In the Far East, in the embrace of two seas – the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan – is the island of Sakhalin. There is always fresh seafood here, Korean cuisine is considered the second national, and the nature is harsh, but no less beautiful. In a series of articles, photographer Andrei […]
Acquaintance with the distant island began with this article. You may have already admired the majestic headlands, picturesque bays and beaches, sharp cliffs and remnants of Japanese heritage, but that’s not all. Photographer Andrei Shelkova, who grew up on Sakhalin, continues to show the beauty of the island region, talks about local dishes and goes
Last year there was a mass pilgrimage to Pskov. For many, this ancient Russian city became a real discovery amid closed borders. Unfortunately, not everyone went further than the center of Pskov. And in vain: the charm of these places is concentrated in the region. We’ll tell you what to do on Pskov land. How
People often stop in Krasnodar on the way to the Black Sea, and this may not be enough to fully get to know the city. It is rich in historical, beautiful and soulful locations, interesting natural places, atmospheric restaurants where you will be fed deliciously – we talk about all this in our guide to
Ancient monasteries, the Tvertsa and Volga spit, the museum of urban life and Pozharsky cutlets. Tver and Torzhok are not included in the route of the famous Golden Ring, but they have the undeniable charm of the Russian province with its tranquility, natural beauty and streets breathing history. Empress Catherine the Great herself loved these
In the 19th century, the Oryol province was one of the largest in the Russian Empire. Famous writers and poets were born and lived in these lands: Ivan Turgenev, Afanasy Fet, Leonid Andreev, Mikhail Prishvin, Nikolai Leskov. It is not surprising that the weekend in this city will be filled with a creative atmosphere, and
To get to Petropavlovsk from central Russia, you will need to actually go around the hemisphere and travel in time (the difference with Moscow is nine hours). It’s interesting that tourists often leave Kamchatka without really having time to get to know its main city, because you don’t expect architectural treasures, historical monuments and trendy
A tourist program has launched in St. Petersburg, offering a worthy alternative to the usual, or perhaps boring, excursion routes. Now, thanks to the website opengorod.rf, you can sign up for excursions to previously inaccessible mansions, palaces and other famous historical buildings. The project was organized jointly by the city authorities and the All-Russian Society
A cat cafe has opened in the center of St. Petersburg – an establishment with cats. Here as usual: a bar counter, tables and chairs, tea with cookies, pleasant music – all this plus cats. There are 13 individuals for every taste and disposition – to hug, stroke, play and purr in unison. The quantitative
If, while walking through the Lower Park of Peterhof, you began to feel uplifted and a sense of growing patriotism, please do not worry and do not be shy about it. That’s how it was intended. Conceived almost 300 years ago by Peter I. He wanted and built here, in cold Russia, on the sea