We can’t believe it’s that time again! Christmas is almost upon us and while we are enjoying the festivities here in the UK our thoughts also turn to Russia. Christmas is actually celebrated there on January 7th, at the end…
Nothing shouts Russia in winter like a troika and sleigh
A troika coming at you at full pelt might just be one of the most terrifying sights you’ll see during a Russian winter, but unless you’re planning to race, you’re unlikely to come to any harm. Most troika rides happen…
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…
How will you spend November 7th?
In Russia, November 7th is a date with an interesting story behind it. From 1917, it marked the Great October Socialist Revolution, though in post-Soviet times, it was renamed The Day of Accord and Conciliation by Boris Yeltsin’s government. Though…
How much do you know about Fabergé’s exquisite eggs?
Most visitors to Russia will have heard of Fabergé, creator of the most ornate and precious Easter eggs on the planet. But how much do you know about these eggs? Here’s what you need to know. The son of a…