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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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Meet the pyanse, a Far Eastern fast food favorite, now available in Moscow

What’s hot about pyanse, Vladivostok’s most popular street food

Although it’s fast it’s surprisingly healthy

Don't head for the hills empty handed: Cook up these tasty Russian recipes around the campfire this summer

Bring your ladle to the campfire: 3 Siberian recipes for hiking

How to survive and what to eat in Siberia during a long hike

National Bashkir desert chak-chak

Kumis, chak-chak and wild bee: What Bashkir cuisine is famous for

Moveable feasts and food adventures in the nomad republic

SUP-surfers in the vicinity of Vladivostok

Wavecation in Vladivostok: The best places for SUP-surfing

To glide through the water with an oar is fun too and here's why

Installations in the Muravyev-Apostol mansion in central Moscow

Take a glimpse into the lives of Russian noblemen at Moscow’s mansions

See how the other half used to live

The architectural jewel of Baltiysk is its 33-meter tall lighthouse

Baltiysk: A journey to Russia’s westernmost edge

Travel to Russia's western edge and discover the hot sandy destination

Kiritsy Castle in the Ryazan Region

7 Russian fairytale castles that guidebooks are hiding from you

Why reside in reality when you can live in a fairytale?

Fried pies and Caucasian yoga: Get to know the traditions of Adygea

Combine culinary treats and healthy living in this beautiful region

Trinity Lavra of Saint Sergius

Around Moscow: 5 day trips from the Russian capital

RBTH looks at 5 unique places in Moscow’s vicinity

5 things a foreign traveler misses after a trip to Russia

RBTH asked foreigners about the useful life-hacks they discovered in Russia

Hosting a dinner party? Try these Southern Siberian favorites

Family dinners: Southern Siberian dishes

Southern Siberia has strong culinary traditions. It has long been...

On the top of Efa on Curonian Spit

Breathtaking places to check out in the Kaliningrad Region

The Kaliningrad Region, formerly part of East Prussia, is bound at the...

Illustration: Alena Repkina

Tinder: Should you use it when traveling to Russia?

People use travel apps to meet up with locals, get free city tours and...

Think you've had it all? Try these northern delicacies: They may be unusual, but they're delicious

Indigenous cuisine: Dishes worth trying in northern Siberia

What’s so great about a boiled piece of reindeer meat or raw fish with...

Immerse yourself in the world of Russian tanks with these special tours near Yekaterinburg

The world of tanks: Immerse yourself in the life of a tank crewman in the...

Roman Skory, deputy head of the Federal Agency for Tourism (Rostourism),...

From Siberia with love: Rare souvenirs from untamed lands

Mikhail and Zinaida Degtyarev, a family engaged in fishing and hunting, moved to Dikson from Belarus

A polar diary: Travel notes from Russia's northernmost settlement

The Russian North features many towns where conditions are extreme and...

Everything you ever wanted to know about Soviet luxury: A guide to Moscow's Stalinist-era hotel masterpieces

Myths and legends of Moscow's historic Soviet-era hotels

The hotels built in Moscow at the height of the USSR’s rush to...

Illustration: Alena Repkina

Russian cities for foreign tourists: Expectations versus reality

Sometimes a city’s reputation is deserved, while other times it is...

Illustration: Alena Repkina

Quiz: Where you would live in Russia based on your mood and taste in music

Find yourself according to Russia’s map of music preferences.

Who says St. Petersburg isn't for cycling? Take our local expert's three hour bike tour

Cycling around St. Petersburg: Visit all major landmarks in 3 hours

St. Petersburg is a perfect city for bike rides with its flat terrain,...

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 ...