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.
Moscow’s finest Metro …
If you’ve run out of churches and historical buildings to visit in Moscow, then step down underground to explore “the most beautiful transport system in the world”. Moscow underground system is really unique. It is the world’s second most heavily used … Continue reading
Freedom tastes of reality….
I’m at the airport, reflecting on my time in St Petersburg before the quick flight back to London. It’s been an inspiring and energising trip. You can’t escape the vibe of St Petes – cosmopolitan, very European and inescapably Russian … Continue reading
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The On The Go Travel Writing Competition
We’re very proud to introduce the very first post in the Travel Writing Competition. First up we have Mr. Sam Oiberman, who sent us this inspired piece about the city of Moscow. If you’ve got a piece you’d like to … Continue reading
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Russia rocks all the way from Moscow to St. Petersburg!
I had a fabulous time on my recent tour of Russia. The tour leader, Victoria Romanenkova was absolutely brilliant. I cannot put in words how excellent she is. She is a real asset to On The Go. Her knowledge is … Continue reading
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Russian governor in trouble over earthworm salad tweet.
Russian governor Dmitry Zelenin found himself in serious trouble with the Kremlin after posting a message on Twitter which read ‘Such happens even in the Alexandrovsky Hall [in the Great Kremlin Palace]. Together with beef, a salad with live earthworms … Continue reading
Russia turns to action hero for high-tech advice… and Twitter love.
For those of you who doubted Twitter’s power as a mass-communication tool, consider the recent exchanges between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Russian president Dmitry Medvedev. Arnie is visiting Russia ahead of plans to develop a flourishing high-tech industry similar to that … Continue reading
Visiting Lenin’s Mausoleum in Moscow
If you’re anything like me, you wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to see a pickled, ermm… I mean preserved, head of state. Thus I was greatly looking forward to paying Lenin a visit whilst in Moscow. The experience didn’t disappoint. … Continue reading
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My Russian highlight!
This was quite possibly my highlight from Russia. What is it? You actually go underground behind the Iron Curtain so to speak and into the hidden walls and rooms of the KGB! At one time they said this Bunker could … Continue reading
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Russia FAQs
What sort of weather can I expect in Russia? Russia is an enormous country, so weather will obviously vary greatly from one region to another. However, here are some general guidelines: Spring arrives in late March and April, heralding the … Continue reading
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Inside a Soviet bunker
Imagine yourself in Russia during the cold war, I did when I visited Moscow recently and did the “Inside a Soviet Bunker” bolt on. We went 18 stories underground into the tunnels that were used during the cold war in … Continue reading
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