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Moscow Weekend Break
Moscow is an enormous city, with varied neighborhoods and attractions. However, for the traveler who only has a weekend to spare, there are a few sites that must be seen.
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Christmas In Ukraine
Christmas is around the corner! Ukraine celebrates the winter holidays with special events, full of ancient Slavic Christmas rituals and traditions.
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The Museums of St. Petersburg
The cultural capital of Russia, the Northern port-city of Saint Petersburg, is well-known for its historical and aesthetic treasures.
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Welcome to Armenia, Country of Stones and Cognac
Cher, Charlez Aznavour, Andre Agassi, Gari Kasparov, Dennis Agadjanian, even Princess Diana - all these famous people are Armenians or have Armenian genes!
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Samara, Historic Russian Port on the Volga River
Samara, home of the Ilyushin and Russia's aerospace industry, is the sixth city of the Russian Federation. Its Volga View waterfront is one of many pleasant surprises.
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Samara Cheap Flights Promote New Russia Travel
New Samara Air Arabia flights to Sharjah and Ural Airlines to Dubai provide faster access for Russia travel and Central Europeans looking for southern winter sun beaches.
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Business Etiquette in Russia
The savvy business person knows it's best to research Russian business etiquette before making the trip to Russia.
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How to Find Cheap Flights to Russia
There's no doubt about it: Russia is an expensive place to visit. There are, however, a few things that travelers can do to find cheap flights to Russia.
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Travel to Russia
Russia is one of the most beautiful countries to visit, and Russians love tourists. With huge cities and quaint towns, it's on the to-go list of many world travelers.
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Russian Visa Requirements
While the path to getting a visa to Russia can be a lengthy one, the reward is getting to see one of the most beautiful countries on Earth.
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Russian Culture Shock
Wherever people travel, they are bound to experience culture shock. Russian culture shock is particularly difficult for some people. Here's how to deal with it.
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Teach English in Russia
People get jobs teaching English in Russia for many different reasons. Living and working in Russia is for adventurous people who want to soak in Russian culture.
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Russian Etiquette
Like every country, Russia has cultural customs that should be practiced by tourists. While many Russians give foreigners a lot of leeway, it's best to come to prepared
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Russian Culture and Etiquette
Although the fall of the Soviet Union meant that Russia has been able to experience Western ideas, the culture and etiquette rules of the country remain unique.
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The Russian Banya
The Russian banya is a cultural experience not to be missed by anyone visiting Russia or lucky enough to live in a city that has traditional Russian steam baths.
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Adventure Traveling in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan's hospitable people and rustically beautiful landscape make it an ideal vacation destination for those wanting to travel off the beaten path.
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Ukrainian Easter is a Celebration Worth Seeing
Traveling to Ukraine in the period when Ukrainians celebrate Easter is a lucky chance for a traveler to see the beautiful tradition of celebrating Ukrainian Easter.
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How to Organize Shore Excursions in Russia
Shore excursions in Moscow and Saint Petersburg allow tourists of experiencing the world-famous charm of Russia's top cities in an alternative and entertaining way.
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The Mining Museum in Saint-Petersburg
The unique collection of well over 230 thousand mineral samples is displayed in the twenty halls of one of the richest and most amazing museums on Earth.
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Where to Buy Cheap Souvenirs in Russia
The world's most expensive city, Moscow, offers a wide array of luxuries in every aspect of tourist or business tours. Learn where to buy affordable souvenirs.
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Is it Safe to Travel in Russia
Sightseeing tours in the Russian capital sound absolutely exciting. Many foreigners are, however, concerned about their safety when visiting Russia.
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Tourist's Obligations in the Russian Federation
Learn everything you need to know about Russian tourist laws before you set out for a journey across Russia.
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Travelling by Train in Russia
While for many foreigners a train trip across Russia sounds absolutely fascinating, Russians tend to be far more skeptical about the whole thing. Why is that?
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St. Petersburg, Russia's Window To The West
A city of bridges and water, St. Petersburg on the Neva River is an archipelago dotted with palaces, museums, and cathedrals reflecting Russian and European influences.
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Incredible Lake Baikal in Eastern Russia
One of the least noticed natural wonderlands in the tourist world today is Lake Baikal and the surrounding region on the border between Mongolia and Siberian Russia.
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Organising A Russian Tourist Visa
The paperwork involved with organising an independent trip to Russia can appear daunting. Find out how to make the system of hotel invitations and visas work for you.
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Forbes Names World's Most Expensive Cities
Forbes Magazine has published "The Most Expensive Cities in the World," based on cost of living findings by Mercer's. Moscow Russia tops the list for third year in a row.
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Enjoy a Moscow River Cruise
A river cruise is always one of the most relaxing ways to discover a city, and Moscow is no exception. Enjoy both views and the local life on board a river cruiser.
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Visit Moscow's Best Stalinist Park
Moscow's All-Russia Exhibition Centre is a former 1950's Stalinist style park, which is still operating today. It's a good place to soak up the communist atmosphere.
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Moscow Metro Tour: Red Line
The Red Line of Moscow's extensive public transport network, encompassing many of the city's interesting stations, is a museum of excellent art and architecture.
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Moscow Metro Tour: Green Line
A tour of the Green Line of the Moscow Metropolitan, focusing on the art, architecture and hostory of the most famous stations.
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Moscow Metro Tour: Dark Blue Line
Architectural and artistic highlights, history behind some of stations on the Dark Blue Line of the Moscow Metropolitan, the transport web of the Russian capitol
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Explore Moscow Museums
Here are four excellent museums in Moscow that should not be overlooked on a visit to the Russian capitol. From Paleontology to Mayakovsky, these museums are a must-see
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Russian Culture Guide: Holidays
There are a wide range of holidays in the Russian Federation, official and unofficial. Here's a guide to public holidays and how they are traditionally celebrated.
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Ethnicities of Russia
There's more to Russia than just Russians! The Russian Federation is a fascinating quilt of cultures, from Abkhazians to Yukaghirs.
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Russian Superstitions
Russian superstitions differ widely from those found in the west, and a good knowledge of them is helpful when traveling to Russia or other Former Soviet Republics.
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Russian Culture Guides
One of the best things to do before traveling to a country as complicated as Russia is to read up on its history and culture. Here are some books to get you started.
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Russian Crafts and Souvenirs
A guide to the different types of Russian handicrafts available to travelers in the Russian Federation, From gzhel to matroshkas to khokhloma.
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Russian Nesting Dolls
One of the most ubiquitous of Russian handicrafts, the matroshka has a history that may surprise you.
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Russian Cities: Astrakhan
Astrakhan, on the delta of the Volga river, is a destination for tourists interested in wooden architecture, authentic provincial Russia, and history.
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Russian Cities: Elista
The Russian steppe city of Elista is a fascinating mix of cultures, now graced with a Tibetan Bhuddist temple and experiencing a cultural rebirth.
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Russian Cities: Kazan
Kazan, Tatarstan, is an essential stop for travelers looking to explore the Russian Federation further than Moscow and St. Petersburg.
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Baikal: The World's Biggest Lake
Lake Baikal is sometimes called the Blue Eye of Siberia and offers incredible natural beauty and a range of outdoor activities. Getting there can be fun too.
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Life on the Trans-Siberian Railway
What can be expected once on board a Trans-Siberian train? This article deals with food, washing, accomodations, security and some general advice for travellers.
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Trans-Siberian: No Need to Book
By avoiding expensive tours and buying your Trans-Siberian train tickets directly you can not only save money but truly experience Russian hospitality.
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Visiting Kolomenskoye
Just a few metro stops from the centre of Moscow, a royal estate offers fine architecture amid lovely countryside.
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Moscow Metro History
The Moscow Metro is one the busiest subway systems in the world, and features beautiful, ornate stations full of mosaics, murals, and art from classical to art deco.
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Moscow Restaurants: Shinok
A short walk from 1905 street metro, Shinok does things with pork fat that you wouldn't believe, and the liver dumplings are indescribably good, if not good for you.
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Turkmen Culture Tips
Here are some tips for how to get along in Turkmen culture: suggestions on Turkmen friendships, family relationships, religion, and dating in this Silk Road country
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Moscow Tour Guides
Yappi Club, a new venture in Moscow, seeks to change the way city tours are done, providing tour groups and travelers to Moscow with an in-depth look into Russian culture
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