The history of Russia and its capital, Moscow, is very closely related to space exploration. In this post I will show you a tour along the different museums, monuments, hotels and streets of Moscow dedicated to the space age and its heroes, the cosmonauts. Introduction If you love astronomy, Moscow has a rich astronomy heritage. You can find museums, monuments, streets and hotels dedicated Read More
2018 Russia World Cup: a Practical Travel Guide
The World Cup will be held in Russia between June 14 and July 15, 2018, being the first time that this country organizes this renowned football tournament. In this practical guide you will find all the information you need to prepare your trip to the 2018 World Cup in Russia: purchasing tickets, FAN ID card, venues, stadiums, schedules and practical aspects to plan the Read More
How to go from the airport to the center of Moscow or the Red Square
In this installment I will explain the different options for going from any of the international airports in Moscow (Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo) to the center of the city or the Red Square. Whether taxi, train, or bus, each option has advantages and disadvantages. In whichever case, I will explain how you can prepare in advance and how you can reserve a taxi or buy train tickets Read More
Trip to Veliky Novgorod: the birthplace of Russia
Around 180 kilometers south of St. Petersburg we can find Veliky Novgorod, the oldest city in Russia, whose historical center is declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it’s quite worth a visit. I’ll explain you how to get there and what to see. Introduction Veliky Novgorod is a beautiful city of about 230,000 inhabitants, located about 180 kilometers south of St. Petersburg, known Read More
Registration in Russia: What it is and how it is done
Registration in Russia is one of the matters that generate more doubts in foreigners who visit the country, especially those who are going to stay in apartments or private houses. In this article I will try to clarify the most frequent doubts that arise at the time of registration. Article updated in September 2017 (published January 2017) What is registration? The registration is basically Read More
Is it worth to rent a car in Russia? Recommendations and requirements
Is it worth to rent a car in Russia? Which are the traffic regulations in Russia? Can I drive in Russia with my driver's license? How can I rent a car in Russia? What documents do I need submit to rent the car? In this article I will try to answer all these questions. 1. Is it worth to rent a car in Russia? For those tourists who are travelling exclusively to one of the two main Russian Read More
Russian Folklore Shows in Moscow and St. Petersburg
Different Russian folklore shows take place throughout the year in Moscow and St. Petersburg, including dance, music and Russian traditions. In this article I will explain to you which the most popular shows are and how to buy the tickets. Russian folklore encompasses both folk song and dance, folk theater, mythology, traditions and in general the non-academic culture of Russia. It stems Read More
How to buy tickets for the Russian circus in Moscow and St. Petersburg
In Russia you will find some of the best circuses in the world. While in Moscow you can attend a performance at the Nikulin circus or the Grand Moscow State Circus, in St. Petersburg, there is the Great State Circus. In this article I will explain how you can buy the tickets without intermediaries to attend a performance of the worldly renowned Russian circus. Introduction Since the 18th Read More
St. Petersburg’s Public transport: the Podorozhnik card
The best way to get around St. Petersburg is by public transport, either by metro or by bus. In this article I will tell you about the transport tickets that are worth buying to move around the city in public transport. 1. Public transport in St. Petersburg In St. Petersburg you can use the public transport and go to places by metro, bus, trolleybus and also by tram in some areas. In Read More
Places to enjoy the best views of Moscow
There are many places from which you can witness the best panoramic views of the city of Moscow: natural viewpoints, historical monuments, skyscrapers, a TV tower or panoramic restaurants. In this article I have made a compilation of the best places in which it is possible to enjoy panoramic views of Moscow: Natural viewpoints, such as Sparrow Hills. Historical monuments such as Read More
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