Russia

The Trans-Siberian Waiting Room - Russia, Europe If you plan on going on the Trans-Siberian Railway, Bjørn Christian Tørrissen suggests breaking your journey into several legs. There's a good reason.	5 places to experience the midnight sun BootsnAll heads north to discover 5 places where you can celebrate the summer solstice with the midnight sun.

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 hats.
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.
Around the World in 80 Poems - Mexico City, China, Mongolia, Russia Graham Relton writes poetry about his around-the-world adventure, available in book form.	More on St. Petersburg - Russia Tatyana Kogut is our guide for two days in the former imperial capital of Russia.
What to see in St. Petersburg: Part One - Russia Tatyana Kogut guides you through a sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg.	St. Petersburg in Brief - Russia, Europe Tatyana Kogut is convinced a trip to St. Petersburg will be enjoyable at any time of the year.

A Night in Eastern Siberia - Russia, Europe Jason Bollinger recommends eastern Siberia for anyone wanting an exciting experience that only comes from an adventurous spirit.	From Tiananmen Square to Red Square - Russia, China, Mongolia Mark Gilbey recounts his Trans-Siberian adventure across 5,772 miles and three countries. Per mile, it remains one of the cheapest journeys in the world.
Misadventures in Tver - Russia, Europe Inexperienced Sarah Wilman, heads off for her first solo trip to a Russian village. She exasperates the kindly Russian people and leaves again.	Burat People of Siberia - Ulan Ude, Russia, Europe Colm Ó Cinnseala spent a night drinking with the delightful Buryat people of Siberia. Vodka played a role.
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 commute where Chinese goods are exchanged for Russian desirables). His most eagerly anticipated passage of the journey, though, is Lake Baikal. You'll see why.	Fifty Nine: Siberia - Siberia, Russia Philip Blazdell searching for a phone in the middle of Siberia.
Let St. Petersburg Sink In - St. Petersburg, Russia Venice is sinking and so is St. Petersburg, but as long as this beautiful Russian city is still afloat, Vanessa Knauf knows it's worth visiting.	Anatomy of a Bribe - Moscow, Russia Pegged as a narcotics dealer, Antonio Sanchez buys his way to freedom in Russia.

Swindles Beyond Cyberspace: Avoiding Russian Scams on Their Turf - Russia Winston Wu details common scams in Russia and how to avoid them.	Meeting Dostoyevsky - Saint Petersburg, Russia Elizabeth Simson (and her hostel-mates) get their own private tour though the damp, sleepy streets of Saint Petersburg.