The warmer months are approaching, and the peninsula is gradually preparing its beaches for the seasonal landing in swimsuits. However, Crimea is not only a traditional holiday on the sand by the sea. We have compiled a selection for those who are looking for a little more on their trip than the opportunity to soak […]
The Main Museum of St. Petersburg, on a specially created page, launched a public opinion poll regarding the name of the new museum complex in the Eastern wing of the General Staff Building. The Hermitage, founded by Catherine II in the 18th century, was constantly expanding – its collections grew, and the number of buildings
Thousands of years ago, people began to build ships and go out to the open sea. It was probably then that the first lighthouses appeared, which were pillars with carefully guarded fire flames. In Russia, active construction of lighthouses began not so long ago, just two centuries ago, when Peter I began to develop the
Vyatskoye is an unusual village in the Yaroslavl region. It is considered one of the most beautiful in Russia, and there are also museums, picturesque architecture and black baths. Unlike many other villages and hamlets, there is something to do in Vyatskoye. We’ll tell you why you should go to a settlement 300 kilometers from
Vladimir is an amazing ancient city, part of the Golden Ring of Russia. Despite its fame, many tourists do not even suspect what riches are hidden in the Vladimir region. We’ll tell you what’s definitely worth seeing here. Vladimir Photo: Frog Dares/Shutterstock.com It is not for nothing that this city is considered one of the
We studied the descriptions of more than a thousand hostels in the largest cities of Russia and identified from them those that allow travelers not only to save on accommodation, but also to get aesthetic pleasure from it. As a rule, for the sake of low tariffs, hostel owners reduce costs as much as possible,
Many musical events take place in Moscow in the summer. Find out which ones are definitely worth visiting for residents and guests of the capital in our selection. Estate “Jazz” Photo: Vitaly Kiryutin When: June 22–23Where: Kolomenskoye Park This year one of the largest open airs in Russia will be held for the sixteenth time.
What happens there: UFOs fly in, meteorites fall, heroes of ancient myths and legends come to life, ghosts and monsters meet, portals open to other worlds. You need to go here with extreme caution, following the rules. Then you will be lucky and you will see something very interesting and unusual. We talk about eight
There are moments in life when you want to return to the cozy past. Wander through the ancient streets of the provincial town, as if straight out of Kustodiev’s paintings, admire Levitan’s landscapes with the unchanged bell tower and high river bank, enjoy the silence and tranquility of the hospitable province. We have selected the
Long before the popularization of yoga and the fashion for retreats, humanity discovered the calming power of nature. Take advantage of the ancient source of peace and go meditate with views of thousand-year-old mountains, water surfaces or a forest full of birdsong. We have made a selection of cozy hotels and glamping sites with views