Russia
Russia, is a country of epic proportions. Home to the treasures of the tsars, Peter the Great, Ivan the Terrible, the incomparable Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet and some of the best vodka you’ll ever taste, Russia is a fascinating travel destination. Whether you wish to explore Moscow’s legendary Red Square and the gold-domed Kremlin, follow the route of the Romanovs to Yekaterinburg, cruise the Neva River or visit historic Golden Ring towns, Russia won’t fail to impress.
Video of the Week – MiniLook Kiev
One of the oldest cities in all of Eastern Europe and the capital of the Ukraine, Kiev is filled with museums, monasteries, cathedrals and other fascinating features that illustrate its rich cultural history. A beautiful city with peaceful city parks … Continue reading
Photos from a Wintry Russian wonderland – New Year in Red Square
Photographer Chris Manuel (www.chrismanuelphotography.com) was one of the winners of last year’s XMAS Competition, in which we awarded a festive tour to a photographer and a blogger. Chris went to Russia with us and took some stunning shots. Take a … Continue reading
Photo gallery: Russia’s top spots and experiences
Red Square, Moscow. The iconic St Basil’s Cathedral, with its brightly coloured, twisted onion domes, is one of Russia’s most recognisable sights. Located on Red Square opposite the Kremlin, the famous cathedral was commissioned by Ivan the Terrible in 1552 … Continue reading
Festival Spotlight: 3 top festivals in Russia
Here’s our pick of Russian festivals coming up in the next few months. Have you been to any of these festivals? Leave your tips below. City Day (Den’ Goroda), Red Square Every year in the first week of September, Muscovites … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Culture, Festivals, Group Travel, Russia
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Festivals, art, history & culture: Russia revealed.
Olga Seredina is a tour guide in Russia who has been working with us for two years. We asked her to tell us a little bit more about herself, how she became a tour guide what it’s like showing Russia … Continue reading
Travel Round-up: Tours to Russia
Russia is a country of huge proportions – covering nine time zones and taking up the vast majority of the Asian continent, there is a wealth of culture and history for travellers to absorb. If you’re thinking of heading to … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Culture, Group Travel, History, Moscow, Russia, St. Petersburg
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Back in the USSR – Moscow the Soviet way
In a city obsessed with sushi, designer hand bags and partying with Ukrainian models, travel author Peter Moore went to Moscow to see how much of the Soviet spirit remained. Here are his tips on getting back to the USSR. … Continue reading
Team Kevan on the Trans-Siberian train
Katie and Evan leave Moscow to cross a third of the globe on the legendary Trans-Siberian railway. Cue large amounts of vodka, a strange smurf-like Finnish man, one or two visa issues and a large helping of relief on arrival in … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Funny, Mongolia, Moscow, Russia, Trans-Siberian
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The changing face of Russia
News & Sport Editor of TNT Magazine Tom Sturrock returns to write for us, this time with a fascinating account of Moscow’s changing identity. On the eastern side of Red Square, the GUM – pronounced goom – stands out, even … Continue reading
We made it to Moscow!
After sightseeing in St. Petersburg, Katie and Evan catch the train from St. Petersburg to Novgorod and onward to Moscow, and take a lesson in vodka consumption along the way. It’s the ultimate Russian adventure! Our daytime train from St. Petersburg … Continue reading
