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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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All photographs by William Brumfield

Solikamsk: salt on the Kama

Perhaps the most impressive ensemble of regional Russia

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Nutcrackers and Christmas Trees in historic Klin

A quick day trip from Moscow, Klin could be called the birthplace of...

All photos by William Brumfield

Rostov the Great

Although Rostov Veliky has yet to find its footing as a tourist...

All photos by William Brumfield

Tobolsk: Siberia’s first capital

Although today Tyumen overshadows its Siberian neighbor Tobolsk, the...

Photos by William Brumfield

Tyumen: from frontier outpost to energy capital

Tyumen, the first Russian city in Siberia, finds a way to preserve its...

Siberian cuisine

The presenter Igor Vukolov visited the restaurant Tsarskaya Okhota, where...

Photos by William Brumfield

Novosibirsk: The brain of Siberia

The largest city in Siberia boasts architecture that befits its heritage...

Treasures of the Vologda Region

A short overnight train trip from Moscow, the Volodga region has sights to ...

Tour of Pyatigorsk

Pyatigorsk located at the foot of Mashuk Mountain is the largest resort in ...

All photos by William Brumfield

Tomsk: cultural treasure in the taiga

The architecture of Tomsk reflects both the city's ethnic and religious...

Сity theatre, interior, view towards tiers<br>All photos by William Brumfield

Irkutsk: cultural crossroads in Russian Asia

The architecture of Irkutsk bears the marks of its history as a...

Tour of Kazan

Kazan is the capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan and the the center...

At the world’s end (slide show)

See the wonders of nature at the Russian North.

Ascent into the mountains of the Caucasus (video)

The Caucasus is a perfect place for those who prefer active lifestyle. RTG ...

All photos by William Brumfield

Solvychegodsk: Empire of the Stroganovs

Built with the proceeds from a salt empire, Solvychegodsk still features...

Winter romance: How to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Moscow

All photos by William Brumfield

Ustiuzhna: Vologda’s Western Treasure

Ustiuzhna gives the impression of a provincial market town little changed...

Baikal shamanism: beware of substitutes (video)

In Siberia, along the shores of Lake Baikal, the powers of the shaman to...

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Znamenskoe-Raek: the faded glory of the Russian country estate

The Znamenskoe-Raek estate should be visited by anyone with an interest in ...

Photos by Phoebe Taplin

Summer in Siberia

A tour through the region’s historic capitals shows that this place with a ...

Photo by William Brumfield

Torzhok: The golden age of provincial Russia

One of the oldest settlements in Central Russia, Torzhok features...

An inspirational artist’s house

The riverside estate at Polenovo is almost unknown to foreign tourists to...