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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 ...

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Russian cities for foreign tourists: Expectations versus reality

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

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Winner's Russian Holiday

In June, Gary Goldberg, a longtime Russian translator, entered a contest...

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Baikal

World's largest and deepest lake reveals its unique charm and mystery

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Seven Wonders

Russians choose their favorite national monuments and sites

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Myshkin is a very, very, very mice town

Once upon a time a Russian prince resting on the bank of the Volga was...

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Yugra

In from the cold, thanks to oil and good government

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Rostov the Great Lives Up to the Claim

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Guns, Gingerbread and Samovars

Aren't you tired of the matryoshkas and other trinkets of Arbat souvenir...

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Smolensk - Fortress between East&West

Smolensk can prove too easy to get to. It is located right on the M1/E30...