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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 ...

Illustration: Alena Repkina

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 barbershop on Tverskaya street in Moscow. Source: Olia Eichenbaum / The Village

Moscow hipsters: Where they hang out

Who are Moscow's hipsters: A “creative” class of style-conscious young...

Ipatiev Monastery in Kostroma viewed from across the Kostroma River. Source: Lori / Legion Media

A weekend in Kostroma: From Soviet bars to Snow Maiden’s Ice room

Kostroma is a river port, a light-industry center and a serene spot on the ...

Wooden churches: Miracle of Russian art

The Russian North is an inexhaustible source of traditional Russian...

Vyborg. Panoramic view of the city from the Tower of St. Olaf

Vyborg: How an historic landmark is ruining its legacy

The town's architecture is as varied as the hands that it has fallen into, ...

Altai is one of the most dynamic regions in Russia that has a good chance to become an attractive destination for tourists. Source: Lori / Legion Media

Tourism in Russia: The competition increases

Authorities believe that Russia can become one of the world's 20 most...

Anatoly Kulik’s four-man team has become the first to circumnavigate the globe in an inflatable catamaran. Source: ocean.energydiet.com

Russian crew sails around the world on a catamaran

A correspondent from RBTH found out what it's like to travel all the way...

Elgygytyn Lake. Despite its extreme northern location, the lake has never been covered in glaciers — suggesting the presence of some unknown, primordial, life traces in its waters. Source: Petr Tikhomirov / Panoramio

Searching for Russia's ‘Loch Ness’

Deep-water dives in the icy, Siberian depths of Yakutia’s Lake Labynkyr...

A weekend in Zvenigorod: Ancient meets modern

The city of Zvenigorod is a place where you can go if you are fed up with...

Today, the Trans-Siberian Railway is becoming one of the main tourist routes in Russia

Trans-Siberian Railway: Linking East and West

The Trans-Siberian Railway is still important today: It carries up to 100...

The Vitoslavitsy Museum near Veliky Novgorod. Source: Itar-Tass

A taste of old Russia: Twelve places to see wooden churches

For those people wanting to see old, wooden churches in remote and natural ...

Bringing Moscow spiritual authority to the North

Once a bulwark of the Muscovite state in the Russian North, today the...

Gavroche bar. The choice of wines in Gavroche is not overwhelming, but enough to satisfy the needs of a common wine drinker. Source: Press Photo

Insider's guide to Moscow's best wine bars

Where can you go to get a good pour in the Russian capital? Check out our...

Sochi Seaport. Source: Mikhail Mordasov

A weekend in Sochi: Discovering pre-Olympic corners

Sochi has been changing at an amazing pace — especially over the last few...

In 2013, the prisoners who make their way along the tract do not have to do so for long. If they start feeling the cold, they can slip off the manacles and hop into a car to warm up. Source: Irina Buzinets

Touring the Siberian chain-gang route

The history of Siberia’s great chain-gang tract is being restored for...

Samino Pogost, Arkhangel region, Church of The Prophet Elijah (1692 -1702). Source: Richard Davies

An odyssey celebrates the miracle of wooden churches

Richard Davies talks to Phoebe Taplin about his many journeys through...

The South shore of the Kola Peninsula: Evoking the traditional culture of the White Sea

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Moscow for free: Challenge accepted

Spend a wonderful couple of days in the most expensive city on the planet, ...

Night view of St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg. Source: Slava Stepanov

Spending a cliché-free weekend in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg isn’t just the cultural capital of Russia: it’s also a...

Western slope of Kikhpinych. Source: Alexandra Beliavskaya

Top 6 Russian anomalies for thrill-seekers

RBTH gives you the lowdown on areas in Russia that make the Bermuda...

Botanical garden in bloom. Credit: Lori/Legion Media

12 places to watch the flowers bloom in Moscow

Moscow in the springtime is an incredible place. After months in...

People celebrate Maslenitsa in Moscow. Source: Lori / Legion Media

Seven things to do on the seven days of Maslenitsa

The traditional Slavic festival of Maslenitsa is a favorite time of year...

Tracking down traditional architecture in the Russian North

Although difficult to access, the churches in this small village in the...