In Russia, January 25th marks Tatiana’s Day. This annual public holiday is also known as Students Day, but it’s actually a religious holiday named after Saint Tatiana who was a Christian martyr back in Roman times. The link to education…
Ice-skating – the perfect activity if you’re in Moscow this winter
In recent years, pop-up ice rinks have been a feature of the festive season across the UK, from London’s Hampton Court Palace to the rink at the Princes Street Gardens in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle and everywhere in between.…
It’s theatre season in Russia
Autumn signals the beginning of theatre season in Russia. It’s straightforward to book tickets through Just Go Russia but much harder to choose between the many historic theatres offering a range of plays, ballets and opera performances as grand as…
Happy birthday Dostoevsky!
Dostoevsky, the great Russian writer famous for the epic novel Crime and Punishment, was born 194 years ago on 11 November 1821. To mark his birthday, we’re celebrating the contribution his life and works make to tourism in Russia to…
The Kremlin’s Hidden Treasures
The towering red brick walls of the Kremlin hide a multitude of palaces, armouries and churches, making this one of the most memorable places to visit in the Russian capital. Dating back to 1147, the Kremlin, whose name translates as…