Moscow Articles

To Moscow & Red Square – Russia, Europe

Rich Gonzalez takes his first trip to Moscow, and discovers that the most famous sites are very worthwhile regardless of your previous opinions.

Moscow’s Traffic – Russia, Europe

In Moscow, you need a whole new set of skills to cross a street. Get tips from Ann Simon on how to accomplish this and live to tell the tale – and write the story.

Russians and Their Holidays – Moscow, Russia, Europe

For Ann Simon one of the best parts of living in Moscow is being surprised by holidays scattered around the calendar. The Russians are ready to celebrate at the drop of one of their really cool hat

Moscow’s Kiosk Economy – Russia, Europe

Ann Simon grew fascinated with Moscow's numerous kiosks that sell everything from shoelaces to shashlik. Whatever you need is right there on the street corner.

Izmailova: World Class Craft Fair – Moscow, Russia, Europe

Ann Simon is dazzled by what she sees at the shoppers' jackpot of Izmailova in Moscow, Russia.

Trans-Mongolian Express – Cairo to Beijing

Kuan Sng recounts his experience getting that rare transit visa in hand, his two full days in Moscow (reflected as one calendar day on his application), and the weeklong train journey (a tri-monthly c

Anatomy of a Bribe – Moscow, Russia

Pegged as a narcotics dealer, Antonio Sanchez buys his way to freedom in Russia.

To Russia With Curiosity Part 3: Moscow: More than just a Capital – Moscow, Russia

Sylvia Seschel goes to the city that was the heart and soul of communism behind the Iron Curtain.

The Thermal Trip #3: The Trans-Siberia Journey – Moscow to Beijing via Mongolia

Melanie found six days of nothing to do on the train except watch the world go past is a luxury she would recommend to everyone.

Worldwide with Wee-Cheng #53: Police Racism in Russia: A New Age Buddhist Preaches the Bible to a Corrupt Policeman in Red Squar

Such a beautiful day to return to Moscow was nothing to prepare Wee-Cheng for a nasty yet amusing inciden