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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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100-mile yacht race on the Baltic

Traveling the High Seas: Secrets of Russian Regatta

Grigory Kubatian investigates a historic 100-mile yacht race on the...

Tsar Nicolas II with his family

The great eastern journey of Tsar Nicholas II

Despite the embarrassment of failing to hunt a tiger in India and almost...

Cherevkovo: Merchant relics along the Upper Dvina

The wooden houses of the Russian North speak to a more prosperous past

Shlüsselburg, St. Petersburg

A day out in Shlüsselburg, Saint Petersburg's Bastille

Small but rich in history, Shlüsselburg is less than an hour's drive away...

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...

Sphinxes on the Egyptian Bridge Over the Fontanka

Mystical Stories About the Sphinxes of St. Petersburg

The White Nights in St. Petersburg is a time when the sunset coincides...

Travel hacks for your Moscow business trip

RBTH gives you the lowdown on logistics so you can navigate Moscow in no...

Okunevo Village

7 unique Russian villages lost in the middle of nowhere

From the village lost in the world’s northernmost desert, to the...

William Craft Brumfield, photographer and historian of Russian architecture. Source: Personal archive

What to see on a tour of the Russian North, and why Russian churches have...

Wiiliam Brumfield answers RBTH readers questions about Russian travel and...

The city of Vorkuta

Walking in the gulag’s shadow: A trip to the arctic city of Vorkuta

In order to truly understand Russia’s long and fascinating history, one...

Restaurant Sixty

Moscow Restaurants and Bars for Business and Pastime

Moscow's restaurant scene embraces diversity and invention - the capital...

Sumgan Cave in the Ural Mountains

The first mineralogical tourist route has appeared in Russia – the Gem Ring

Along with Russia’s Gold and Silver rings, a new industrial-mineralogical...

Contemporary art in Moscow: a guide to museums and galleries

For many years, informal art was banned in the Soviet Union. Since the...

Morning in the Altai Mountains

Ancient Traditions and Untouched Landscapes: The Altai Mountains

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

Novospassky Monastery: Romanov shrine

This holy site in Moscow factored heavily in the early years of the dynasty

Kozelsk: A town resolute in defense of the heartland

Historical center of the city

A Cosmic Getaway: Explore Kaluga, the “Cradle of Space Exploration”

This small city on the banks of the Oka River is the perfect day trip from ...

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:...

Lyalya Tulpan mosque

Lively escapade to a honeypot of Russian culture

During her recent visit to Ufa, Paris Hilton proclaimed the city, “a...

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...

The Tsar’s Gold Nostalgic carriage

Essential guide to luxury Transsiberian trains

Ride from Moscow to Vladivostok, BBQ on the shore of Lake Baikal and...