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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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Rostov, drone's view

One flew over Rostov the Great

Rostov is one of the oldest towns in Russia and a Golden Ring tourist spot

Hovercrafts? Dog sleds? Taiga beef? You can experience all this and more on a winter's journey to Karelia

The top 9 ways to spend your New Year’s holiday in Karelia

The Republic of Karelia is famous for its lakes, wooden churches and...

Peterhof Palace miniature

St. Petersburg in stop motion: The city’s golden age in miniature form

Everybody loves St. Petersburg for its grandiose sights like the Hermitage ...

Stolby National Park in Siberia

Rocks of freedom: What you didn’t know about rock climbing in Siberia

Get acquainted with wild mountaineering at Krasnoyarsk’s most important...

Bird's eye view og Sochi

Sochi Olympic Park as seen from above

Sochi enjoys approximately 300 days of sunshine a year

Khan's Palace in Bakhchysarai, Crimea

Bakhchysarai: What to do in the city that inspired tsars and poets

With small courtyards filled with flowers, a mosque’s minarets and the...

When a baked potato just won't do: Moscow's best steak houses and meat-loving restaurants

Meat me in Moscow: A carnivore's guide to the best steakhouses

Sanctions have influenced not only Russia’s political and economic agenda, ...

Ivolginsky Datsan - Buddhist Temple, Buryatia

Datsans, lamas and shamans: 7 facts about Buddhism in Siberia

Buryat customs, hybrid architecture and eternal relics: RBTH has assembled ...

Aerial view of the ancient city of Kostroma

Kostroma is a serene spot for weekend getaways on the Volga River

Moscow's richest collections: diverse offerings can be found at all levels of the capital's museums

Russia’s treasure chest: Moscow’s top 10 art and history museums

From Faberge eggs to the abstract paintings of Malevich, from the Kremlin...

Autumn in Peter and Paul fortress, Saint Petersburg, Russia

5 ways to spend the best fall ever in Saint Petersburg

Guidebooks usually say that the best time to explore St. Petersburg is...

Eat your way around the Golden Ring: 5 authentic Russian culinary adventures

A journey with taste: 5 culinary adventures on Russia’s Golden Ring

Ancient little churches and old cozy kremlins are not the only things...

Everything you always wanted to know about the Russian North, but were afraid to ask: Russia's 5 coldest cities

Father Frost approves: Russia's 5 coldest cities

It should come as no surprise that there are places in Russia where –30...

Scuba dive to the Alley of the Leaders and other wet things to do in the Black Sea

5 water activities to keep you cool in Crimea

It may be raining in Europe, but in Crimea the sun still shines, the...

Horse, whale and salty coffee: Russia's wildest foods

Hell’s Kitchen meets Iron Chef: Russia’s 8 wildest regional cuisines

Even on the best-planned trips, risks remain especially among the frost,...

Seasonal diversions in the fresh air: How to fall in love with Moscow in winter

How to see Moscow and not spend a ruble: free guided tours around Russia's capital

How to get a tour around Moscow without spending a ruble

In Moscow sometimes you need tips from a tour guide or a local expert to...

Live like a nomad, eat like a khan: Culinary adventures in Tatarstan

6 dishes that’ll make you want to learn Tatar and visit Kazan

The cuisine of Kazan’s Tatars is a history book of Eurasia presented in...

Who says Moscow is not for bike rides? RBTH has compiled a route through central Moscow taking in bridges, parks and other landmarks

Bike the city: Exploring central Moscow's embankments

Just four years ago there were no bike paths in Moscow, yet today the...

The Arkhangelskoe Estate, also known as the “Versailles of Podmoskovye”, Moscow Region

Hidden treasures around Moscow: 17 reasons to visit Moscow Region

The sights of Podmoskovye (Moscow Region) often play second fiddle to...

Wooden architectural symbol of Tomsk - House with firebirds

Siberian travels back in time: Tomsk's wooden architecture

In Siberia you can find a unique architectural ensemble that is a...

2016 digital desktop calendar features the landscapes of the Altai Mountains and Siberia

RBTH Travel launches a survey!

Like to travel? Interested in Russia? Complete our survey and get a...