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The world of tanks: Immerse yourself in the life of a tank crewman in the Urals

The world of tanks: Immerse yourself in the life of a tank crewman in the Urals

Roman Skory, deputy head of the Federal Agency for Tourism (Rostourism), discusses how tourists can drive around in Russian tanks and why this is an excellent way to spend a free day on your trip to Russia.

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

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

The Russian North features many towns where conditions are extreme and extraordinary. The "Siberia: Joining the Dots" project team – journalist Anna Gruzdeva and photographer Anton Petrov – went to Dikson, the USSR’s former "Arctic capital," to check out life there.

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

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 Siberia. Steep snowy mountain slopes, wooden huts hiding in the forest, cedars and fir-trees shrouded with snow all combine to make a fantastic playground for adrenaline junkies.

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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 ...

Looking for your next challenge? Try running 42 kilometers across Lake Baikal in its legendary ice marathon

Baikal Ice Marathon: An extreme encounter with world’s deepest lake

Race 42 kilometers across the planet's largest freshwater lake.

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...

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...

Sochi has more to offer than just skiing come winter: our guide to what to see, eat and do after you've hit the slopes

Top 7 places to enjoy mountainous Sochi: What to see, eat and do

As the ski season begins in Sochi’s Rosa Khutor and Krasnaya Polyana...

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...

Scuba dive to the Alley of the Leaders and other wet things to do in the Black Sea

5 water activities to keep you cool in Crimea

It may be raining in Europe, but in Crimea the sun still shines, the...

Who says Moscow is not for bike rides? RBTH has compiled a route through central Moscow taking in bridges, parks and other landmarks

Bike the city: Exploring central Moscow's embankments

Just four years ago there were no bike paths in Moscow, yet today the...

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.

Come to Sochi, Russia's new capital of sport, where practically anything can be arranged

Post Olympic sport options for tourists in Sochi

State-of-the-art infrastructure along with an excellent climate has...

Take it to the extreme: bungee jumping and other activities that'll take your breath away in Sochi

Extreme Sochi: Top adrenaline activities guide

Sochi travel guide for those that want to part with anger, fear, shame and ...

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...

Ride Siberia's Silk Road: take the Chuysky Trakt all the way to Mongolia

The Chuysky trakt: Siberia’s silk road

You can travel along the Chuysky Trakt, Altai’s most beautiful road, by...

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...

A view of mount Belukha from the pass Karatyurek

Mount Belukha: climbing Siberia’s highest peak

Mountain lovers, hikers and those that simply love sports should get to...

The Solovki Archipelago: What to see on these mysterious islands

A special breed of Altai horse: curly-haired, calm-tempered, trustworthy

Swiss landscapes of Siberia: Horseback riding in the Altai Mountains

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...

Go into the wild: a ski journey through the Siberian taiga

Into the wild: Skiing through the Siberian taiga

The fabulous Siberian taiga – the glittering snow piled high in banks, the ...

Tunnels, bunkers and underground rivers: discover Moscow's subterranean city

The city beneath the city: Excursions through Moscow’s underground world

Beneath Muscovites’ feet is a hidden world of tunnels, bunkers, warehouses ...

Nuclear power stations and underground mine museums: visit the places that make things go in the Urals make things run

6 industrial tourism destinations in the Urals

“When you say ‘Ural’, you mean factories” is a common saying in Russia....

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...