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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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In winter Volga drives up a bit

Floating belfry: when the Soviet and Slavic mix up

Despite the fact that Kalyazin has definitely seen better days and is now...

Angarsk city centre

Siberian Route, wooden clock mechanisms and the most rare minerals

Angarsk is a very diverse and contradictory town. Its urban charm of...

Top 5 Moscow Parks for Spring Fun Activities

The traditional Russian May holidays are coming up and with them the...

The stone Lutheran Church of the Transfiguration, Zelenogorsk

Baltic escapade: the writer’s village on the shores of the Gulf of Finland

The poetess Anna Ahmatova’s dacha, a writers’ graveyard, architecture in...

The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul: The guardian of St. Petersburg

This symbol of Russia’s northern capital began life as a barrier against a ...

Salekhard arose between the 16-17th centuries

Aurora Photo Hunt: Make the most of your Polar Circle photo opportunities

In Salekhard there is a rule: when night falls, if there are no clouds in...

White Mosque, Tatarstan's Taj Mahal

A tale of ancient war and local tradition: through the wooden gates of...

The ancient capital of Volga Bulgaria, the Tatar city of Bulgar (also...

Solovetsky Islands

Top 10 literary travel destinations to the country of Tolstoy and...

The labor camp on the Solovetsky islands, the village of Chernyshevsk,...

Sweet souvenirs from Vladivostok: Chocolate with sea salt and ptychie moloko (bird's milk) souffle

Gift guide to Vladivostok: Sea, taiga and minerals

Starfish, sailor’s striped vests and tigers are taken away as souvenirs...

On the path to Gems: The Top 5 Geological Tourism Sites in the Urals

The reserves of underground riches in the Middle Urals, situated on the...

One can live with reindeer herders in a camp of native peoples of the north

Yamalkan: a window into the wild tundra

The only tourist base located in the Arctic Circle and offering the chance ...

Derbent, the oldest and the southernmost city in Russia

A whirlwind of architecture and history within the walls of an ancient...

Most people would be surprised to find out that in Russia there is a city...

The 8 most awesome places to take a dramatic Selfie

Want to make all of your friends jealous? One pic from Russia will be...

9 incredible must-see places in Crimea for tourists and adventurers alike

Take a journey through the many wonders of Crimea and discover why its...

Malaya Siya Caves

A Speleological Treasure in Southern Siberia

The Republic of Khakassia, located in southern Siberia, is a unique place. ...

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

Izhma village: Enclave of tradition at the edge of Arkhangelsk

Time may be running out for some villages, but the ones that remain are...

From Baikal to Buddhism: A road trip through Buryatia

Welcome to the Buryat Republic—also called Buryatia—an autonomous region...

Tomsk has one of Siberia’s youngest populations

Riding the rails between the future and the past

Today, this city of half a million is one of Russia’s intellectual...

Vysoko-Petrovsky monastery

A glimpse of the ancient Rus: 5 most beautiful monasteries of Moscow

Moscow had always been a prayerful city, with numerous churches and...

The Genoese Medieval fortress in Sudak

Crimea at the crossroads of great civilizations

In Crimea, the weather is delightful almost all year round, which makes it ...

The Ergaki ridge

Escape from civilization to the backpacker's dream

The Ergaki ridge, the heart of the Western Sayan mountains is one of the...