Among Russia's indisputable riches are, without a doubt, culture and artistic talent. Being the motherland of ballet, such venues as Moscow's Bolshoi or St. Petersburg's Mariinsky are certainly not to be missed. And it goes without saying that the treasures of Russian museums, for example, those of the legendary Hermitage Museum set in the royal Romanov's Winter Palace, will surely become a highlight of your Russian trip!
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Museums & Theaters Museums & Theaters Moscow, Russia 10 Best Museums to Visit in Moscow Last edited: 03.12.2020 Read more
Museums & Theaters Museums & Theaters St. Petersburg, Russia Guide to Theaters of St. Petersburg When the day comes to an end in St. Petersburg and its palaces close their doors, inquisitive travelers head to the world-renowned Mariisnky, Mikhailovsky, or Hermitage theaters. Last edited: 09.11.2020 Read more
Museums & Theaters Museums & Theaters Russia Russian Theaters: World's Best Opera & Ballet It’s no secret that Russia is immensely rich in heritage, culture, and talent. Only in St. Petersburg alone there are over 185 theaters! Opera and ballet enthusiasts should definitely treat themselves to an unforgettable experience of seeing at least one masterpiece of Russian classical opera and ballet on the world’s top-notch stages. Here is a list of the finest opera and ballet theaters to make your tour to Russia even more incredible. Last edited: 20.10.2020 Read more
Museums & Theaters Museums & Theaters St. Petersburg 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Hermitage There's much more to the Hermitage Museum that its outstanding collection of artwork. For starters, it is one of the greatest and most recognizable landmarks of St. Petersburg, housed in the gorgeous Winter Palace which once belonged to Russian Tsars. But what else is so unique about it? Let’s take a closer look. Last edited: 28.09.2020 Read more
Museums & Theaters Museums & Theaters Russia Hidden Stalin Bunkers & Soviet Secrets You Didn't Know About The underground is indeed a place with a mysterious side: be it a natural cave, dungeon, crypt or winding manmade catacombs. Yet the hideaways created by humans in the atomic age keep many secrets. In this piece, we take a closer look at the secret bunkers built in the Soviet times which exist today. Last edited: 16.09.2020 Read more
Museums & Theaters Museums & Theaters Russia, St. Petersburg, Moscow Top 7 Russian Palaces There’s not need to mention, that Russia has rich history and poses enormous treasures which makes discovering the country quite an enthralling process. But if you want to immerse into the epoch of pompous court receptions and to witness the grandeur of Imperial Russia during your tour to Russia, here’s a list of Top 7 Palaces that Russia is fiercely proud of. Last edited: 13.09.2020 Read more