Russia Travel Guide

A vast snow-clad country, the native land of vodka, bears and the KGB: myths about Russia seem to be an integral part of its image. The reality is a heady mix of people, traditions and history.

Spanning 11 time zones and two continents, Russia puzzles and fascinates. Taking up an immense space, a home to different nationalities and cultures, it’s often called a bridge between the East and the West. You can spend a lifetime exploring it without ever unveiling all its mysteries or feel at home over a week-end. It’s a country of snow-covered planes and sizzling seaside, never-ending forests and high peaks, vibrant cities and forlorn villages. Everything’s on a grand scale.

For centuries Russia’s been changing and re-inventing itself. It’s seen great glory and great downfalls. Emerging as one of the world’s top powers, it’s still dealing with its Soviet past. A land of age-old traditions and contrasts. For almost a century it’s been seen as “an evil empire”. Some believe it still is. Others think it’s carving itself a new place in the world.

A challenge as much as a destination, it’s the unknown Russia. It’s up to you to discover it! There is about one million reasons why you should visit Russia. Here are some:

Russia is world's largest country and if you don't see it you will not be able to say that you have seen the world. Visit Russia to become a cosmopolitan!

Russia is not always cold, summers could be just as hot as Florida. Visit Russia with couple friends and check out the Southern beaches!

Russians are not evil. Dominant majority of those who had visited Russia will actually prove us right - Russians are some of the most hospitable earthlings. Visit Russia to feel hospitality of its inhabitants!

Russia is no longer soviet, although you can see some babushkas demanding that all Russians abandon drinking Coca Cola, visiting Macdonald’s, driving German and Japanese cars and watching TV. Visit Russia to support capitalism!

Russians are not all alcoholics. Although they do enjoy drinking, it is a social ritual in which people engage in fruitful conversations, which sometimes escalates to party dancing. Visit Russia to stay social!

Most of Russians are quite good-looking. Typical hero of Russian fairytales is blond and blue-eyed brave guy. Looking at handsome strangers on Moscow streets it’s easy to believe that fairy tales are not far from the real truth in Russia. More than 150 nationalities live there and they compose one of the most beautiful human races in the world. Visit Russia to discover that beautiful people are not just a product of Hollywood!

Russian language is beautiful too. There must be a reason why it is one of 5 largest languages in the world, right? Visit Russia to expand your vocab from da, net and babushka.