Read about mesmerizing ancient Russian towns to the north of Moscow and learn where the Russian culture has been truly preserved. Travel in time with us through UNESCO heritage sites with the churches and monasteries of 11th-17th centuries.
Sailing in St. Petersburg. Can you get there by boat?
Find out the latest information about sailing in St. Petersburg, see the charts with the recommended routes from Finland and Estonia, read about customs clearance rules and have a look at some beautiful photos of Kronstadt from the sea!
Best Art Therapy. Hermitage and Other Russian Museums Online.
Read about the history behind the unique 5-Hour Hermitage Video Tour shot on iPhone 11 and watch it. Find the information about the online collections and virtual visits of the leading art museums in Russia.
Online Streaming and Live Relay of Russian Ballet, Opera and Classical Music
Find the links to free live relays and archived webcasts of Bolshoi, Mariinsky, St. Petersburg Academic Philharmonia and Moscow Philharmonic in this post.
Maslenitsa - Russian Pancake Week and Grandma's Secret Blini Recipe
Read about the oldest and most delicious holiday in Russia and see our special blini recipe tested by many generations. Learn where to eat blini while in Russia!
What is the most mesmerising architecture style of St. Petersburg? Read about the Northern Romantic Style, the regional variation of Art Nouveau and learn where to find it in the city.
Where to see the most iconic Art Nouveau buildings of St. Petersburg? Good news - they are conveniently located just a stone's throw away from each other and you can visit them all for free as they have historical shopping centres and cafes inside!
It seems that train stations are the most romantic places on our planet. They are the starting points for our journeys, sites for farewells and love dates. The most beautiful train station in Russia is the Vitebsky Station in St. Petersburg.