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Cathedral of St Sampson the HospitableSome of Russia’s most magnificent churches are found in St Petersburg. And among its most outstanding examples are the city’s Orthodox Cathe… Read More
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2022-04-11 15:08
@photo was provided by the press center of Zaryade ParkThere’s an amazing new park right in the heart of Moscow.
Opened in September, the park covers 13 hectares between Red Square and… Read More
2022-04-11 14:06
The Bronze HorsemanThe Bronze Horseman – an impressive monument to the founder of St Petersburg, Peter the Great – is one of St Petersburg’s most famous monuments. Standing… Read More
2022-04-11 10:15
The dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Admiralty, and the Neva RiverThere are so many reasons to visit St Petersburg. Some people come in search of culture, others seek inspiration fro… Read More
2022-03-30 10:05
Have you heard of the Seven Wonders of Russia?
A project organised by the newspaper Izvestia, Radio Mayak and the television channel Russia set out to establish the seven most amazing n… Read More
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Russian space programRussia is proud of its achievements in the field of space exploration, and rightly so. With a string of records and ‘firsts’ under its belt, Russia – e… Read More
2018-03-07 10:23
Samara is the sixth largest city in Russia. It’s located in the south-eastern part of European Russia, at the confluence of the Volga and Samara Rivers, not far from the border with Ka… Read More
2018-03-07 10:04
We’ve all heard of Moscow, St Petersburg and Sochi, but what about Saransk – is that a name you’re familiar with?
Saransk is the capital city of the Republic of Mordovia. T… Read More
2018-03-07 09:49
Yekaterinburg is the fourth largest city in Russia and the capital of the Ural region. The city was founded by the first Russian Emperor, and marks the place where the last Russian Emperor a… Read More
2018-03-05 14:58
If Volgograd is on the Volga, then it makes sense that Rostov-on-Don is … on the Don.
Twenty miles to the east of the Sea of Azov, which in turn forms a northern offshoot of the Black… Read More
2018-03-05 14:19
Kaliningrad – a Russian enclave on the Baltic coast between Poland and Lithuania – is the most westerly of all this year’s World Cup host cities. Standing on the mouth of t… Read More
2018-03-02 14:30
You probably won’t be surprised to hear that Volgograd stands on the mighty Volga River. Formerly called Stalingrad – the fortress that played a pivotal role in World War II &nda&hell…Read More
2018-03-02 09:49
If the World Cup had been held in Russia just 28 years ago, none of the games would have been held in Nizhny Novgorod for two important reasons:
Nizhny Novgorod didn’t exist then &ndas&hell…Read More
2018-02-09 16:30
Saint Petersburg is one of Russia’s most picturesque cities. Home to the country’s iconic FC Zenit football team, it’s a city full of history and wonder.
Known at different… Read More
2018-02-09 16:10
Some of the cities hosting this year’s World Cup may be unfamiliar to you. But who hasn’t heard of Sochi?
Sochi has always been considered Russia’s principal resort, but ho… Read More
2018-02-08 16:37
If you’re travelling to Moscow to watch the World Cup, perhaps your biggest problem is knowing where to start your exploration of this fascinating city with its bewildering mix of attr… Read More
2018-02-07 14:56
The ‘Sport Capital of Russia’ – now that’s a good title for a World Cup host city to have! And as Russia’s self-proclaimed ‘third capital’ after Mos… Read More
2017-11-30 15:29
There’s an amazing new park right in the heart of Moscow.
Opened in September, the park covers 13 hectares between Red Square and the Moscow River, and it’s certainly attracting… Read More
2017-11-30 15:26
Planning on visiting next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia? Then don’t forget your Fan ID!
Not only do you need your Fan ID to get into any of the stadiums hosting the matches in… Read More
2017-11-30 15:21
There’s a lot more to Russia than just Moscow and St Petersburg!
The vast majority of foreign tourists who visit Russia confine themselves to the country’s two biggest cities. An… Read More
2017-11-30 15:11
There are plenty of ‘Revolution Squares’ in cities all over the world. But the one in Moscow has got to be among the most famous.
Located in the centre of the capital, in Tversko… Read More
2017-11-30 15:06
This year marks a century since the October Revolution finally brought the reign of Russia’s Czars (the Romanovs) to an end, and saw the birth of communism, which would lead to the est… Read More
2017-11-30 14:54
After Moscow and St Petersburg, one of Russia’s most popular tourist cities is Nizhny Novgorod.
Often shortened to just Nizhny, it’s Russia’s fifth-largest city after Mosco… Read More
2017-11-30 14:48
We’ve all heard of Lenin and Stalin and how they played a central role in the history of Russia and the USSR for a large part of the last century. But what about Nikita Khrushchev &nda&hell…Read More
2017-11-30 14:44
As one of the most important historical and cultural centres of southern Russia and the northern Caucasus region, Krasnodar is more ethnically diverse than Northern Russia.
The renovated tsa… Read More
2017-09-13 12:21
Travel insurance is an essential part of any trip abroad. Travel without it and, if anything goes wrong, you could end up with a huge bill for medical expenses, lost property, third-party cl… Read More
2017-09-13 12:17
There are few places in Russia which represent the repression of the Soviet era as much as Moscow’s Lubyanka Building.
Lubyanka is the popular name for the headquarters of the former K… Read More
2017-09-13 11:56
Did you know that Moscow has the only national nature reserve in Europe located in a city with more than a million inhabitants?
Elk Island straddles the boundary between Moscow proper and th… Read More
2017-09-13 11:22
11. Leningrad under Stalin: Kirov and the Terror (1924-1941)
There are so many reasons to visit St Petersburg. Some people come in search of culture, others seek inspiration from its literar… Read More
2017-09-13 11:15
People from all round the world have left their mark in St Petersburg, be it in terms of its history, architecture or cultural life.
So what has the French nation given to this most European… Read More
2017-09-13 10:21
The rouble is the basic unit of Russian currency, like the euro or pound sterling. It consists of 100 copecks, and has done since 1704, making it the world’s first decimalised currency… Read More
2017-09-13 10:11
As the world’s largest country by far, it’s no surprise that there are endless fun and fascinating facts about Russia. Here are just a few of them…
Russia is home to Europ… Read More
2017-09-13 09:34
Moscow is a great destination for gardeners and those interested in botany, with a total of five botanical gardens within its city limits.
The largest and most famous is the Russian Academy… Read More
2017-08-31 09:32
Are you planning to visit the FIFA World Cup in Russia next year? Then you can now access everything you need to know at the touch of a button!
You’ll find all the important informatio… Read More
2017-08-23 08:00
In the 19th century, Germans made up over 10% of St Petersburg’s population. Even the city’s name was chosen for its Germanic ring. So what traces left by generations of ind… Read More
2017-08-18 14:30
Folk dance is an important part of Russian culture. Traditional Russian folk dance has its origins in various ethnic groups, including the Slavs and Tatars.
Some of the first Russian folk mu… Read More
2017-08-16 09:03
There are dozens of different types of seal right across the planet, but there’s one thing they have in common – they’re all essentially saltwater creatures … all, t… Read More
2017-08-14 08:29
The FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events on the planet. So the fact that Russia is hosting the event is a great opportunity to demonstrate what a warm welcome people from aro… Read More
2017-08-11 09:30
Have you ever dreamed of landing a huge salmon in some remote, pristine river in Russia’s vast wilderness? Then dream no more – because now you can do it for real! Because here a… Read More
2017-08-09 15:31
We all have our bad days, and sometimes it can be difficult to put our own problems into perspective. But there are always people worse off than ourselves, such as children with life-threate… Read More
2017-08-07 16:23
St Petersburg in war and revolution
There are so many reasons to visit St Petersburg. Some people come in search of culture, others seek inspiration from its literary associations. For… Read More
2017-08-01 09:51
Siberia is an amazing land of contrasts and makes up a huge portion of modern-day Russia. Here are a few facts by way of illustration…
Siberia covers 9 734 000 square kilometres &ndas&hell…Read More
2017-07-28 10:38
There are so many reasons to visit St Petersburg. Some people come in search of culture, others seek inspiration from its literary associations. For some, it’s the architecture that&rs&hell…Read More
2017-07-26 15:34
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For most visitors to Russia, like ourselves, the first experience of the country is through her two great metropolises: Moscow and… Read More
2017-07-24 16:39
Fancy seeing the natural side of Russia, but don’t want to travel too far? Then maybe the Republic of Karelia is what you’re looking for.
Karelia is an amazing ‘country of… Read More
2017-07-21 16:27
Russia is full of places with links to one of the world’s most famous historical leaders, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. But do you know where the man considered by some as the father of commu… Read More
2017-07-19 08:47
Some of Russia’s most magnificent churches are found in St Petersburg. And among its most outstanding examples are the city’s Orthodox Cathedrals.
Built at the height of the Russ… Read More
2017-07-17 08:29
Have you heard of the Seven Wonders of Russia?
A project organised by the newspaper Izvestia, Radio Mayak and the television channel Russia set out to establish the seven most amazing natura… Read More
2017-07-14 08:17
St Petersburg is hardly short of great hotels and hostels. From five-star luxury to cheap-and-cheerful backpackers’ accommodation, there something to suit all tastes and every budget… Read More
Germany Leads The Way As Russia Prepares To Host The Biggest Football Event In The Sporting Calendar
2017-07-12 08:01
Did you watch the final of the Confederations Cup at the weekend?
This year’s event is the 10th time the FIFA Confederations Cup has been held. Hosted by Russia as a prelude to next ye… Read More
2017-07-11 08:21
There are so many reasons to visit St Petersburg. Some people come in search of culture, others seek inspiration from its literary associations. For some, it’s the architecture that&rs&hell…Read More
2017-06-28 16:53
Visiting Moscow? Wondering where to start?
There are so many incredible things to see and do in Russia’s capital. Beyond the obvious Red Square, St Basil’s Cathedral and Kremlin… Read More
2017-06-26 16:59
Tourists come from all over the world to experience St Petersburg’s history and, in particular, its association with the tsars who ruled Russia for centuries.
One of the tsars’ f… Read More
2017-06-23 16:07
Did you know that the tenth highest mountain in the world is in Russia?
Mount Elbrus, in the Caucasus Mountains, rises to a height of 5642 m (18 510 ft) at its summit. This… Read More
2017-06-21 16:51
Who’s the most famous Russian-born actor you can think of from the last century?
Not a lot of people know this, but Yul Brynner was actually born Yuly Borisovich Briner on 11 July 1920… Read More
2017-06-19 15:30
Red Square is undoubtedly one of Moscow’s – and Russia’s – most iconic landmarks. Every day, thousands flock to see its most famous sites – Lenin’s mausol… Read More
2017-06-16 14:49
There are so many reasons to visit St Petersburg. Some people come in search of culture, others seek inspiration from its literary associations. For some, it’s the architecture that&rs&hell…Read More
2017-06-14 16:05
Russian folklore is awash with stories of Baba Yaga, the fearsome witch with iron teeth. And because there are so many stories, over the years, Baba Yaga has acquired countless traits and pe… Read More
2017-06-12 17:09
Russia is justifiably proud of its many and varied scientific discoveries and achievements. From Medeleev’s periodic table to Russia’s many breakthrough achievements in space exp… Read More
2017-06-09 15:11
Today is an important day in the Russian calendar.
Russia Day is a national day of celebrations which features plenty of flag hoisting, parades, fireworks, awards ceremonies, singing of patr… Read More
2017-06-07 09:07
Russia offers so many different attractions for tourists to enjoy – amazing architecture, vibrant nightlife, and an endless range of cultural and historical attractions. But what&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-06-02 16:21
Moscow hasn’t always been Russia’s capital city. In fact, in the 13th-15th centuries, it was Vladimir that held this prestigious title.
The white stone churches of Vladimir are a… Read More
2017-05-30 13:44
It’s strange to think that a Russian theatre company that started life as the dream of playwright and director Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko and theatre practitioner Konstantin Stanisl… Read More
2017-05-26 08:56
Russia is proud of its achievements in space … and justifiably so, as it achieved a large number of firsts, including…
The successful test of the world’s first ballistic… Read More
2017-05-25 08:02
For most tourists, the best way to get around St Petersburg is by public transport. It’s less hassle than hiring a car, and a great way to see the sights and rub shoulders with the loc… Read More
2017-05-22 10:49
Have you ever wondered what the long peninsula is running north-south at the eastern end of Russia?
This is the Kamchatka peninsula, over 104 000 square miles of largely unpopulated land, se… Read More
2017-05-19 08:09
St Petersburg is a city full of attractions and unforgettable experiences which everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.
But what about disabled visitors – how accessible… Read More
2017-05-17 11:33
Planning to attend the Confederations Cup during the summer? Then you need to know about the Fan ID system.
Under the system, the four host cities – Moscow, Kazan, St Petersburg and So… Read More
2017-05-15 16:40
Russia has dominated many sports over the years, but surely some of its most famous sportsmen and women are the famous names who took world gymnastics to a new level in the latter decades of… Read More
2017-05-12 10:29
Fancy a bit of food shopping in St Petersburg?
There’s no shortage of grocery markets in the city and, although they’ve largely been superseded in popularity by the ever-growing… Read More
2017-05-10 15:39
Have you ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of the Romanovs – the dynasty that ruled Russia until they were executed by the Bolsheviks in 1918?
There are countless locations across R… Read More
2017-05-08 10:29
Mention ‘Urals’ to most people, and they’ll probably think of the Ural Mountains – a range that runs from north to south through western Russia, from the coast of the… Read More
2017-04-28 14:53
Getting around St. Petersburg by public transport is generally pretty straightforward, and certainly won’t break the bank. But there are circumstances – airport transfers, for ex… Read More
2017-04-26 13:45
Russia is a big place. The eight hours it takes by train from Moscow to St Petersburg is hardly a long journey by Russian standards … not when you consider that a trip on the famous T… Read More
2017-04-24 15:37
Are you planning to attend the FIFA Confederations Cup this summer?
This year’s event will be the 10th FIFA Confederations Cup, an international men’s football tournament organis… Read More
2017-04-21 08:20
Peter the Great was passionate about his Summer Garden. Inspired by the imposing Palace of Versailles in Paris, the park was personally designed by Czar Peter in 1704, supposedly, with the a… Read More
2017-04-19 09:31
Golf tourism is big business. People come from all over the world to play on the windswept links of St Andrews in Scotland, the carefully manicured fairways of the southern USA or the tropic… Read More
2017-04-13 10:03
Here in the West, Christmas is generally considered the most important Christian festival. But in Russia, it’s Easter that takes pride of place.
Easter is a time when the faithful and… Read More
2017-04-11 16:39
There are so many reasons to visit St Petersburg. Some people come in search of culture, others seek inspiration from its literary associations. For some, it’s the architecture that&rs&hell…Read More
2017-04-10 14:09
Russia is home to 11 world chess champions! But how did chess become so popular in our country?
Archaeological finds in Novgorod confirm that chess came to Russia from the Middle East, not… Read More
2017-04-06 16:05
Travelling to Russia? Wondering what to take with you? Then here are some suggestions. Needless to say, it depends to a large extent where you’re going, and when, but hopefully you&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-04-03 15:03
Russia’s political history is a source of fascination for many of us in the West. That’s why so many visitors include the Museum of Political History in their list of ‘must… Read More
2017-03-31 14:47
There’s just over 500 days to go till the biggest event in the footballing calendar – the FIFA World Cup 2018.
Hosted by Russia, it’s a great opportunity to showcase the ve… Read More
2017-03-29 14:29
Visiting Moscow with family, and looking for something to keep the kids entertained? Then here are a few suggestions…
Mosquarium
The new, ocean-size aquarium at VDNKh, which opened i… Read More
2017-03-27 11:29
Russia is a big place! With a total surface area about 70 times bigger than the UK, you could spend a lifetime exploring this fascinating land, and still only scratch the surface.
But now th… Read More
2017-03-23 08:56
There are so many reasons to visit St Petersburg. Some people come in search of culture, others seek inspiration from its literary associations. For some, it’s the architecture that&rs&hell…Read More
2017-03-21 15:22
Travelling to Russia on business? Then you’re going to need an official letter of invitation to obtain your Russian business visa.
Why? Because this invitation is an essential document… Read More
2017-03-17 16:56
Travelling by motorbike is a great way to see new countries and meet the local people. And with so many great countries to visit, it can be difficult to know where to start. So can we make a… Read More
2017-03-15 17:28
Russia is proud of its countless sporting achievements over the decades. Combining the total medals of the Soviet Union and Russia, the country is second among all nations by number of gold… Read More
2017-03-13 13:56
The Bronze Horseman – an impressive monument to the founder of St Petersburg, Peter the Great – is one of St Petersburg’s most famous monuments. Standing on Senatskaia Plos… Read More
2017-03-10 09:36
Russia’s most famous alcoholic drink will always be vodka. But what about beer – how does it compare with the type of drinks you find in the West?
Here are some facts and figures… Read More
2017-03-08 10:03
Flying into your travel destination is an exciting experience – but what about the transfer from the airport to your hotel? If you’re an independent traveller and you’ve ne… Read More
2017-03-06 08:55
Russia is full of incredible religious buildings. But surely one of the most breathtaking is the Novodevichy Convent.
One of Moscow’s most beautiful cloisters, it’s nestled in t… Read More
2017-03-01 09:12
Andrey Rublev may be Russia’s most famous icon painter, yet relatively little is known about his life.
For a start, we know only that he was born somewhere between 1360 and 1370, altho… Read More
2017-02-27 17:14
Planning a trip to Russia? Not sure where to go first? Here are a few ideas to help you decide…
For lots of us planning to visit a foreign country for the first time, the obvious choi… Read More
2017-02-16 09:23
Butter Week, Crepe Week, Cheesefare Week … however you want to translate ‘Maslenitsa’, it’s an important date in the Russian calendar, and a great opportunity to joi… Read More
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