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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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Russian cyclists visit US during their world tour

Two Russian cyclists are three months into a journey that will take them...

Choose between church and nukes in the secret Russian town of Sarov

Andrei Zolotov reports from the city of Sarov, one of the most secretive...

A weekend in Suzdal

Get away from the typical tourist haunts and have a taste of unadulterated ...

Murom: Medieval symbol of Russian faith and devotion

Murom, one of the most picturesque ancient towns in the Vladimir Region,...

Sleepboxes look like tiny futuristic homes, or the cabins of a spaceship. Source: ITAR-TASS

Japanese-inspired Sleepbox Hotel opens in Moscow

The only Sleepbox Hotel in Russia recently opened on one of Moscow’s...

The Skatalites band in Griboedov club. Source: Kommersant

Eight of the best clubs in St. Petersburg

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

The people in Korzunovo have fond memories of the past: the grocery stores with “deficit” in Soviet-era goods, the community of young comrades-in-arms, the long Polar Day, when no one wanted to sleep. Source: Anton Panin / Vyacheslav Vazyulya

Meet the people who still live in Russian ghost towns

Today, the provocative label of “dead town” smothers a thousand human...

Novosibirsk’s historic city centre is a collection of assorted buildings, almost all of them Soviet-looking. Source: Yury Sovtsov

Novosibirsk: a city of wind, snow, intelligence and beauty in the middle...

Novosibirsk is a region in devoid of natural resources. Instead, there are ...

The ski resort of Sheregesh was opened in 1981. The runs (700 to 3,900 meters long) are on the slopes of Mount Zelyonaya, and the highest point on the ski slopes is 1,270 meters above sea level. Source: Lori / Legion media.

Russian dozen: the best Russian ski resorts

Out of all the countries in the world, Russia boasts the largest number of ...

Yakutsk: Russia's distant treasure

One of Russia’s most remote cities, Yakutsk has much to offer the intrepid ...

Most lists of winter gear include hats, gloves, long coats and boots. Source: PhotoXPress.

Visiting Moscow in Winter?

Russians and expats offer some suggestions for things to take with you and ...

The Republic of Yakutia is the largest region in Russia and one of the least populous. In December, the republic holds a festival called Winter Begins in Yakutia. Source: Ivan Dementievskiy

Winter festivities take place in Russia's largest region

Located in Russia's Far East, Yakutia has all the makings of a major...

Russia was featured for the first time at the New York Times Travel Show. Source: Press Photo.

Making the case for a Russian holiday at The New York Times Travel Show

Russia was featured for the first time at the New York Times Travel Show...

Tour operators hope that the Olympics will encourage more Russian tourists to visit Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana. Source: ITAR-TASS.

Main tourism events and trends for 2013

Many tourism-related events are expected to take place in Russia next...

Russian brings together about 30 cities within the Arctic Circle where tourists can witness polar nights. Source: Alexander Semyonov

There will be darkness: Polar nights in Murmansk

RBTH’s correspondents reveal how the Arctic Circle’s most populous city...

A weekend in Veliky Novgorod: Feel the atmosphere of ancient Russia

Vladimir: The city on a hill named in honor of Russian grand duke

Russia boasts many towns and cities named in honor of famous historical...

Visiting Russia's Orthodox mecca

Sergiyev Posad is the closest to Moscow of all the ancient towns on the...

Kostroma: City on the Volga founded by Yury Dolgoruky

Located 300 kilometers (186 miles) northeast of Moscow, Kostroma is one of ...

Finding a miracle in the home of Russia's Santa

Veliky Ustiug is well known as the home of Russian counterpart of Santa...

The conception of the Golden Ring was a significant event in Russia’s history. Source: ITAR-TASS

Russia's Golden Ring route turns 45

“The Golden Ring of Russia” is a tourist route that was drawn up during...

Moscow Pass, a new discount card for Russian and foreign tourists visiting Moscow. Source: ITAR-TASS

Moscow tourist pass to be unveiled in December

Russia’s capital pushes to match cities such as Rome and Paris in tourist...