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Kronstadt: what to do on the island of forts and ships

The history of Kronstadt is closely connected with the development of the Russian fleet. Until the mid-1990s, it was a military port city closed from the outside world. But today, special entry passes are a thing of the past, and you can come to Kronstadt without restrictions at any time along the automobile dam that […]

Fortresses, ruins and churches: Kremlins of the Moscow region

In the Moscow region, not many Kremlins have been preserved in their original form. From former fortresses, often only earthen ramparts and fragments of walls remain. However, these places attract travelers like a magnet and are in demand as ideal locations for a weekend trip. We talk about the main Kremlins of the Moscow region

Unearthly beauty: amazing landscapes of Russia

There are many places in Russia that could become locations for filming science fiction films about space travel and parallel worlds. Surreal hills, thick fogs, red mountains, icy labyrinths, mystical remains of ancient civilizations – you just want to call these places unearthly. Paradoxically, it is precisely this diversity that makes our planet unique. We

Beauty without a race: three days in Arkhyz

Here the peaks of green mountains are hidden in the clouds, the slopes are strewn with bluish triangular tops of pine trees, and the gorge is cut by a stormy turquoise river – everything is exactly like in the paintings of artists. If there is a place in Russia with an amazing riot of all

5 ideas of what to do in the Komi Republic

The Komi Republic is not the most famous region of Russia. It also cannot be called touristically developed, although there is something to see in these parts. I was born in the capital of Komi – the city of Syktyvkar – and lived there for 18 years. I love returning to my homeland for clean

Kola Peninsula: accessible Arctic region

The Kola Peninsula is the closest and most accessible region for residents of central Russia where you can touch the harsh exoticism of the Arctic. Washed by the waters of the White and Barents Seas of the Arctic Ocean, it is beautiful at any time of the year.  In winter people come here for the

We're going to Siberia: looking for mammoths, oil and authentic cuisine

Khanty-Mansiysk is a modern and vibrant city on the banks of the Irtysh, one of the most famous Siberian rivers. The development of Western Siberia began with the arrival of the Cossacks at the end of the 16th century. And the discovery of oil in the 20th century gave a new impetus to the development

Trip to Tatarstan: top 20 Kazan hotels in the city center

In the Republic of Tatarstan, the tradition of hospitality continues in hotels: it doesn’t matter whether you’re going on vacation or on business. Almost all accommodation facilities in the capital are famous for their national flavor and take care of travelers in such a way that you don’t want to leave it at all. We

Karelia is a harsh land with a kind character

We can talk endlessly about the sights of Karelia: the wealth of local nature is so great and impressive that one place will be more picturesque than another. And it will be difficult to choose which place you liked best. And in between visiting locations, you will enjoy local hospitality and an original atmosphere that

Karelia is a land with miraculous sights

Surely you have already heard something about Karelia: “the land of lakes”, Kizhi, Kivach, Lake Ladoga… But Karelia has more than that. Stunning landscapes with their grandeur and splendor, a marble canyon, multi-stage waterfalls, deer farms and the largest nursery of handsome huskies will not leave you a chance to put off your thoughts about

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