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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 Uzon volcano and symbol of wilderness on the Kamchatka peninsula. Source: Lori / Legion Media

12 most inaccessible tourist destinations in Russia

The Chechen city of the dead, a prehistoric sea, shamanist pyramids and...

Rostov the Great is the applicant for inclusion in the List of the World Heritage of UNESCO, and in 1999 it has come in the programme of 100 monuments requiring for rescue, carried out by "Fund of world monuments." Source: Anna Solovyeva

Restoring the ancient city of Rostov

One of Russia’s most ancient cities – Rostov the Great – marked its...

A young girl stares in wonder at a space suit at the Cosmonaut Museum. Source: Lori / Legion Media

Discovering fairy-tale Moscow

Great circuses, dozens of quirky museums and huge green spaces make Moscow ...

House in woods: a traditional Izba in Adygea. Source: Lori / Legion Media.

Nature calls the tune in a land of harmony, history and adventure

The tiny region of Adygea in the south offers archaeological treasures as...

River ride: Adygea is one of Russia’s most important rafting areas. Trips start at two hours for beginners. Source: Press Photo.

Enjoy the high life at your own pace

The Caucasus Mountains offer a host of activities, from the gentle-paced...

The city lies on the Angara River, a tributary of the Yenisei, 45 miles below its outflow from Lake Baikal.Source: Lori / Legion Media

More than the gateway to Baikal

Many travelers visit Irkutsk on their way from the Trans-Siberian to Lake...

Promoting rural tourism in North Ossetia's mountains

North Ossetians hope to rejuvenate the mountain villages of the republic...

The Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano, Kamchatka Territory. Source: Lori / Legion Media

Twelve active Russian volcanoes

Russia’s Far East region is full of volcanoes, including some of the...

Inside St. Basil's on Red Square

Composed of churches grouped around a central tower, the Cathedral of the...

St. Basil's on Red Square, Moscow. All photo by William Brumfield

Russia's defining monument

There is no more prominent landmark in Russia than St. Basil's on Red...

A remarkable museum of the Russian North, which has been operating for the past 10 years on the territory of the Belozersk kremlin.Source: Ricardo Marquina Montañana / RBTH

Belozersk: Home of ancient princes and Vikings

For nearly 10 years, one of the most remarkable museums of the Russian...

The Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District has seen a significant growth of tourits since 2010. Pictured: Tundra in Yamal Peninsula. Source: Lori / Legion Media

A not-so-extreme vacation in the Russian North

Tourism infrastructure is growing in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District. ...

Visitors to Moscow, who want a bit of adventure, can have a great time in the Russian capital for a modest outlay. Photo: Photoshot/Vostock-photo

Enjoy Moscow on a budget

Budget hotels and hostels make it easier for adventurous travellers who...

Tourists are spoilt for choice as Moscow has numerous historic places to see and areas to relax. Photo: Lori/Legion Media

Capital trip can be affordable

Handy tips to ensure that your money goes much further when visiting the...

Tourists can watch as other river users go about their business. Source: Vsevolod Pulya

River cruises on the Volga seek new categories of tourists

Russian river cruises, which have been popular mainly among older couples, ...

Russian Winter Is Coming

Russia's village of Oymyakon is one of the coldest places in the world. Source: RIA Novosti

How to survive at the pole of cold

Residents of the village of Oymyakon are used to the many contradictions...

Source: Lori / Legion Media

Foreigners discover hidden Moscow

An authentic experience of the city’s rich heritage, leave the tourist...

Typical Russian souvenirs include nesting dolls (matryoshki) and models of St. Basil’s. Pictured: View Point at the Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills) in south-west Moscow. Source: RIA Novosti / Vladimir Fedorenko

Creating new memories of Moscow

Russia’s capital has a reputation as a cold, unfriendly place, but the...

Hiking, biking and a giant furry mountain creature

The Republic of Adygea offers refuge to endangered species and fascinating ...

All photos by William Brumfield

Yaroslavl: Crown of Medieval Russian Art

Among the centers of medieval Russian culture, none has a greater...

Salekhard, the capital of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District, hosts a festival of reindeer herders every spring, and their traditional reindeer skin tents made from poles, bark and felt. Source: Lori / Legion Media

A living city among dead roads

Salekhard, in Russia’s Far North, is the only city on the Arctic Circle