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Last updated: 26 Apr 2021

Russia travel blog

Russia is the largest country in the world. Comprising over 114 million people, spanning 1156 years of history and covering 11 time zones, Russia is home to a rich cultural diversity and vast natural beauty unlike anywhere else.Russia is steeped in stories to uncover. With such a large country comes tremendous history, contrasting cultures and a lengthy political past. From the intricacies of the Byzantine Empire and the development of Soviet Union to the cultures of over 100 identified minority ethnic groups in Russia.

Walk across Moscow’s Red Square

This part of Moscow deserves a section all to itself (and not just because I said so). All of the country’s major highways and Moscow’s streets are traced back to the cobblestones at this breathtaking sight. After you’ve taken in the famous onion domes of St Basil’s Cathedral and considered whether you have accidentally stepped onto a film set, it’s time to visit the attractions on the square.
From this one location, you can visit Lenin’s Museum and see the world’s most famous mummy, shop at the GUM department store and look up in awe at its skylight roof, and take a tour around the fortified complex of The Kremlin, which encompasses five palaces, four cathedrals and symbolic red-brick Kremlin Towers. In fact, you might need to section off a day or two to complete your Red Square itinerary.

Ride the Trans-Siberian Railway

Tired from exploring all those ornate palaces? Go beyond the classic tourist spots This scenic train ride from Moscow to Vladivostok is 5,752 miles long, journeys across the plains of Siberia and stops at some of Russia’s most spellbinding sites. The route takes 6 nights to complete from start to finish.
Whiz past the frozen Lake Baikal in winter and or ride the train in summer and see sunlight twinkle across its vast waters. There’s food on board and free wifi, though you’ll likely be too distracted by those window-seat sights to be streaming a Netflix film. You’ll have to finish that lengthy ‘War and Peace’ book some other time.

Hike through mesmerizing landscapes

Staring at all those dramatic landscapes through the train window is therapeutic, but what about experiencing them yourself? You won’t have missed Lake Baikal on your Trans-Siberian railway journey (it’s the largest lake in the world) and the surrounding nature provides the perfect stop to stretch your legs, whether you spend a few hours or a couple of days here.
If you’re looking to climb higher, head to Mount Elbrus, which is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Russia due to its impressive views on both its trails for absolute beginners and professional thrill-seekers

 The story behind Russian dishes

The vast territory of the country, the wealth of its forests, valleys and rivers, formed the traditions of the Russian people and its national cuisine. The Slavs cultivated cereals and vegetables, cooked porridge and stew from them, pickled and dried mushrooms, fished, hunted and raised animals.
Traditional Russian recipes are based on the use of cereals, berries, vegetables, flour and fish. Products that were present in abundance in the lives of ordinary people. Meat dishes were often prepared for the holidays, and these were real culinary masterpieces: a duck with apples, a baked pig or even a roasted swan in the palaces of royalty.
With the advent of Christianity, typical Russian food was divided into lean and fast. For almost seven months of the year, Orthodox Christians held one or more fasts, which meant rarer preparation of meat dishes.