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4 travel tips to ensure a safe journey to Russia

4 travel tips to ensure a safe journey to Russia

Prepare yourself for a problem-free trip to the world’s largest country

Top 5 mistakes foreign tourists make in Moscow

Top 5 mistakes foreign tourists make in Moscow

How to avoid looking like you’re from another planet

The right way to visit medieval Moscow

The right way to visit medieval Moscow

A classic guide to the Russian capital for time travelers

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5 things a foreign traveler misses after a trip to Russia

RBTH asked foreigners about the useful life-hacks they discovered in Russia

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Russian cities for foreign tourists: Expectations versus reality

Sometimes a city’s reputation is deserved, while other times it is...

A smooth and carefree visit to Russia depends on doing your homework: Conquer visas, registration and other bureaucratic hurdles with our special guide

Everything you were afraid to ask about Russian visas

Many foreign travelers hesitate coming to Russia due to its stringent visa ...

Borders, locals and other fears to overcome when traveling to Russia

5 common fears foreign tourists have when coming to Russia

Several recent travelers share some worries that turned out to be either...

With the use of these new apps you won't forget your trip to Moscow any time soon

Moscow’s 5 most interesting mobile apps for tourists

Foreign travelers can now get to know Moscow better thanks to some new...

How to fit in: RBTH discusses a few outdated stereotypes that are still alive and well among foreign travelers

Packing tips: What to bring when coming to Russia in winter

RBTH examined several traveler websites and picked out some of the more...

Vladivostok Rock City: 8 reasons to travel to the edge of the Earth

8 secrets of Vladivostok for travelers to the world’s edge

How to travel to the edge of the world and get it right: In honor of the...

These travel apps will make your life easier and more interesting when visiting Russia

Best travel apps to enrich your visit to Russia

It is impossible not to have a mobile device now — so why not to use it in ...

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...

The State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg

Insider's guide to Saint Petersburg’s best free places

In this guide to St. Petersburg RBTH shares advice from local residents on ...

The Monument to Sunken Ships in Sevastopol, Crimea

Getting around Crimea: Advice you won’t find in guidebooks

In 2014 the question of whom Crimea should belong to became the subject of ...

RBTH has assembled a list of things foreign visitors deal with every day

9 tips for foreign travelers to Russia

Russia has become an easier country to visit in recent years, yet a few...