Do you have a favourite Russian dish? If you do, we’d love to hear from you – and you could win yourself a meal out at a Russian restaurant in London. Our favourite winter soup has to be solyanka. It…
Russian hospitality and superstitions
As in the UK, there are many traditions and superstitions that are part and parcel of everyday life in Russia. But they’re not all the same: there’s no stigma concerning the number thirteen, it’s not considered unlucky to walk under…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
If you’re looking for something a little different to surprise your Valentine, then why not treat them to a romantic break in Russia to celebrate the popular day of love? It’s not a public holiday, and has only really been…
Have you ever visited a Russian banya?
A banya is a Russian sauna. Taking a steam bath is one of Russia’s oldest traditions and its popularity shows no signs of waning. Visiting a bath house during your holiday is a great way of immersing yourself in Russian…
Tatiana’s Day – Russian Students Day
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…