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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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The snow-covered stone idol in one of St. Petersburg's backyards

How Mesoamerican idols turned up in Russia's most European city

In the very heart of St. Petersburg six ancient stone idols have been dug...

The Russian Arctic occupies an enormous area stretching across the Arctic Ocean

A stroll in the Russian high Arctic: An expert walks us through

Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for Tourism (Rostourism) Roman Skory...

The life of a kaichi, the keeper of Altai storytelling traditions

In the Altai there is a legend. If a storyteller carves out a musical...

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...

Buckwheat porridge with white mushrooms from the Lent menu

Where to survive Lent the delicious and colorful way in Moscow

More and more of Moscow's gourmands are taking Lent seriously - and so are ...

Jaw harps, sticky deserts and other unique gifts from beyond the Urals

From Siberia with love: Rare souvenirs from untamed lands

Every time we go on a journey we stuff our backpacks with all sorts of...

Sweet cherry dumplings (&lt;i&gt;vareniki&lt;/i&gt;) with Vladimir cherries, raspberry and sour cream

Untasted Russia: 5 delicacies you won't find on just any menu

In order to try more than just the typical tourist vodka-and-caviar...

A view of the Königsberg Cathedral in Kaliningrad

Like a local: Secret spots to love in Kaliningrad

If you find yourself wiping raindrops from your sunglasses, you must be...

Sun rises above the train station and the harbor terminal in Vladivostok

A city at the world’s edge: Walking Vladivostok with a local writer

A walking tour through the historical center of Vladivostok, a port and...

Have an Eastern Siberian dinner party with the popular regional recipes!

Cook & travel: Eastern Siberian delicacies

Juicy Buryatian buuz and milky Tuvan tea are more than just calories for...

Don't know where to stay in Moscow? Take a bit of advice from Bernard Shaw, Mao Zedong and Pablo Neruda

Moscow's historic hotels and their celebrated guests

At different times Mao Zedong, Bernard Shaw, Feodor Chaliapin, John Reed...

The Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna

7 palaces in and around St. Petersburg you should visit right now

There are more than 50 imperial mansions in St Petersburg and its...

A bear in the hot springs area, Kamchatka peninsula

Hit the spa Russian style: Mineral springs and hot tub substitutes

Russia has hundreds of mineral springs, many of which have been developed...

Mapping Siberia through taste: Part 1 in our new series on Siberian cuisine

Enjoy the taste of Russia: Sample Western Siberian cuisine

Siberia is home to peoples with a wide variety of culinary customs, which...

Kamchatka peninsula, Russia

Hello Russia: What to see besides the Hermitage and the Kremlin?

If you want to experience the winter snow and the summer heat in one trip, ...

Journey to majestic literary retreats close to Moscow

Palaces, parks and island fortresses: The timeless wonders that surround St. Petersburg

5 historic destinations near St. Petersburg you should visit right now

The sparkling fountains of Peterhof, the reconstructed Amber Room at the...

If you want to challenge yourself head to Siberia in winter: 4 locals offer their secrets for active seasonal happiness

Push yourself to the limit: 4 reasons to visit Siberia in winter

If you love being active, then winter is a splendid time of year to visit...

In search of the winter sun: A seasonal journey to Vladivostok

Where to find the winter sun in Russia: Seasonal guide to Vladivostok

A luxurious casino, an ice marathon and other amazing things you can do in ...

Looking for your next challenge? Try running 42 kilometers across Lake Baikal in its legendary ice marathon

Baikal Ice Marathon: An extreme encounter with world’s deepest lake

Race 42 kilometers across the planet's largest freshwater lake.

A Sami child in the Russian Far North

Legends of the tundra: Life among Sami reindeer herders

Indigenous Sami people are developing ethno-tourism in a recreated village ...

What's your pleasure? Find it any time of year in Russia with our vacation calendar

12 reasons to visit Russia: One for each month of the year

RBTH will help you plan your Russian journey, no matter when you want to...