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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 roads of Sakhalin

In the land of caviar, gas and Anton Chekhov

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk – this Asian Kaliningrad – can be considered the most...

Weapons are a necessary part of the caucasian national costume

A look at Dagestan’s stunning crafts heritage

Since the old times, Dagestanian armorers were famous for their military...

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Ian Frazier’s Guide to Siberia: 6 must-see places

American writer and “The New Yorker” columnist chooses the most...

Founded as a fortress Sochi is a resort place today

Best books and films set in Winter Olympics capital

Founded in 1838 as a southern stronghold for the Russian Empire on the...

Russian winter comes to Yenisey River

Top 7 places to enjoy a real Russian Winter

Sledding or riding in a troika (a three-horse sleigh), snowboarding down...

Astapovo: Tolstoy's final station

Much has been written about these final days of Leo Tolstoy’s life, but...

The estate museum of Ilya Repin, the Penaty

Northern seaside holidays: the Gulf of Finland's hidden gem

The village of Repino has everything expected from a northern Baltic Sea...

Yaroslavl from the rooftops

Cities of Old Russia: circling the "Golden Ring" route

For travelers, Yaroslavl is all about the Volga River, the potential to...

The top 10 budget hotels in Sochi: home comfort at low prices

It seems that finding an economy class hotel in the Olympic capital is no...

130th district, Irkutsk

Live there: locals’ tips for Irkutsk and Lake Baikal

If you are lucky enough to find yourself in the cultural heart of Siberia...

The ‘Riviera Park’ is situated in the historical part of the city

One day in Sochi: must-sees of the Olympic capital

RBTH’s correspondent in Sochi tells us about the resort’s best sights that ...

Special lifting device in the city’s underground passageways

Access all areas: holidays in Sochi for people with disabilities

A new barrier-free infrastructure was created for the influx of Olympic...

Vareniki (dumplings)

The best vegan and vegetarian dishes in Sochi

Sochi can offer you delicious and truly unique local vegetarian dishes

Eastern-Style Coffee

Top 10 traditional drinks in the Olympic capital

There are just as many different types of drinks available in southern...

Krasnaya Polyana in winter

Winter in Sochi: what do you wear and what do you bring with you?

The common belief that in winter a uniform layer of snow and ice covers...

Feeding mind, body & soul at Moscow’s iconic former chocolate factory

The Rivers Dvina and Vychegda: Northern crossroads

From the Stroganovs to the GULAG, the Russian North boasts a wealth of...

The Oblaka (Clouds) cafe

20 bars and clubs in Sochi for the best night out

Whatever your taste, in Sochi there are plenty of venues for everyone to...

Some people think that backcountry skiing allows you to see the mountains’ beauty

Heli-skiing and backcountry sailing in Kamchatka’s incredible landscape

The breathtaking peninsular in Russia’s Far East is breaking new...

Kul Sharif mosque in Kazan

Top 7 most amazing and beautiful mosques in Russia

Russia’s mosques not only represent the culture of the Muslim community of ...

Sunbathing by the Black Sea

A guide to staying safe in Sochi in a language you can understand

Emergency services, tour operators, audio guides, reference and other...

Nikolai Ostrovsky Museum

10 of the best museums and galleries in Sochi

Take in some art and soak up some Russian history in the city's numerous...