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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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Nikola Lenivets, Kaluga Region

Farms and Festivals, Campfires and Churches: Russia's best Open-Air Parks

If you like to get your hands dirty, sleep under the stars, and explore...

Morning in the Altai Mountains

Ancient Traditions and Untouched Landscapes: The Altai Mountains

With its abundant wilderness, ancient archaeological sites, and plethora...

The scenic loft "Etazhi" (Floors)

Making the most of your time in the open air of St. Petersburg

Now that summer is upon us, finally it’s time to get outside and enjoy the ...

False Accusations, Hard Labor, and Suppressed Voices

Learn more about one of the Soviet Union’s most unjust institutions:...

Biking has really taken off in the Post-Soviet Baltics

Definitive Guide To Cross The Country Cycling

Russians are known for their hospitality, and a bicycle loaded with...

Lake Seliger: an ideal escape from the busy city

Rock climb, horseback ride, fish, and enjoy the natural beauty around one...

Bolting through the Baltic: seaside villages for a weekend getaway

Almost all the towns in the Kaliningrad Region, which are nestled away on...

Bargain beach holidays on the Baltic Seaside

Guide to the Curonian and Vistula Spits: backpacking and ecotourism in...

Far Eastern Biosphere Natural Reserve

The best beach holidays for those stuck in Russia in the summer

Ten of the best places in Russia to relax on the beach this summer

The city of Nizhny Novgorod

Must visit places around Nizhny Novgorod

Cherry orchards, ancient Russian architecture, the old believer sketes and ...

Abandoned Chamber in Chukhloma

Abandoned Russia: top 7 most creepy places

Spielberg could film thrillers ‘a-la russe’ here. Lynch still has a chance ...

Sunrise over mountains at Krasnoyarsky Krai

Siberia's most thriving center, where urban and rural landscapes collide

Located on the Yenisei River, one of the world’s largest, Krasnoyarsk is a ...

Six Places in the Ural Mountains That You Have Never Heard Of

The mountain country of the Urals is full of surprises that are...

The Muradymovskoe Gorge

Top 6 Natural wonders of the Ural Mountains

From the Jasper Mountains all the way to the ancient religious villages...

Top 5 Moscow Parks for Spring Fun Activities

The traditional Russian May holidays are coming up and with them the...

Chelyabinsk: From industrial workhorse to cosmic wonder

The stone Lutheran Church of the Transfiguration, Zelenogorsk

Baltic escapade: the writer’s village on the shores of the Gulf of Finland

The poetess Anna Ahmatova’s dacha, a writers’ graveyard, architecture in...

One can live with reindeer herders in a camp of native peoples of the north

Yamalkan: a window into the wild tundra

The only tourist base located in the Arctic Circle and offering the chance ...

The 8 most awesome places to take a dramatic Selfie

Want to make all of your friends jealous? One pic from Russia will be...

9 incredible must-see places in Crimea for tourists and adventurers alike

Take a journey through the many wonders of Crimea and discover why its...

Malaya Siya Caves

A Speleological Treasure in Southern Siberia

The Republic of Khakassia, located in southern Siberia, is a unique place. ...

The Genoese Medieval fortress in Sudak

Crimea at the crossroads of great civilizations

In Crimea, the weather is delightful almost all year round, which makes it ...