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…
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.…
Dobry den! – Welcome!
Dobry den! – Welcome! Let’s begin by stating the obvious: Russia is vast, spanning two continents, a country of superlatives. But how do you know where to start? That’s where we come in. Go Russia is a London-based travel agency…
The Opening of the Fountains in Peterhof
Fountains are some of the most significant symbols of St-Petersburg city. The winter has gone and the magnificent fountains of St. Petersburg are about to come to life. The fountains of Peterhof are one of Russia’s most famous tourist attractions,…
What do you know about Russian souvenirs?
What do you know about traditional souvenirs from Russia? Most probably you’ve heard of Russian nesting doll ( ‘mastryoshka’ in Russian), but not many visitors can remember other traditional crafts. In Moscow, you can also buy Gzhel, Valenki, Khokhloma, Orenburg…