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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 town that preserves the art of glass

The Vladimir Region is among the richest in Russia in terms of cultural...

Navigation games on the streets and conversation clubs in hostels are all part of the fun of figuring out Moscow when you’re young at heart. Source: Press Photo.

Puzzling out Moscow for visitors under 30

Following trails of clues and asking Muscovites for information are part...

One of the first questions that comes to mind of foreign tourists is what should they buy in Russian and where. Pictured: Moscow’s Vernisazh market at Izmailovo. Source: ITAR-tASS

A hunter’s guide to souvenir shopping in Moscow

Any tourist or expat who loves Russia wants to have a piece of it at home...

Moscow to offer cheap daily transportation cards for tourists

A travel card for tourists will be introduced in Moscow in 2013, covering...

The epicenter of “Legendary History”

Suzdal is a destination for those in search of the real Russia

Ostriches have inhabited the planet for 70 million years and have lived through more than one ice age. Source: Ivan Rudnev / RIANovosti.

Birds flying to the North

The first 15 ostriches arrived on this small farm near the village of...

The gradual transformation of Vladivostok has reshaped the now vibrant city by the bay as the 'Soviet San Francisco'. Source: ITAR-TASS.

The Golden Horn of the east

Located in Russia's far east, Vladivostok is one of the country's most...

White Alley is a natural monument of ancient Eskimo origin on Yttygrane Island, located in the Strait of Senyavin off the southeastern tip of Chukotka. Source: Getty Images.

Twelve unique natural monuments

Parks, caves, plateaus, and bays are among the contenders for inclusion in ...

Lost for centuries in a mountainous cleft between Kazakhstan, China and Mongolia, the Altai features Siberia’s tallest mountain, Mount Belukha. Source: Emmanuel Grynszpan.

‘Russia’s Tibet’ opens to the outside world

In today’s relentlessly interconnected world, visitors to Russia’s remote...

If it were not for Sergei, then the church would either remain devoid of worshippers or closed most of the time. Source: Archive photo.

Siberia attracts downshifters

A former Muscovite moved Olkhon Island in Siberia’s Lake Baikal seven...

Adventure seekers will soon have many new trails to explore. Source: Photoshot / Vostock Photo.

Trails will provide a gateway to explore the area’s natural riches

A new network of environmental trails will make Lake Baikal and its...

Kaluga: Restoring cultural heritage

The town of Kaluga, just to the south of Moscow, is a well preserved...

The Moscow Kremlin is one of the most popular destinations among foreign tourists. Source: Lori / Legion Media

Strolling around the Kremlin

If you have some free time during your trip to Moscow, a picturesque walk...

A stroll around the Kremlin

If you have some free time during your trip to Moscow, a picturesque walk...

Agritourism pioneers in Russia. Pictured: A village in the Perm Territory, Russia. Source: Lori / Legion Media

Agritourism develops in Russia’s unique rural spaces

By turning their dachas into hotels, landowners can earn up to 50,000...

The Rivers Dvina and Vychegda: Northern crossroads

Orthodox monastery returns to glory

Few Orthodox monasteries in Russia can claim a more illustrious history...

Salt settlement in the Kostroma forest

Soligalich is sleepy, picturesque provincial town located on the Kostroma...

Discover Russia's 12 most mysterious treasures. Source: Getty Images / Fotobank

Go on a treasure hunt in Russia

Russia's 12 most mysterious treasures are waiting to be discovered

Opulent option: the five-star Ritz Carlton Hotel in Moscow. Source: Press Photo

Moscow cashes in on tourism

Despite the traffic and the weather, more tourists are choosing to visit...

Imperial vision: Catherine the Great’s follies at Tsaritsyno. Source: Corbis / Foto SA

Discover a glorious corner of paradise

Many estates and mansions built by tsars and noble families survived the...

Vladivostok: From military enclave to economic center

Even before the recent APEC summit, Russia’s city on the Pacific was worth ...