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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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Jewish Moscow: The top 5 places to learn about the writers, traditions and history of this community

Shalom! Top 5 Jewish sites in Moscow and its surroundings

Jewish culture has been an integral part of the societal fabric of the...

Need a reason to get on a plane to the ends of the Earth? Check out these natural treasures in the Russian Far East

5 amazing reasons to travel to the Russian Far East

Want to go on a virtual moonwalk near a volcano, bump into the world’s...

Kremlin and Uspensky cathedral in Tula, Russia

A road trip from gingerbread heaven to the Latvian border

A trip from the Black Sea region in Russia to the Latvian border roughly...

8 colorful ways to paint the seasons orange, red and gold: fall Russian getaways

8 great ideas for a fall vacation to Russia

In Russia there’s no time for “summertime sadness.” The climate and beauty ...

5 things you should do in Moscow this fall

Tasting original medovukha, dancing on the embankment, making selfies in...

Vladivostok Rock City: 8 reasons to travel to the edge of the Earth

8 secrets of Vladivostok for travelers to the world’s edge

How to travel to the edge of the world and get it right: In honor of the...

A seagull sculpture in the Fishermen's Village in Kaliningrad

72 magical hours in Kaliningrad: Where to surf, eat and walk

Three days may not be enough to see all there is to see in the Russian...

Kizhi's Church of Transfiguration

7 reasons to see Russian wooden churches before they disappear

22 domes and no nails: Why Karelia's wooden churches are so amazing

View of Lubyanskaya and Novaya Square in Moscow

New walks in old Moscow: From Kitai-Gorod to Chistye Prudy

Kitai-Gorod is the largest district in old Moscow that has remained...

The Monument Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky in Nizhny Novgorod

72 hours in Nizhny Novgorod: What to see, eat and do

Where you should go for the best views, to make an impressive selfie and...

Evening view of central Samara, Russia

My Town: Alexandra’s Samara

In our new series, My Town, ordinary Russians introduce you to their...

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Tour de Crimea: A romantic way to explore the peninsula on a budget

Want to go for a ride on retro-style scooters through the most beautiful...

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The Brynner family: From the last Soviet capitalist to Hollywood star

On July 11, 2015 Yul Brynner, the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor, would...

It's not to late to enjoy summer weather and swimming, water sports and whale watching on Sakhalin

August in Sakhalin: Whale-watching, warm lakes and water sports

The waters around this oil and gas-rich island in Russia’s Far East are...

<i>Pozy</i>, steamed meat dumplings, a traditional dish of Buryat and Mongolian cuisine

6 culinary experiences fit for a Trans-Siberian journey

Setting out, most travelers on the Trans-Siberian expect dramatic...

Moscow in a soldier’s greatcoat: A walk through military history and WWII

Paratunka welcomes you any time of year: A land of volcanoes, hot springs and roaming bears

The hot snows of Paratunka: A warm welcome to a land of volcanoes & bears

The Kamchatka region in Russia's Far East is famous for its dormant and...

Come to Karelia, the land of lakes, but also one of Russia's most gastronomically-satisfying regions

The tastes of Karelia: What to eat in Russia's land of lakes

Tourists mainly associate Karelia in northwest Russia with its many lakes, ...

Escape life for a while: A family-friendly DIY camp on the banks of the Volga

'ZaVolga': A hidden oasis on the outskirts of Samara

Russian camping is trying to shed its former image of being wild, rough...

Where to wine'n'dine with a breeze and killer view in the Russian capital

Meal with a view: Best rooftop restaurants in Moscow

The Red Square, Stalin’s “Seven Sisters”, the Moscow River – all of these...

Everybody knows about St. Petersburg's relationship with Europe, but do you know about its American ties?

Discover America in St. Petersburg: 3 unique routes of shared history

St. Petersburg likes foreigners. The city's history is thick with foreign...

Plan a getaway to Russia's wine country: experts discuss the best vintages for drinking and vineyards for visiting

Wine tourism in Russia: A look at the country through a glass of wine

Enotourism (or wine tourism) in Russia can be an interesting and...