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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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New Holland Island: A guide to St. Petersburg's newest public space

How to have fun, create art and join activities in this new city park

Top 5 mistakes foreign tourists make in Moscow

How to avoid looking like you’re from another planet

Create your own tourism logo for Russia

Send us your ideas and win a T-shirt with the design!

Summer fun in the Square 20/10 cafe

Another side of Yaroslavl: Where locals dine, drink and relax

Chill out in Russia’s most charming provincial city

Beside the walls of the kremlin in Veliky Novgorod

8 of the most 'Russian' places in Russia

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5 must-do experiences for travelers in St. Petersburg

Without them a trip to the northern capital would be a waste of time

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A coffee map of Moscow: A guide for all occasions

Need caffeine and a cake? Check out our guide

The area where Building 14 of the Moscow Kremlin were located is now a park zone

Tourists will now be able to enter the Kremlin directly from Red Square

New underground discoveries made at the Kremlin

If you're not afraid of the unknown, then medieval Muscovy is waiting for you!

The right way to visit medieval Moscow

A classic guide to the Russian capital for time travelers

This island’s only residents gallop around like they own the place

Mysteries and legends of the island of wild horses

This island’s only residents gallop around like they own the place

These gorgeous monasteries are just a couple of hours from Moscow. What are you doing this weekend?

4 Orthodox monasteries to visit near Moscow

Architectural beauty is just a few hours away

If you travel to Russia's most remote corners, you may encounter these charming critters and wondrous creatures

7 animals you can only find in Russia

Cute endemic beasts and where to find them

Check out these hidden gastronomic treasures near the Black Sea

Take a 1-day gourmet escape to the south of Russia

Hidden gastronomic treasures found near the Black Sea

Good luck getting to the middle of nowhere: The difficulties of booking a ticket to Tofalaria

Tofalaria: How people and deer coexist in the Siberian taiga

Stories of the Eastern Sayan indigenous peoples

Travel off the beaten track in the central Russian city of Yelets

This unpretentious town features more than just lace and literature

Yachting on a budget: best Russian route for Frugal Mariners

Island life in Vladivostok: Where to swim, sunbathe and surf

Looking for a new beach spot? Try Russia’s Far East

Visit Khakassia, a land of ancient customs, shamans and unbroken culinary traditions

Learning the ways of the steppe: A glimpse of life in Khakassia

Visit a land of ancient customs, shamans and unbroken culinary traditions

6 beautiful reasons to travel around Russia’s Golden Ring

6 beautiful reasons to travel around Russia’s Golden Ring

This should keep you busy for the rest of the summer

Russo-Korean cuisine: 7 delicacies from the Russian Far East

Go beyond kimchi and bean sprout salads

Rising above the clouds: A journey in the Altai Mountains

A story of life without texting, coffee and pesky tourists

Visit Krutitskoe podvorye, a medieval corner in modern Moscow

Where to see medieval Moscow: Take a stroll through a historical oasis

Check out this medieval corner of the city before modernity overwhelms it