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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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On the road to Lake Baikal

Long trips: from Moscow to Lake Baikal by car

The distance from Moscow to Irkutsk (which is close to the Russian tourist ...

Live there: St. Petersburg locals’ tips for the city

Denizens of the second capital relax in a completely different way,...

On the Western Shore of the White Sea: Kovda and Virma

A striking beauty greets visitors to the nearly abandoned villages of the...

Abandoned Chamber in Chukhloma

Abandoned Russia: top 7 most creepy places

Spielberg could film thrillers ‘a-la russe’ here. Lynch still has a chance ...

Yekaterinburg, Russia

Yekaterinburg: The craziest experience of your life

Punk clowns, gangster graveyard from the 90s, tanks in the front yard of a ...

Trans Siberian Railway in winter, Siberia

7 ways to ensure an epic Trans Siberian train journey

Your trip will be one of the most life-changing experiences you'll ever...

Sunrise over mountains at Krasnoyarsky Krai

Siberia's most thriving center, where urban and rural landscapes collide

Located on the Yenisei River, one of the world’s largest, Krasnoyarsk is a ...

Novgorod the Great

Novgorod the Great: a journey to the gold-domed Rus

Velikiy Novgorod, which long served as a fortress for the northern and...

Six Places in the Ural Mountains That You Have Never Heard Of

The mountain country of the Urals is full of surprises that are...

Rehearsal of Victory Day parade

The Top-5 places to celebrate Victory Day in St. Petersburg

After the traditional parade on Palace Square, the city has planned many...

Rehearsal of Victory Day parade

A bittersweet Victory Day: Moscow 2014 events guide

Unlike many European countries, Russia celebrates the end of the war...

Where in Russia would you live?

QUIZ: If you were Russian, where would you live?

Many people wish they'd been born in a different country. What if it was...

The Muradymovskoe Gorge

Top 6 Natural wonders of the Ural Mountains

From the Jasper Mountains all the way to the ancient religious villages...

Kite Surfing on Plesheyevo Lake

Live there: locals' tips to Pereslavl-Zalesskiy

Pereslavl-Zalesskiy is a quiet and unremarkable little Town with one...

The Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas

A unique summer getaway to the city of farewells

Kronstadt is an island city fortress connected to the mainland by a...

A trip in search of harmony: Ecotourism near Gelendzhik

Lebedyan: A haven for Romanovs and writers

A bucolic setting adds to the appeal of this town, steeped in history

Cameron’s Thermae

Becoming Russian: a true story about Traditional Baths

Visit the unique museums of St. Petersburg to discover the story of...

Smolensk Kremlin

Smolensk: bustling history inside the ancient walls

Visit the city in only 4.5 hours going from Moscow to discover its painful ...

Buddhist Temple in Chita

City of Exiles, the obscure side of Transbaikalia

On the long trip between Moscow and the Pacific Ocean, the Trans-Siberian...

The Church on Blood built on the site where Romanov family was shot

Insider’s guide to Yekaterinburg: A journey through space and time

Yekaterinburg – the "capital of the Urals" – is the only city located in...

Knitting in Pavlovsky Posad

Back to the roots: learning how to weave famous Russian shawls

The romantic compositions Coast of Dreams, First Date, Oriental Fairy...