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Golden Fall
Golden Fall
Autumn in Russia
 
August 9, 2010 Russian Wildfires Update
 
Assambleya Nikitskaya Hotel
Assambleya Nikitskaya Hotel
Our newest addition - one of the most central hotels in Moscow.
 
Exploring Russia by Train
Exploring Russia by Train
A train ride might be one of the best experiences you have while visiting Russia...
 
Moscow's Top Hotels
Moscow's Top Hotels
The best hotels in Moscow for 2010 travel season. Expert review and ranking.
 
5 Tips to Plan a Perfect Trip to Russia
5 Tips to Plan a Perfect Trip to Russia
Natalia Pakhomova, a world-class resource on Russian travel, shares her insight on what you should consider when shopping around for the a trip to Russia.
 
Guide to Theaters of St. Petersburg
Guide to Theaters of St. Petersburg
Guide to St. Petersburg's Theaters: Mikhailovsky, Mariinsky and Hermitage Theaters.
 
Herzen House Hotel Review
Herzen House Hotel Review
Herzen House is one of the best places to stay in St. Petersburg and here is why...
 
World's Most Unique Places To Visit
World's Most Unique Places To Visit
Russia is ranks high on the Forbes list of World's Most Unique Places to Visit.
 
Discovering Russia
Discovering Russia
On my 19th Birthday, as I began my Sophomore year as a Pre-Med student, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik; and the ‘Cold War’ intensity went up a notch...
 
What's Hot in 2009 Travel Season
What's Hot in 2009 Travel Season
As we enter the 2009 travel season, we would like to give you a quick overview of some of the best Russia vacation picks...
 
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."
 
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: train Moscow St Petersburg
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 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.
 
Siberia
Everyone has heard about Siberia. Siberia is more than what you have seen in Doctor Zhivago. Much more...
 
Sochi
Sochi - Russia's Miami and Aspen...combined.
 
Russian Souvenirs
Russia is a country rich in crafts and craftsmen whose wonderful creations have been an integral part of Russian culture for centuries. Learn about what souvenirs you should look for when visiting Russia.
 
Five Reasons Why You Should Visit Russia
Russia is one of the most extraordinary countries in the world, with an almost matchless depth of cultural and historical riches, and landscapes that have inspired artists and poets for generations. Five reasons why Russia should be on the top of your list of dream vacations.
 
Best ways to see Russia: tours or cruises
Best ways to see Russia: tours or cruises
What’s a better way to visit Russia, on a tour or on a cruise? Both, land tours to Russia and Russian river cruises, have their advantages and this piece aims to help you decide which is better for you.
 
Moscow airports: what to expect
If you are planning to fly to of from Moscow there are some things you should know about its airports. This piece explains what to do and what and to do in Moscow airports to save your money, time and nerves.
 
Visas to Russia and to America
So you become interested in one of tours to Russia and decide to go. Guess what? You will need a tourist visa. How difficult is it to get one? It is not too difficult, especially considering that Travel All Russia helps you in the process so your plans for travel to Russia are realized. This story is about getting Russian visas compared to getting a visa to come to America.
 
Best time to go to Russia
Want to travel to Russia but not sure where to start? Travel to Russia is a little more complicated than going to Dominican Republic or France: 1) Russia is far away; 2) Russia is cold; 3) you will need a visa to travel to Russia. You should be very strategic when planning a trip to Russia. Learn more which factors you should keep in mind when planning your travel to Russia...
 
Going to the Golden Ring of Russia
No, I've never been to Russia, and I do not speak Russian. I grow up in an English-only household (with the exception of an occasional foreign expletive). I first became a Russoplile about the same time I decided to be "R.J" on my by-line: when I read Dostoevsky's "Crime and Punishment" at the age of 19. Since then I've read most of the great Russian novels (in English Translation) as well as numerous historical works. I've worked as a journalist and a technical writer, and spent many years as a software engineer, retiring a few years ago. I've traveled a lot over the years -- all of the lower 48, Mexico, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, British Isles, Canada...
 

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