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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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Lake Baikal is one of Russia's most prominent Siberian landmarks. Source: ITAR-TASS

Lake Baikal: The Pearl of Siberia

One of the main destinations on the Trans-Siberian is Lake Baikal....

Source: Territory Rus

The road less traveled by

Evy Hua of RBTH took an off-road jeep on a novel tour. What she...

The city of Lipetsk. Source: Legion Medion, Geo Photo

Lipetsk: The Russian gentry’s favorite resort

The Lipetsk mineral water brand, founded in 1805, earned a reputation as...

The leisure park nearby the All-Russian Exhibition Center (VVTs). Source: Lori / Legion Media

Three days to discover Moscow

The Kremlin, Arbat, and Vorobyovy Gory are on any traditional itinerary...

the Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines. Source: Maksim Piligin

Street level Moscow

Moscow is full of interesting spots that aren’t in any guidebooks – and...

Amigo Miguel Restaurant. Source: Kommersant

What’s Russian for “salsa”?

It may be a little late to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but quesadillas and...

The Sedov ship is about to set out on a 14-month circumnavigation from St. Petersburg. Source: Alamy / Legion Media

Russia to launch round-the-world trip

Russian sailors, cadets and rock musicians are planning to sail around the ...

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Ski resort with a past gets a reset

The first chair lift and two trails opened March 18 in the North Caucasus...

Source: ITAR-TASS

Within the Russian hospital

Among the sites few tourists to Russia hope to see is the inside of a...

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Ulan-Ude: A taste of Asia

A British tourist shares her experience about the trip to Ulan-Ude, the...

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The Caucasus – Ancient traditions and a complex history

The grand mountain range: a south-eastern frontier of Europe, a natural...

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Totma: From the Russian North to Russian America

Now a small town off the beaten path, Totma’s unique mix of architecture...

Altai is working to educate its own winegrowers to produce high-quality wine. Source: ITAR-TASS

French vines take root in Altai

A cross-culture experiment bears fruit in Siberia

Krasnoyarsk's downtown. Source: ITAR-TASS

Krasnoyarsk: Taking a break from the Trans-Siberian

On the route of the Trans-Siberian railway, the city of Krasnoyarsk is a...

Wrangel Island in the Republic of Chukotka, the home of the polar bear. Source: Bezrukov & Bashnaeva

Where the polar bears roam

Wrangel Island is a breeding ground for polar bears and one of the...

From Anapa to Voronezh: a road trip on Russia's Don Highway

The Solovetsy Islands in the White Sea. Pictured: A pilgrim videotaping the religious procession. Source: Grigory Kubatian

Once a prison, now a spiritual and tourist hub

Located in the White Sea in northwestern Russia, the Solovetsky Islands...

Moscow metro is recognized to be the best in the world. Source: RIA-Novosti

Moscow according to Guinness

Moscow boasts the world’s largest cannon as well as its most impressive...

The Klinskoye Podvorye Museum. Source: Kristina Zuykina

Christmas for every day

To find the best Russian holiday ornaments, take a trip to Klin and visit...

Turandot Restaurant. Source: ITAR-TASS

Know your restaurants

People who visit Moscow on a regular basis know there are restaurants in...

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Vyatskoye: Telling the story of Russian village life

It seems illogical to leave Yaroslavl for Vyatskoye. Yaroslavl is a UNESCO ...

Russia's severe winter makes local people deal with it. Source: Reuters

Struggling with snow

Russians are well-versed in coping with winter