In November 2026, the railway between Moscow and St Petersburg marks 175 years since its official opening. The first public train took nearly 22 hours. Today, a high-speed train can cover the journey in around four hours, and overnight sleepers…
Celebrate New Year 2027 in Russia: there is still time to plan your winter escape
Make this New Year a journey to remember. Instead of spending the festive break at home, welcome 2027 with a winter holiday in Russia: grand palaces, remarkable museums and two cities full of character. There is still time to arrange…
Fancy a drink in Moscow? Try “Profsoyuz” Bar
We suggest going to Bar “Profsoyuz”, actually a collection of different bars and pubs under one roof (over 20 bars) located in a former Soviet publishing house. When creating this project, the owners took as a basis the concept of…
The borders are open now. Are you ready to go to Russia?
For many of us, 2020 has been the summer of the staycation, but it’s now time to think about broadening our horizons. We’re delighted to report that from the end of July, the Russian authorities started to lift restrictions on…
Are you prepared for the 75th anniversary of Victory Day?
This year, on May 9th, it’s the 75th anniversary of Victory Day and a very important holiday in Russia. To understand why, you need to know that this is the day Russia marks VE Day. It’s celebrated elsewhere in Europe…