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5 practical and adorable gift ideas from St. Petersburg

5 practical and adorable gift ideas from St. Petersburg

Expats and Russians agree: Everybody loves gifts from Russia

The life and times of modern Kumandins, the Swan People of Altai

The life and times of modern Kumandins, the Swan People of Altai

Hope remains for one indigenous nation that has lost nearly everything.

In search of the perfect souvenir from Russia

In search of the perfect souvenir from Russia

Our guide will show you where to look

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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...

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 ...

Illustration: Alena Repkina

Russian cities for foreign tourists: Expectations versus reality

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

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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...

Perm: Vibrant metropolis on the Kama River

Perm is an industrial powerhouse and one of Russia’s major cultural centers

A view of Yekaterinburg from the banks of the Iset river

Europe’s greatest detour: Alternatives to the Trans-Siberian Highway

Outside the city of Omsk in western Siberia, a new road branches off the...

Participants dressed as Red Army soldiers march through Red Square during a military parade

Moscow in a soldier’s greatcoat: A walk through military history and WWII

Moscow has preserved many of its memories of World War II. They include...

Europe’s largest forest can be found just west of the Ural Mountains in the Komi Republic, Russia

From the forests of Komi to the Western Caucasus: Russia’s UNESCO treasures

RBTH takes a look at Russia’s 26 UNESCO heritage sites.

The Holy Cross Church in Irkutsk, Siberia

European style in Russian streets: Siberian Baroque in Irkutsk

Irkutsk (population 587,891) is the major tourist hub for those traveling...

Assumption Cathedral in Yaroslavl

Yaroslavl: A UNESCO protectorate and the Volga’s most ancient town

Those lucky enough to see Yaroslavl for the first time at daybreak call it ...

Russia’s M27 highway from Adler to Anapa

From the Black Sea to the Baltic: Russia by car

California’s Highway 1, Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way and Australia’s Great...

Architectural monument of the beginning of the 20th century, Barnaul, Altai

Barnaul: What to see in the gateway to Altai

Barnaul is the industrial heart of Altai Territory, an important region...

Kolomenskoye: Monument to the grandeur of medieval Muscovy

This royal estate is a beautiful place to visit any time of year

"Tri Brata" (Three Brothers) – a major landmark in the Avacha bay of Kamchatka

Avacha Bay: Russia’s eastern sea gates

Avacha Bay, one of the most beautiful symbols of Kamchatka, is the...

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

Swiss landscapes of Siberia: Horseback riding in the Altai Mountains

A view of the mountain ridges in the national park in the Southern Urals

Across the continents: Leaving Asia, entering Europe

The Trans-Siberian Highway spans nearly 7,500 kilometers before reaching...

Temple of all religions in Kazan

A 21st-century guide to Kazan’s sights

Something akin to an Istanbul on the Volga, Kazan has successfully...

Philippe Avdeev and Alexandra Revenko featuring in Ivan Bunin's <i>Mitya's Love</i>

Chekhov with subtitles: Choosing a theater in St. Petersburg and Moscow

RBTH found three theaters and 16 shows in Russia with subtitles in various ...

Taking a journey off the beaten track, to the lesser-known regions of Tatarstan

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...

Walls of the Novgorod Kremlin

On the trail of the Vikings in Veliky Novgorod

This northern Russian city has kept some remnants from the time when local ...

Nerchinsk: Historic destination on the road from Siberia to China

The town lent its name to a treaty between Russia and the Qing Dynasty

Winter is almost over and the summer cruise season is almost upon us

Essential guide to Russian river cruising

Sailing up a river in Russia might easily be the most rewarding way to...

Lake Baikal, Siberia

From Lake Baikal to Altai Mountains: Russia’s Siberian UNESCO treasures

RBTH takes a look at Russia’s 26 UNESCO heritage sites.

Touch the soul of ancient man at these open-air archeological museums near Yekaterinburg

6 ancient and mysterious places near Yekaterinburg

The Ural Mountains, the most ancient mountain range in the world, hide...