Before considering travel to Russia, let’s give some general information about this beautiful country. Russia is a massive country spanning Europe and Asia. After the breakup of the Soviet Union in December 1991, Russia, once the premier republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR; usually known as the Soviet Union), became an independent […]
Which is better Moscow or St Petersburg? Each of these places has a soul, an atmosphere, a vibe. Saint-Petersburgers treat the city with reverence. It is the only place in all of Russia where they believe that moving to Moscow is not a success, but a fall from grace. “If the Saint Petersburg weather were better, […]
Do you know where St Petersburg is? In the northwest, at the mouth of the Neva River and on the coast of the Gulf of Finland, is the most Instagrammable city in Russia, St. Petersburg. The sights here are at every step. On its cobblestone streets, Peter keeps the traces of an outstanding three hundred […]