May be something about Ekaterinburg or about border between Europe and Asia? I want to write about Northern and Ural, it’s place for amazing adventure tours. For example, you can discover the natural and cultural highlights of Ural on an unforgettable 6-day tour…
Kamchatka – Russia’s most enigmatic region
Discovered by Cossack explorer Vladimir Atlasov in 1697 yet off limits to foreigners during the Soviet period, Kamchatka is easily Russia’s most enigmatic and surely its most compelling region. This eastern frontier once played a key Cold War strategic role…
Have you considered visiting Kiev?
If you’re looking for an add-on to your Moscow and St Petersburg trip, perhaps you might consider the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Though some parts of the country are currently off limits to visitors, notably Eastern Ukraine and Crimea, Kiev is…
Are you brave enough to experience a Siberian winter?
Visiting the coldest reaches of Siberia in the depths of winter takes some preparation and I don’t just mean packing a thick coat. Temperatures in this part of Russia can fall so low that if you usually wear metal spectacles…
What you need to know about visiting Kizhi Island in winter
Given its location in the far northern republic of Karelia, you could be forgiven for thinking that the UNESCO-listed museum on Kizhi Island would be off-limits to visitors during the winter months. Actually, the museum is open year-round. The museum…