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…
Russia by Rail
Given the immense size of Russia, spanning two continents and eleven time zones, you could be forgiven for thinking that the best way to get about would be by air. You’d be wrong. The main way of getting around, whether…
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…
Experience a New Year to remember in Moscow and St Petersburg
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.…