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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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Falling in love with tundra while visiting Surgut is inevitable

Surgut: Reindeer riding and oil tourism in the middle of the Russian tundra

There arguably is no other major city on earth where oil is so wrapped up...

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Sheregesh: Alpine skiing in the heart of Siberia

Pursuing a yeti, snowboarding in a bikini and exciting freestyle skiing...

Buddhist temple Damba Braibunling in Chita

Chita to Irkutsk: one of Siberia’s most scenic drives

The section of the Trans-Siberian Highway between the cities of Chita and...

In Russia, camel races are held only in Astrakhan

Astrakhan silk road

Astrakhan is one of the most underrated tourist destinations in Russia....

Permafrost is widespread, especially in the north of Krasnoyarsk Territory

A journey to the northern edge of the world: To Igarka by the Yenisei river

The northern edge of the world, or “Kraesvetsk” is what Victor Astafyev...

Wave goodbye to humdrum and pick the most unusual tour in Moscow

5 unusual Moscow tours you can’t miss

Affirming Winston Churchill's notion that “Russia is a riddle wrapped in a ...

The Trinity-Danilov Monastery: Apocalyptic visions in medieval Russia

Pereslavl-Zalessky boasts a number of notable frescoes in its monasteries

The snow leopard, or irbis, at the Sayano-Shushensky Reserve

Protected Siberia: Encounters with wild nature

Riding the Trans-Siberian Railway and seeing the dense taiga through the...

The bridge over the Amur river in Khabarovsk

The missing link: driving one of Russia’s newest roads

The Amur Highway is the newest section of the Trans-Siberian Highway...

Moscow is about as romantic a getaway as anyone can imagine

Moscow for two: 5 romantic spots in the capital

RBTH has unmasked five secluded corners in Moscow for travelling couples...

RBTH has assembled a list of things foreign visitors deal with every day

9 tips for foreign travelers to Russia

Russia has become an easier country to visit in recent years, yet a few...

Altay mountains are truly one of the nature's marvelous gems

Askat: A lost art village buried deep in the Altai Mountains

In this small, remote Altai village one in three residents is an artist.

Wave goodbye to routine and commitment and drive into the unknown

From the mountains to the sea: A road trip through the Far East's...

This is the first article in a series about driving from Vladivostok to...

Totem poles in the village of Okunevo, the Omsk region

Healing waters, dead lakes and Cossack sites: A trip around the Omsk Region

These remote and mysterious locations in the Omsk region offer exotic...

The Shrines of Kargopol: Preserving the art of the Russian North

Kargopol in the Arkhangelsk region is famous for its unique white churches

Explore World Military History Just West of Moscow

City of Saratov. View of island Zeleny on Volga River

Cross the bridge to Saratov, the city that appeared practically overnight

One of the crowning jewels of the lower Volga, Saratov may lack grandiose...

St. Seraphim of Sarov spring in the village of Diveyevo

Lucky places for travelers in Russia

RBTH compiled a list of places that can bring success, happiness and love

Camping at lake Baikal and beautiful sunset

5 unbeatable locations to watch the sunset on Lake Baikal

RBTH takes a look at the best places on Lake Baikal to take in the setting ...

Wooden church in Taltsy open-air museum in Angara

Siberian open-air museums: Perfect for fall sojourns

Siberia is often associated with frost, thus it is hardly surprising that...

Liavlia and Zaostrovye: Enduring traditions in the Arkhangelsk Region

Two villages are home to some of the country’s best preserved log churches

Optina Pustyn: Spiritual retreat of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky

Optina Pustyn is one of the most beloved Russian monasteries