Moscow has to be one of the most fascinating cities in the whole world. Its name alone conjures up images of Soviet tanks rolling through the Red Square. Lenin and Stalin giving speeches to thousands of people. The thing is though, it’s a LOT more than this. Soviet times were […]
Saint Petersburg – the city founded along the Neva River by Peter The Great. The location of the city means that it is strategically closer to Europe when compared to Moscow. It is for this reason that the city feels a lot more European than Russia. Since its foundation in […]
This guide to visiting Catherine Palace is intended for the budget traveler. That is, the kind who prefers to spend less, but experience more when visiting a tourist attraction. You see, although it is possible to visit Catherine Palace in more comfortable ways (e.g. an organized tour) – we find […]
Saint Petersburg is the most visited city in Russia and is known worldwide for its museums, churches, and architecture. Unlike Moscow, the Saint Petersburg Metro is not as well known as a tourist attraction. The metro in Saint Petersburg is not as tourist-friendly, the trains are quite old and worn […]
One of the top things to do in Moscow is to visit the world-famous Metro. Known as the ‘Palace of the People’, many of the metro stations are extraordinary, with ornate details and decoration. Indeed the metro is so famous that multiple agencies offer a ‘free walking tour’ designed to […]
Traveling to Russia can be quite daunting for some people. A different culture, language, and even alphabet are just some of the struggles people may encounter. Alas, with the technological advances in mobile apps in recent years there is plenty of help out there to help make your Russian trip […]
What is the Hermitage Museum? The Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg is one of the most famous museums in the world. The museum is the most visited attraction in the city, becoming a reason on its own to visit Russia’s former capital. The Hermitage consists of 5 buildings in total, […]