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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 Red square's name has nothing to do with communism or with the color of many of its buildings. In fact it derives from the word 'krasnyi', which once meant 'beautiful'. Source: Igor Stepanov

A weekend in Moscow: express guide

What to do if fate has brought you to Moscow, but you have just three days ...

Ratmanov Island was used as a Russian military base during World War II, and the local inhabitants were evacuated to the mainland. Source: Alamy / Legion Media

Seven places in Russia where spring comes first

RBTH presents seven corners of Russia where, even now, you can take your...

The owners of the Gorky Park rink have a special gift for their female guests this International Women’s Day: they can skate for free on Mar. 8. Credit: RIA Novosti

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Moscow

Where to spend International Women's Day in Moscow and honor women around...

An ambitious project by Chechen billionaire and businessman Ruslan Baysarov, the resort Veduchi is expected to attract a great deal of tourists to the republic. Source: RIA Novosti

Billionaire builds 19-slope ski resort in Chechnya

Construction of the Veduchi ski resort — the first major project in the...

The poet, Mikhail Lermontov spent his summers, as a teenager in the 1830s, at this 19th-century estate Serednikovo just north of Moscow. Source: Phoebe Taplin

Journey to majestic literary retreats close to Moscow

The city center is crowded with literary museums and memorials, but you...

A varied audience of students, young professionals and hipsters attend the Strelka Institute’s events. Source: Press Photo

Hipsters taste Moscow at an island of innovations

A chocolate factory-turned-culture mecca on the Moscow River, Krasny...

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Kazan: Where Europe and Asia meet

The best place to see a clash of Russia’s varying cultures and religions...

The Holy Transfiguration church was built in Kizhi in the early 18th century, in honor of the victory over the Swedes. Source: Lori / Legion Media

Top seven Russian sights that can be reached only by water

The snow and ice will soon melt, and some of Russia’s most amazing sights...

A group of students from the Ural Polytechnic Institute died in an incident in the Northern Ural Mountains in 1959, which shook the whole Soviet Union. Source: The Dyatlov group / Archive photo

The Dyatlov Pass Incident location draws in tourists

The story of the death of nine Soviet tourists in the Northern Urals...

Dyatlov's pass in autumn

Extreme tourism in the Urals: Dyatlov’s footsteps

The story of the death of nine Soviet tourists in the Northern Urals...

English-speakers who want to research travel in Russia have mixed feelings about the TripAdvisor’s coverage of the country. Source: Shutterstock / Legion Media

TripAdvisor’s coverage of Russia gets some mixed reviews

Reviews on Russian cities and businesses are growing on TripAdvisor, but...

The building of the State Historical Museum (formerly the Imperial Russian Historical Museum) appeared on Red Square in the last quarter of the 19th century. Source: Lori / Legion Media

Moscow architecture: Sticking to faux-Russian style

At the turn of the 20th century, traditional Russian architecture became a ...

The flight in the stratosphere in Moscow. It lasts between three and five minutes before the MiG-29 descends to showcase advanced aerobatic maneuvers to the lucky tourist. Source: Getty Images/Photobank

Defender of the Fatherland Day: A Moscow tour guide for real men

Feb. 23 is traditionally observed around Russia by men of all ages. This...

Chelyabinsk: From industrial workhorse to cosmic wonder

The Urals city will now forever be known as the home of the exploding...

Vplgograd (formerly Stalingrad) celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Stalingrad in early February. Source: Mikhail Mordasov / Focus Pictures

Stalingrad: The city that changed the course of history

Volgograd is called “Russia's most Soviet city,” and justifiably so

Avacha Bay: Russia’s eastern sea gates

Examples of Palekh's painted miniatures. The style of Palekh painting springs from the traditions of the ancient Suzdal and Moscow schools of icon painting (15th-16th centuries). Source: Evgeniy Ptushka / Strana.ru

Palekh: Famous Russian folk art style in jeopardy

Artists from Palekh are famous for popularizing illustrated Russian folk...

Information desk for excursions. Visitors are unlikely to have any problems finding a guide in Krasnaya Polyana. Source: RIA Novosti / Konstantin Chalabov

Krasnaya Polyana: Reasons to visit before Sochi 2014

The coming Winter Olympics have transformed Sochi’s nearby resort area of...

Russia is just opening up to house swapping, which is particularly popular in St. Petersburg. Source: PhotoXPress

House swappers in Russia invite foreigners to stay

House swapping has been a form of tourism for more than 50 years:...

Even a fragment of a meteorite can range from $400 to several hundred thousand dollars. In Russia, finder’s fees are put up by the Academy of Science. Source: RIA Novosti / Grigory Sysoyev

Discovering top 6 Russian regions for meteorite findings

After the meteorite explosion Russia's Urals RBTH showcases a selection of ...

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Russia's 'third capital': A weekend in Kazan

Old guidebooks to the recently transformed city of Kazan are virtually...

Although Valentine's Day is not so popular in Russia in comparison with the U.S., some Russian couples celebrate this holiday. Source: RIA Novosti / Yevgeny Samarin

Valentine's Day in Moscow: Romantic guide through winter frost

On Feb. 14, Moscow parks will offer themed activities and restaurants will ...