Russia Travel Articles

 
The Ghosts of History: Moscow, Russia
The Ghosts of History: Moscow, Russia Join this Englishman in Moscow on a visit to a war museum in the city, reflect with him on the past, and think about what it might mean for the future.
Mongolia for Beginners – Much More Than Expected
Mongolia for Beginners – Much More Than Expected Marco De Oliveira was glad to be leaving the misery of Russia, the depressing faces, the smog and vodka. They were so happy to be going to a place that time has forgotten. His mind was filled with images of the magnificent hordes, tearing down the steppes of Mongolia.
11 Interesting Orthodox Churches and Cathedrals
11 Interesting Orthodox Churches and Cathedrals Orthodox churches are some of the most elaborate anywhere. BootsnAll staff writer Cristina Dima explains their significance and takes us on a tour of 11 of the most interesting around the world.
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.
One Night in Novosibirsk – Russia, Europe
Dave Guilford catches a weather-related delay in Siberia and learns the Russian definition of "budget accomodations".
The Coldest Places on Every Continent
The Coldest Places on Every Continent Stop complaining about the cold in your area, and take a tour with Peter Frick-Wright of places that are way worse.
The World’s Biggest Lake, the World’s Biggest Travel Deal …
The World’s Biggest Lake, the World’s Biggest Travel Deal … In Siberia, Lake Baikal is thousands of miles from the nearest airport. But Joshua Hartshorne, and a host of volunteers from around the world
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
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.