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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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Europe meets Asia: Sampling the diverse cuisine of Vladivostok

On the edge of the Sea of Japan, discover the intersection of Russian,...

Lake Seliger: an ideal escape from the busy city

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

Where the most beautiful women in Russia live: look South

Over the past 20 years Rostovite women have been victorious at...

The Lopatinsky phosphate mine

Top secret and forgotten by all: a vacation for thrill-seekers

Explore abandoned mines and laboratories in the eerie industrial...

Church on the Blood in Yekaterinburg

The last mystery of the Romanovs: following the killers’ footsteps

Walk the route the royal family walked during their last days; visit the...

The Savva-Storozhevsky Monastery: Guardian to the West

A monastery outside Moscow has long served as a place of pilgrimage

Solovetsky archipelago

The Ultimate Guide to Siberian Gulags and Soviet Exile Sites

Learn about this disturbing piece of Russian history through...

Guided tours in English

Top 10 guided city tours to discover St. Petersburg

Whether wandering through whimsical unmarked streets, frequenting the...

Kostroma, Ipatievsky Monastery

Historic Kostroma: an ancient Russian city on the banks of the Volga

Kostroma, located 345 km (214 miles) from Moscow, is one of the oldest...

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

Novodevichy Monastery

'Fly to Russia!' Contest winner announcement

Transaero Airlines and RBTH are happy to announce the winner who will...

Boris and Gleb monastery in Torzhok

Unplugged travel to the heart of Russian province

Torzhok is often compared to Suzdal. There are churches there,...

The White Tower

Top 7 most impressive constructivist masterpieces

Yekaterinburg is an architectural destination: explore a hammer and sickle ...

Lakeside idylls at Pereslavl Zalessky (+multimedia)

Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery

History brought to life: A one-day trip to Zvenigorod

Zvenigorod, founded in 1152 by Prince Yuri Dolgoruky (the founder of...

Kolomna, Moscow region

The keys to Kolomna: a weekend getaway from Russia’s capital

Steeped in Soviet History, Kolomna is the perfect weekend break for...

The city of Nizhny Novgorod

Must visit places around Nizhny Novgorod

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

Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow

Fly to Moscow Contest: give us 6 answers and get 2 luxury tickets

Be the first to answer a series of questions from RBTH and you could be...

Kronstadt Naval Cathedral

A day out in Kronstadt, St. Petersburg’s fortified island guard

With its fresh sea air, its array of sea forts and its fascinating naval...

Moscow-City towers

Moscow skyline: explore the city from the rooftops

The seven highest points in Russia’s capital, which are open for tourists. ...