4 Moscow Day Trips
Have a day to spare during your trip and feel like exploring further afield? There’s plenty of beauty and adventure to be found outside the big city — and it’s closer than you might think.
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Halftime, Overtime, Pub Time
5 of Moscow’s best bars to watch a match, have a drink and make new friends.
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Q&A: Meet Ruslan Bekurov
Get to know the journalism professor who moved to St. Petersburg and never looked back.
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A Day at the Museum
Moscow has over 300 museums exhibiting everything from masterpieces of art to match boxes, but if you only have a few days, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and the Tretyakov Galleries — Old and New — are the two you have to see.
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7 of Moscow’s Must-See Sights
If you are in Moscow for your first — and perhaps only — time, head to the city center and see where it all began and still flourishes: the Kremlin and Red Square.
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Where Art Meets Sports: 6 Shows for World Cup Fans
Moscow museums celebrate football with exhibitions that combine the joys of athletics and the wonder of artistic creation.
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A Taste of St. Petersburg: Herring and New Potato Salad Recipe
This classic recipe includes northern Russia’s premier players: sour cream, herring, and new potatoes, the jewels of the short northern growing season.
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5 of St. Petersburg’s Hidden Treasures
Craving something further off the beaten track? Here are some hidden treasures that only the locals know about.
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8 of St. Petersburg’s Best World Cup Bars
Find the perfect spot to get your football fix. Whether you are looking for big screens, a pleasant vibe, good music, or a vast selection of beers, St. Petersburg has a lot to offer for every taste.
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The Strange Case of a Russian Provocation
How can a murder be a provocation? Oh, easy, if it’s being discussed in Russian.
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St. Petersburg City Survival Guide
As you plan to fuse your cultural and sports itineraries in St. Petersburg, here are 11 tips to get you started.
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10 of St. Petersburg’s Top Sights
St. Petersburg’s “cultural capital of Russia” moniker is well-earned. A lifetime isn’t enough to discover all the cultural gems on offer, but here are a few you have to see.
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10 of St. Petersburg’s Must-See Sights
St. Petersburg’s “cultural capital of Russia” moniker is well-earned. A lifetime isn’t enough to discover all the cultural gems on offer, but here are a few you have to see.
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Russian Energy Giants — Gazprom and Rosneft — Clash in International Gas Markets
Russian energy major Rosneft is challenging domestic rival Gazprom.
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A Short History of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg locals are fiercely proud of the city and it’s easy to see why. Known as the ‘Venice of the North’, it is brimming with history and culture.
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9 of St. Petersburg’s Souvenir Highlights
This former capital is abundant with kitschy memorabilia of its former glory, beautiful porcelain worthy of a tsar and trendy fashion items.
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St. Peterburg’s Summer Festivals
No matter what kind of music you like — Russian Rock, American indie, classical, or jazz — this summer you can enjoy the city’s endless summer nights to the beat of your favorite genre.
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10 of Moscow’s Souvenir Highlights
Find the greatest variety and quality of traditional Russian handcrafts and knickknacks in Russia’s historical center.
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A Short History of Sochi
Sochi has long been the domestic holiday spot of choice for Russians, and with its breathtaking scenery you’ll soon see why.
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Moscow’s Summer Festivals
5 festivals you should check out if you’re planning to stay in Moscow a little longer and explore the city further.
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Your Primer On Tatar Culture
Tatarstan’s culture has always been at the crossroads of civilizations.
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Inside Stalin’s Sochi Villa
Don’t miss stalin’s holiday villa in sochi, whose star began to rise back in soviet times.
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TSUM: The Highlight of Moscow Shopping
TSUM Department Store, located in the heart of Moscow next to the Bolshoi Theatre, is the only high-end department store in Russia that meets luxury shopping standards.
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6 of Yekaterinburg’s Hidden Treasures
Here are some hidden treasures that only the locals know about.
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6 of Yekaterinburg’s Best Sports Bars
Looking for somewhere to watch the match while you’re in the city?
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A Short History of Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg has a fascinating history and plenty to keep curious visitors occupied.
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6 Hidden Treasures in Yekaterinburg
Here are some hidden treasures that only the locals know about.
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The 6 Best Sports Bars in Yekaterinburg
Looking for somewhere to watch the match while you’re in the city?
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The Death of House Romanov: Yekaterinburg’s Grisly Legacy
The execution of the Russian imperial family
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