Vodny (Water) Island is a part of the Rostov Nature Reserve that is made up of four separate territories running west to east in the Orlovsky and Remontny districts of Rostov Province in southwestern Russia.

New ecological mini-trail appeared at the cordon of the Altai Reserve. The trail is dedicated to the life, household, cultural and historical features of the traditional natural resources use of the Altai people.

The official hotel of the Hermitage Museum opened in Saint Petersburg on October 4. This five-star hotel is the only one in Russia and abroad that won the right to use the trademarks of the museum under a license agreement.

The participants of the festival of contemporary art “Baikal Fest” on the Baikal island of Olkhon built a pyramid of the garbage in early August. The composition of two thousand bags of bottles, glass, and plastic about six meters high is a real reflection of the global problem of Olkhon garbage. Now they will begin to dismantle the pyramid.

The Ivanovo Oblast competes with Canary Islands and the Maldives. A small town on the right bank of the Volga River has turned into a large tourist center this summer.

A new project called “Kazan City Pass” was launched in Kazan. The owners of the pass can visit 5 of 24 city museums, a city tour including viewing of Kazan Kremlin, use 5 trips by public transportations, and also get discounts in souvenir shops, restaurants and trade centers.

River guide buses "City Sightseeing" for 33 passengers started plying on the Moscow-river from the moorage on the Bolotnaya square, in Gorky Park and from the Novospasskiy monastery. Motor ships start their journey once per hour.

As summer season has arrived, you may be thinking about where to go in Russia, possibly off the beaten track. Our guest author from Manchester chose the best exotic destinations for summer holidays in Russia.

Travelling, even in your own country but especially abroad, is always a challenge. New customs, people, language, and money... Money question is sometimes the most problematic even before you leave for holiday. Our guest author Emily Roberts has listed essential tips for planning your budget, insurance, and travel expenses.

Russian tradition of open-air markets and fairs continues to this day and not only on specific days. You can shop for souvenirs, clothes, food and many other items in the market in many Russian cities. However, as you are about to come into close contact with Russian vendors, our guest author Daniela Baker shares some tips for successful shopping in a Russian market.

Apartments for rent in Moscow city centre provide a cost-effective and comfortable solution to a traveller's needs. All such apartments come furnished and serviced, and ideally located for visiting the capital's attractions and landmarks, and enjoying a party in one of the central Moscow night clubs.

Foreigners coming to Russia on business or for sightseeing have to decide where to stay: in a private apartment or a hotel. Renting a flat turns out to be more beneficial if you travel with friends, and many people see it as the way to be more independent. Here are some tips to make the procedure of renting a flat easy and safe.

Russian summers are renowned for extreme heat and turf fires. We present you with a guide on how to survive the summer season in Russia, especially Moscow and other big cities.

Russia is a great place to visit. There are plenty of things to do and plenty of spots to explore in this country. Don't judge Russia by stereotypes. Bears don't walk along the streets, there is no snow in summer and yes, we have McDonalds, Sturbacks and other American chains (we don't live on another planet). But there are some points you should remember while planning your trip.

Yekaterinburg is rich with leisure activities for New Year holidays. You can go to museums and Christmas fairs, drink hot tea in cozy cafes or make the most of winter by visiting an ice skating rink. In this article you will find useful information about some of outdoor ice rinks in Yekaterinburg.

If you are going to visit St. Petersburg during this winter season, don’t forget to come to an ice rink and enjoy skating in this picturesque city.

Winter is a great time to start exploring Russia. We have prepared a digest of our most popular articles, dedicated to Russian winter activities, adventure holidays and extreme tourism.

The winter has finally come to the city and it's time to get your skates on. Find out where to go skating in Moscow and how to spend your Christmas holidays.

Whether you are just visiting the capital of the Ural region or live there long-term, there may be a point when you need to get on the Internet in town. We have scouted Yekaterinburg to find out where it is that you can surf the web - for free or not. Information is true as of September 2011.

You have heard all sorts of things about the world's longest railway - but exactly where would you be going? We decided to entice your inner traveller with this hands-on version of the route. It's on Google Maps, so you can embed it on your blog and start planning your ideal trip on Russia's most famous railroad.