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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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On the top of Efa on Curonian Spit

Breathtaking places to check out in the Kaliningrad Region

The Kaliningrad Region, formerly part of East Prussia, is bound at the...

Mikhail and Zinaida Degtyarev, a family engaged in fishing and hunting, moved to Dikson from Belarus

A polar diary: Travel notes from Russia's northernmost settlement

The Russian North features many towns where conditions are extreme and...

The life of a kaichi, the keeper of Altai storytelling traditions

In the Altai there is a legend. If a storyteller carves out a musical...

A bear in the hot springs area, Kamchatka peninsula

Hit the spa Russian style: Mineral springs and hot tub substitutes

Russia has hundreds of mineral springs, many of which have been developed...

If you want to challenge yourself head to Siberia in winter: 4 locals offer their secrets for active seasonal happiness

Push yourself to the limit: 4 reasons to visit Siberia in winter

If you love being active, then winter is a splendid time of year to visit...

In search of the winter sun: A seasonal journey to Vladivostok

Where to find the winter sun in Russia: Seasonal guide to Vladivostok

A luxurious casino, an ice marathon and other amazing things you can do in ...

Our guide to the BAM Railroad, one of Russia's most exciting adventures

BAM! How to get the most out of a journey on Siberia’s other railroad

RBTH Travel has collected interesting tidbits about the Baikal-Amur...

50 shades of white: Where to go diving in the Arctic Circle and live to tell about it

50 shades of white: The best spots for diving in the Arctic Circle

The idea of diving in the White Sea’s icy waters may initially seem...

Evening lights in the marble quarry Ruskeala in Karelia

5 reasons to visit Sortavala, Russia's New Year capital in 2016

Flying over a marble quarry, ice-skating in an underground cave, 3D...

Dog sledding, volcano climbing, ice walking & more winter travel adventures in the Russian Far East

5 outdoor winter adventures in the Russian Far East

The Russian Far East is feared for its long and harsh winters, but...

Come to Sochi to soak all your cares away: Our guide to the city's top resorts

Healing body, mind and soul: Sochi’s best health retreats

Long before the 2014 Winter Olympics turned Russia's Sochi into a...

Stolby National Park in Siberia

Rocks of freedom: What you didn’t know about rock climbing in Siberia

Get acquainted with wild mountaineering at Krasnoyarsk’s most important...

Need a reason to get on a plane to the ends of the Earth? Check out these natural treasures in the Russian Far East

5 amazing reasons to travel to the Russian Far East

Want to go on a virtual moonwalk near a volcano, bump into the world’s...

It's not to late to enjoy summer weather and swimming, water sports and whale watching on Sakhalin

August in Sakhalin: Whale-watching, warm lakes and water sports

The waters around this oil and gas-rich island in Russia’s Far East are...

Paratunka welcomes you any time of year: A land of volcanoes, hot springs and roaming bears

The hot snows of Paratunka: A warm welcome to a land of volcanoes & bears

The Kamchatka region in Russia's Far East is famous for its dormant and...

My Town: Adel’s Kazan

Escape life for a while: A family-friendly DIY camp on the banks of the Volga

'ZaVolga': A hidden oasis on the outskirts of Samara

Russian camping is trying to shed its former image of being wild, rough...

Where do Russian men go for macho holidays

Hardcore holidays: Adventure travel for the macho in Russia’s great...

Try repeating Vladimir Putin’s most infamous PR stunts – shirts optional.

Get wet this summer at one of Russia's 2.5 million lakes: 7 lakeside suggestions

The sweetest spots for a lakeside escape in Russia

The world’s biggest country has much more to offer travelers than just...

Take a climb up paradise with these varied climbing routes on Crimea

Rock-climbing mecca on the south coast of Crimea

Crimea is a rock-climbing paradise: bouldering challenges, classic...

Where to see the sea: top destinations for taking in the water in and around St. Petersburg

Top 12 places to see the sea in and around St. Petersburg

There are many places in and around St. Petersburg to dip your toe in the...

Cape Stolbchaty on the Kuril Islands

The Giants' Causeway on the Kuril Islands

Russia's Kuril Islands is home to Cape Stolbchaty, twin brother of the...