

From the moment you arrive in Kamchatka you’ll be swept up by a...

Putorana Plateau in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Central Siberia

Siberia's seven wonders: The region’s most astounding places to visit

Talking about the seven wonders of Siberia is, to a certain extent, a...

The Ukok Plateau is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Golden Mountains of the Altai Natural Reserve

The Ukok Plateau: Altai’s Princess at the crossroads of ancient cultures

Only on the Ukok Plateau in Siberia can you find stunning quiet, cosmic...

The Transfiguration Church on Kizhi Island in Lake Onega, republic of Karelia, Western Russia

From the Golden Ring to the Solovetsky Islands: Russia's UNESCO treasures

RBTH takes a look at Russia’s 26 UNESCO heritage sites: this time the...

The scientists have discovered families of killer whales that were not spotted in other parts of the Russian Far East

Dangerous encounters: in search of killer whales

In June 2014 whale specialists went to Paramushir Island in the Kuril...

The Kuril Islands, Far East

The Kuril Islands: lose yourself in the Pacific landscapes of the ‘Ring of ...

Life in this archipelago marches to the beat of its own drummer: seals...

View of the cable-stayed bridge to the Russky island in Vladivostok

Pirate adventures for travelers in Primorye

Exploring the coast of the Primorsky Territory on the Pacific Coast of...

Europe’s largest forest can be found just west of the Ural Mountains in the Komi Republic, Russia

From the forests of Komi to the Western Caucasus: Russia’s UNESCO treasures

RBTH takes a look at Russia’s 26 UNESCO heritage sites.

Mountain ridges of the Urals, Russia

7 picturesque reasons to visit the Ural region

The Urals are a special place: it is the only mountain range in the world...

Lake Baikal, Siberia

From Lake Baikal to Altai Mountains: Russia’s Siberian UNESCO treasures

RBTH takes a look at Russia’s 26 UNESCO heritage sites.

Touch the soul of ancient man at these open-air archeological museums near Yekaterinburg

6 ancient and mysterious places near Yekaterinburg

The Ural Mountains, the most ancient mountain range in the world, hide...

Daursky nature reserve, Siberia, Russia

Dauria: In the heart of the ancient Eurasia

Dauria is a fascinating destination in Siberia at the southern edge of the ...

Don't let the cold get you down: go underground to one of Siberia's wonderful winter caves

Sometimes it’s warmer underground: Siberia’s most beautiful winter caves

In the depths of a Siberian winter you can find warmth in cafes and...

The Cathedral of the Kazan Icon: Sanctuary of St. Petersburg

Kaldera Uzon, Kamchatka

From Kamchatka to the Lena pillars: Russia’s Far East UNESCO treasures

RBTH takes a look at Russia’s 26 UNESCO heritage sites.

Instead of planning a trip to Moscow or Saint-Petersburg, explore some of Russia's quainter cities

Top-5 Urals destinations for winter: The best places to rest on the border ...

A trip to the depths of an ancient ocean, the secrets of life-giving and...

A Winter Beauty in the coldest place on Earth

Yakutia’s frozen heart: Mammoths, chilled vodka and the lord of cold

Immerse yourself in Yakutia’s icy attractions: visit a museum with the...

A view of the Kodar ridge from the Chara sands, Siberia

A walk in Siberia’s northern desert: Hot sands, taiga and mosquitoes

Did you know that there’s a desert in Siberia? The Chara Sands area north...

A view of Belokurikha ski resort, Altai Territory, Siberia

Belokurikha: The Siberian Davos

This balneological resort area in the Altai Territory has grown up in...

Permafrost is widespread, especially in the north of Krasnoyarsk Territory

A journey to the northern edge of the world: To Igarka by the Yenisei river

The northern edge of the world, or “Kraesvetsk” is what Victor Astafyev...