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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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The first Christian Cathedral of the Black Sea coast

Pilgrimage Tourism: Religious Monuments of Sochi

The most beautiful and striking cathedrals in the Olympic Capital

Kazan, one of the most unusual cities in Russia

5 Russian cities a true hockey fan should visit

RBTH names the most interesting places for Russian hockey fans, where it’s ...

A traditional Russian steam bath is popular in Krasnaya Polyana

Water rural retreats of the Olympic capital

In the Soviet era, Stalin turned Sochi into the country’s major health...

Nilmoguba village in winter

Nilmoguba: almost a Christmas Story on the shores of the White Sea

On the shores of the White Sea, three or four kilometers from the Arctic...

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Best places to make a wish that will make your life

In Russia, like in many countries, there are special Christmas rituals,...

A true fisherman is undaunted by the polar weather

Russian long-lasting love affair with ice fishing

Ice fishing is a favourite pastime among Vladivostok’s inhabitants....

On the shores of the lake Dzhulukul

Solitude travel in the heart of Southern Siberia

The high altitude lake Dzhulukul is a truly unique place - a so-called...

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A land of shaman legends and spaces without horizon

Siberia is the main symbol of Russia, and at the same time, it is a big...

Roza Khutor is a prestigious resort

Waiting for Sochi: The Ski Season starts here

The Rosa Khutor ski resort, which will host most of the snow events at the ...

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What’s hot in Siberia: remote gems for the restless

The author of "Sibir i tochka", a new travel guide to Siberia, selects...

The Vaga River: Into the heart of the North

The architecture of villages in the Russian North gives some indication as ...

Yakutsk is one of the world’s most northern cities

Yakutsk, the coldest inhabited city of its size on earth

Resting near the shores of the Lena River, one of the world’s longest,...

This year a record number of Christmas fairs will be held in the capital

How to enjoy the Christmas spirit in Russia

Soviet chic, gingerbread and fairs to spare: making the most of Moscow’s...

Children dressed in warm winter clothing crossing the road

Going to extremes: the Town at the End of the Road of Bones

The Russian city of Magadan, located on the Sea of Okhotsk in the northern ...

What awaits you in Moscow parks this winter?

Giant snowballs, retro curling, Olivier Salad feasts, puppet show booths...

Breathtaking places to check out in the Kaliningrad Region

Near Sochi Art Salon

Handmade paradise for conscientious shoppers

In Sochi, if you look closely, there are small, sometimes imperceptible...

Valenki, or Russian woolen boots

Christmas gift guide to Moscow surroundings

If you’re coming to Russia this holiday season, consider visiting the...

Airbnb is probably the best resource for those who want to find a place to stay in Sochi

Top 5 sites for cheap accommodation in Sochi

Failed to find anything affordable in Sochi? Here are 5 travel sites to...

Velsk: Preserving the culture of Russia's northern forests

An important stop on the highway to Archangelsk, Velsk also offers...

Top 5 family-friendly places in Sochi

Parks, the circus, aquariums and other places where you can entertain your ...

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10 of the best high-end restaurants in Sochi

The pre-Olympic fever allowed the city of Sochi to be in the top five...