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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 Hosta River

Insider's guide: best day trips in and around Sochi

Waterfalls, caves, natural springs and relict forests - even in the winter ...

Stalin's residence in Zelenaya rosha

Socialistic heaven for the working class: Sochi and the Specter of Stalin

It was Stalin who suddenly saw the potential of the Caucasian coast of the ...

The first Christian Cathedral of the Black Sea coast

Top 10 photo worthy monuments in Sochi

Here are some of the most interesting monuments located in the Olympic...

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Eight best places for nightlife in St. Petersburg

They don't call St. Petersburg Russia's cultural capital for nothing: a...

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Top 10 most unusual hotels in St. Petersburg

Hotels and hostels in St. Petersburg offer rooms with featuring graffiti...

Exploring the upper reaches of the Northern Dvina River

Much has been written about the Northern Dvina, but few are aware of the...

Where can a person go in Kamchatka? Of course, to the volcanoes...

Eye-witness account of a volcanic eruption

Kamchatka is Russia's Eden, where salmon-swatting bears rule the forests....

An expedition member standing at the opening of the Kungur Caves

The Best Underground Attraction of the Oldest Mountains in the World

The Kungur Cave, which is on Forbes’s list of the 10 most impressive caves ...

Orenburg shawls

The history and craft behind Orenburg shawls

The Orenburg goat fur shawl is as much a symbol of Russia as gingerbread...

Orenburg stands on a geographical bridge between two regions of the world

Orenburg: On the border between Europe and Asia

Downy shawls, colored jasper, healing lakes, the oldest mountains in the...

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Moscow Art Nouveau: Monument to a faded empire

From Moorish palaces to the architecture of the proletariat

O presidente tem uma predileção especial por “Krasnaia Poliana,” uma vila na cabeceira do rio Mzimta Foto: ITAR-TASS

Sochi for tough guys: Following in Putin’s footsteps

RBTH explores the “presidential route” in the future Olympic capital

The northernmost hotel in the world

Frozen Arctic base: a hot tourist destination

For those who have seen it all, a visit to the North Pole via the Russian...

Fans of tasty classic pizza will be happy in cafe "Del Mar"

Food in Sochi: top 12 budget restaurants and cafes

The city has fast food restaurants, where you can order your favourite...

The Yakut Yhyakh festival is said to be an echo of pagan cults

Tip for summer: New Year in Yakutia

A trip to Yakutia should be planned in advance – it isn't easy and is...

Seven Enigmatic Russian Labyrinths for Daredevils

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David Bowie: The most mysterious passenger of the world’s longest railway

In 1973, Ziggy came to the Soviet Union and travelled along the...

Yuriev-Polski: Hidden jewel in the Golden Ring

This little-known town in the Golden Ring boasts a medieval cathedral...

The Balhar mountain village is famous for its wedding ceremony

Gate crashing an arcadian Dagestan wedding

Hiking to the remote communities of the Caucasus is great, but partying...

There are lots of varieties of cheese in Sochi

Home, sweet-and-spicy home: Top 10 dishes to try in Sochi

Perhaps Sochi is one of the few cities in Russia that has its own unique,...

Mysterious Mountainous Landscape In The Caucasus

The dangers and delights of the Caucasus

Dagestan is not safe for independent tourists yet, but this troubled...

The water in Taimenye Lake has a bright turquoise gleam

12 most remote places in Russia for a rural escape

The Chechen city of the dead, a prehistoric sea, shamanist pyramids and...