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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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History of Sochi: Hospital city

In the 40’s of the twentieth century Sochi was a hospital city. And,...

Borga Kash Mausoleum

Top 7 destinations for Islamic pilgrims in Russia

Mausoleums, holy springs, ancient burial sites, legendary memorials and...

Kirovsk is an ideal place for those who like to wander around abandoned factories

122 Degrees below zero: hiking above the Arctic Circle

Mines, long abandoned old factories, and railroad tracks leading nowhere...

Moscow Region is a magnet for those who love horse riding

An adventurous horseback ride into the past

The organizers of horseback hunting trips at a ranch outside Moscow began...

Summer holidays by the Black Sea

The expat files: being a foreigner in Sochi

RBTH talked to foreigners who live and work in Sochi and wrote down their...

Kirovsk is a very quiet and deserted town, not rich in après-ski

Post-Apocalyptic skiing on the Polar Circle

Snowy, small, with a population of only 30,000 people, in the mining town...

Church of the Intercession on the Nerl is part of UNESCO World Heritage List

Ground zero: Where Soviet Union and Ancient Rus collide

If you want to see how Russia has changed over the ages, Vladimir is a...

Blagoveshchensk is ground zero for exploring the Far East

Blagoveshchensk: an ideal pit stop en route to China

Given its proximity to China, Blagoveshchensk is ground zero for exploring ...

Gentry idyll on the Sheksna River

Although the Gorka Estate suffered during the Soviet era, the property...

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Listvyanka: the final destination on the road to lake Baikal

In Siberia you can find the Lake Baikal, which takes up more than 600...

Dombai, a famous ski resort situated not far from Krasnaya Polyana

Affordable Alpine Skiing with a Caucasian Flare

Dombai, a famous ski resort situated not far from Krasnaya Polyana, offers ...

Most of the visitors who head to the Black Sea coast to relax are Russians

Sochi: capital with countryside coastal spirit

Over the years of its existence, Sochi has been part of the Kingdom of...

The leader’s biggest head in Ulan Ude

Top 5 Lenin monuments in the country

Even today, after all the removals and dismantling, there are more than...

Dolmens remained an unsolved mystery for scientists for a long time

‘The Dwarf houses’ from the time of the Egyptian pyramids

The Black Sea coast is known for its dolmens

Vanavara, discovering Siberian meteor mystery

The history of this regional centre in the depths of the Taiga has its...

Transbaikal diaries: Up and down the bear tracks

SKY Club & Concert Hall

7 of the best bars and clubs in Krasnaya Polyana

Different bars, cafes and restaurants in Krasnaya Polyana can be found not ...

Iceberg Skating Palace

Where to watch the Olympics if you cannot get into the stadium

If you are not able to, or you cannot afford tickets to all the Olympic...

Voronezh is one of the biggest cultural centres of the European part of Russia

Live there: locals’ tips for Voronezh and surroundings

There are many enduring definitions for this celebrated military city...

Kievsky railway station

Nine historical railway stations in Moscow

Breathtaking railway stations in the capital and the cities which you can...

The availability of noodle cafes is a distinctive feature of any metropolis

Cheap food in expensive city: The best for $ 3 in Moscow

From noodles to borsch, and from delicious pelmeni to fascinating burgers, ...

The miraculous art of the Stroganovs in Ustiuzhna

A remarkable set of frescoes speaks to the wealth and taste of the...