The Master and Margarita in Moscow
Until 1966, Mikhail Bulgakov’s classic tale remained unpublished but when it did finally arrive in bookshops, “The Master and Margarita” caused a sensation both in Russia and around the world.

Outstanding Ethnic Food in Moscow
As soon as we went in and walked up a short flight of steps, it was as if we had entered another world. In the restaurant, everything was laid out like an oriental village square...

Top places in Moscow for the young crowd
Moscow is called the party capital of Europe. It is of the best cities in the world if you are looking for superb restaurants, vibrant nightlife and parties "like there is no tomorrow."

Gorkiy House
The Gorkiy house museum is definitely worth seeing especially for those who appreciate Art Nouveau style of architecture. It is mansion with fantasy twists and decorations created by architect Fyodor Shekhtel ..

On the Trail of Dostoevsky
During the 19th century, Russia produced many world-class authors, writers who created dramas and characters which seem as lively today as when they were penned. None more so than Fyodor Dostoevsky, the author of ‘Crime and Punishment’ one of the most gripping accounts of the inner turmoil of the human mind.

Yelabuga a Town Worth Visiting
In Russia there is very often a sense that tourism is not something which is held in very high esteem but in Yelabuga, one of the principal towns of Tatarstan, close to the River Volga, you have a real sense of what is possible here.

Escape from the city
The first week in July was the first week it was really hot here in Kazan and I couldn’t help but notice that the streets seemed quieter than usual and in the morning the traffic out of town was similar to that of a typical late afternoon.

A Brush With Bureaucracy
When you arrive at the airport, it’s always a slightly stressful moment when you stand front of the passport control official who sternly inspects your papers.

Traveling by Rail in Russia
Russia is a vast country and major cities are well spread out with large tracts of countryside or forest in between them. Flights are expensive and roads can be slow and sometimes uncomfortable. For most Russians faced with a long journey there is only one choice: the train.

A Unique Way of Seeing the Treasures of Western Russia
One of the best ways to explore Russia is like Russians did for past 1000 years - via rivers. Advantages of Russian river voyages are numerous. You get to see much more than just Moscow or St. Petersburg. You pay two times less and you explore Russian in a great company.

A Piece of Italy in Kazan
“How intoxicating, how wonderful is a summer’s day in Russia. How languishingly hot are the hours.” Are the opening lines of Sorochinsky Fair by Gogol written in the 1830’s and little has changed since then.

Arriving in Russia
My first visit to Russia was special. I didn't visit St Petersburg or Moscow; not even the beautiful lake Baikal. No, my first taste of Russia was the lesser-known city of Kazan sitting at the east of Europe in Tatarstan where the river Kazanka joins the mighty Volga.

June 12 - The Day of Russia
Russian National Holiday

Siberia
Everyone has heard about Siberia. Siberia is more than what you have seen in Doctor Zhivago. Much more...