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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 ...

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Russian cities for foreign tourists: Expectations versus reality

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

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Volunteers particularly seem to enjoy lectures on local culture

Why do Russians and foreigners go on archaeological expeditions to Siberia?

For several years now dozens of volunteers from Russia and other countries ...

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,...

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 ...

The Bykovo Estate: Gothic fantasy at the edge of Moscow

The estate is an example of 18th and 19th century taste and style

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 ...

Daursky nature reserve, Siberia, Russia

Dauria: In the heart of the ancient Eurasia

Dauria is a fascinating destination in Siberia at the southern edge of the ...

There has never been a better (or cheaper) time to visit Russia

Unforgettable Russian travel destinations for 2015

High travel season is just a few months away. As many travelers are...

Valentine's Day decorations in central Moscow

Winter romance: How to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Moscow

Three different strolls through historic Moscow that culminates with a...

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....

Baikal is located in a vast crustal fault basin that continues to grow around 2 centimeters (1 inch) every year

Lake Baikal in winter: An ice-cold trip to the legendary Siberian lake

Fantastic grottoes on the shore, jeep or ice skating tours, ice fishing...

Driving through Siberian snowy plains

Steppe on it: driving across Russia’s great plains

The section of the Trans-Siberian Highway north of Kazakhstan cuts through ...

The Darovoye estate: formative memories in the life of Dostoevsky

The home where writer spent childhood summers was a place of joy and sorrow

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....

Russian food is so much more than just vodka, borsch and caviar

10 things you should eat in Russia

Don’t leave Russia without trying at least one of these delicious dishes

Trinity (Troitskaya) tower of Moscow Kremlin, where recording studio of the Presidential Orchestra is hidden

5 secret sights at Moscow’s Kremlin

The Kremlin is the most popular sight in Moscow. Absolutely all guides...

7 of the most unusual getaways 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...

Kaldera Uzon, Kamchatka

From Kamchatka to the Lena pillars: Russia’s Far East UNESCO treasures

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

In Moscow, a life doesn't stop aftre sunset - it begins with renewed vigour

After sunset: Exploring Moscow’s late night art scene

We chose Moscow’s top art spaces, with some open until the wee hours.

The Norilsk Golgotha: Memorial to those who suffered in Norillag

Norilsk has not shied away from its history as the site of a Soviet camp

Peer into the Soviet past at Marble Gorge, a living museum to the Gulag

In search of Soviet history: Northern Siberia's living Gulag museum

Many of the most interesting and extraordinary places in Siberia are often ...

Instead of planning a trip to Moscow or Saint-Petersburg, explore some of Russia's quainter cities

Top-5 Urals destinations for winter: The best places to rest on the border ...

A trip to the depths of an ancient ocean, the secrets of life-giving and...