Are you a huge Christmas fan? If you’re the kind of person who spends all year counting the days until Santa comes and is filled with a deep sense of gloom as you wake up on Boxing Day, then we…
What’s it really like to holiday in Russia?
Let’s be honest, some of the press we get here in the UK about Russia makes it seem a poor choice for a holiday, when in fact that’s just about the opposite of what you’ll actually experience if you went.…
Dobry den! – Welcome!
Dobry den! – Welcome! Let’s begin by stating the obvious: Russia is vast, spanning two continents, a country of superlatives. But how do you know where to start? That’s where we come in. Go Russia is a London-based travel agency…
Moscow Parks Get Ready for the Summer Season
This Friday, on the first day of May, the long-awaited summer officially starts in Moscow’s parks. Gorky Park will be opening its newly restored main entrance, with a viewpoint and museum where many documents relating to the park’s history will be on display, The Village website reported. In June, the park’s…
What do you know about Russian souvenirs?
What do you know about traditional souvenirs from Russia? Most probably you’ve heard of Russian nesting doll ( ‘mastryoshka’ in Russian), but not many visitors can remember other traditional crafts. In Moscow, you can also buy Gzhel, Valenki, Khokhloma, Orenburg…