The Unique Facts about Petrozavodsk You Should Know

Petrozavodsk is a city in northwestern Russia, the capital of Karelia and the administrative center of the Prionezhsky district, located on the shores of the Petrozavodsk Bay of Lake Onega. Here are some of the city’s unique facts worth knowing whether you plan to pay it a visit or just for the sake of knowledge. […]

Monuments You Can Find in Pereslavl-Zalessky

Pereslavl-Zalessky is a city (since 1152) in the Yaroslavl region of Russia. It is the administrative center of Pereslavl district which has the status of a city ​​of regional significance. Within the boundaries of this region, within the framework of the municipal system, since 2018, it forms the urban district of the city ​​of Pereslavl-Zalessky. […]

Omsk; One of the Witnesses of Russia’s Journey in the Past

Omsk is one of the largest cities in Russia, located at the confluence of the Irtysh and Omi rivers, a large scientific, cultural, sports and industrial center. It is also known as the City of Labor Glory. Omsk is the million-plus city with 1,164,815 people according to the 2019 census. The data makes it the […]

The Forbidden Things You Shouldn’t Do In Olkhon

Olkhon is a sacred place on Lake Baikal, a place of strength and maximum attraction not only for Irkutsk residents and residents of the region: the flow of tourists to the island is growing from year to year. This brings money to the inhabitants of the island and entrepreneurs who conduct their business there, brings […]

6 Reasons Why You Must Stay a While in Novosibirsk

In Russia, according to the Association of Travel Agencies, domestic tourism has grown significantly. Domestic destinations almost equaled trips abroad. Russians mainly visit museums, various exhibitions and are interested in the culture and history of the regions. And the Novosibirsk region has every chance to become a spot of attraction to tourists. Here are 6 […]

Yuri II Vsevelodovich’s Life; The Founder of Nizhny Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod (often colloquially Nizhny, Gorky from 1932 to 1990) is a city in central Russia, the administrative center of the Volga Federal District and the Nizhny Novgorod Region. It is the largest city in the Volga Federal District and on the Volga River. The city was established on February 4, 1221 by Vladimir Prince […]

Why You Should Visit the Red Square in Moscow

You haven’t really travelled to Russia if you don’t visit The Red Square while you’re in the country. It is one of the most popular tourism spots that people associate with Russia. Why so? And why should travelers visit it? About The Red Square Red Square is the main square of Moscow, located between the […]

Enjoy Your Winter Journey in Listvyanka

Climatologists believe that winter begins when the average daily air temperature passes through zero degrees Celsius in the direction of lowering. In Russia, this time varies depending on the region: the earliest beginning of winter is observed at the end of September (Yakutia), the latest – at the beginning of January (Krasnodar Territory). In the […]

All You Need to Know About Krasnoyarsk Historical Heritage

Historical and cultural heritage are natural monuments, structures, urban ensembles, memorial sites, objects related to historical events in the life of the people, the development of society and the state, as well as traditional values, norms representing cultural relevance to a group of individuals or society at a local, regional, national or international level. Being […]

Why Krasnoyarsk Becomes the Economic and Cultural Center of Northern Caucasus

Krasnoyarsk is one of the largest cities in Russia. It is also the largest cultural, educational, economic and industrial center of Central and Eastern Siberia. Krasnoyarsk is unofficially called the capital of Siberia due to its important role for the region. We will go further to see why it has been Northern Caucasus’ center of […]