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Retracing one explorer’s path-breaking journey through the Russian Far East

Retracing one explorer’s path-breaking journey through the Russian Far East

One Russian officer abandons civilization in favor of adventure

Hunting for crimson leaves in Primorsky Territory

Hunting for crimson leaves in Primorsky Territory

Where to go leaf peeping in the Russian Far East

Northern Shambala: A trip to visit Yakutia's 'stone people'

Northern Shambala: A trip to visit Yakutia's 'stone people'

Leave the world behind and immerse yourself in a natural mystery

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Island life in Vladivostok: Where to swim, sunbathe and surf

Looking for a new beach spot? Try Russia’s Far East

Russo-Korean cuisine: 7 delicacies from the Russian Far East

Go beyond kimchi and bean sprout salads

Meet the pyanse, a Far Eastern fast food favorite, now available in Moscow

What’s hot about pyanse, Vladivostok’s most popular street food

Although it’s fast it’s surprisingly healthy

SUP-surfers in the vicinity of Vladivostok

Wavecation in Vladivostok: The best places for SUP-surfing

To glide through the water with an oar is fun too and here's why

Sun rises above the train station and the harbor terminal in Vladivostok

A city at the world’s edge: Walking Vladivostok with a local writer

A walking tour through the historical center of Vladivostok, a port and...

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 ...

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...

Vladivostok rock city: rock, roll and drink up in this guide to the city's nightlife

5 best places for nightlife in Vladivostok

Rock bars with live music, classic cocktail bars, chic night clubs and...

Fish group of the Far Eastern silver salmon

There's silver in them seas: Which fish to catch in Russia's Pacific

Far Eastern fish fly, crawl, squeak and smell like cucumbers.

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...

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...

Yul Brynner and Janice Rule in <i>Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964)</i>

The Brynner family: From the last Soviet capitalist to Hollywood star

On July 11, 2015 Yul Brynner, the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor, would...

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...

The Golden Horn bay in Vladivostok

Letters from the world's end: Eleanor Pray and her love story with...

The letters of the North American Eleanor L. Pray, who lived in...

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...

How Mesoamerican idols turned up in Russia's most European city

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 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...

A night view of Khabarovsk, the capital of Russia's Far East

Come to Khabarovsk, the city on the 5,000 ruble banknote

A pleasant surprise after a long train journey through the endless taiga,...

Young Udege people of the Amur region in their national costumes

The Nanai people: Native inhabitants of Russia’s Far East

The Far East (Primorye) became part of Russia more than 150 years ago....