Urals regions to establish major tourist venture
The flow of Russian tourists to India is increasing by the year. It is also very important that this is a reciprocal process as the number of Indian tourists coming to Russia also rises every year. With both New Delhi and Moscow easing visa procedures, the two-way flow of tourists and businessmen is set for a perceptible surge.
7 places in Russia to welcome Spring
Now that the Spring Equinox has passed, RIR presents seven corners of Russia where you can enjoy some pleasant weather.
Top 6 Russian spots for an adrenaline rush
If you're looking for a real thrill, these isolated areas in different parts of the country will satiate your appetite
Mystique of Northern Russia
Despite their relative inaccessibility, beautiful nature and quaint churches in small villages make the trip worth the effort.
Boosting tourism between the BRICS
The intra-group flow of tourists will be a significant gain for economic development of the members
Top seven Russian sights that can be reached only by water
Russia and India Report introduces some of the sights that only the water-borne will be able to enjoy
“Mountain of the Dead” turns into major tourist attraction
The story of the death of nine Soviet tourists in the Northern Urals prompts never-before-seen interest in the location where the fatal incident occurred
Kaliningrad Region: Plunging into Russia's smallest national park
The Curonian Spit may be Russia's smallest national park, but it has all of Russia in it
The new faces of Kazan
RIR helps travellers discover the fascinating "third capital" of Russia for themselves, from the ancient mosque and an imposing gothic building, to a Mayakovsky-themed restaurant and Lenin’s alma mater
Moscow is preparing for more tourists from India
The number of tourists coming to Moscow is on the rise: in 2012, 47,000 Indian tourists visited the Russian capital, compared to 35,000 in 2011
Russia as a tourist hotspot for Indians
Alluring, yet mysterious, Russia has started gaining ground as an important destination for Indian leisure and business travellers.
Discovering Gothic Moscow: A tour of architectural masterpieces
In Russian architecture the Gothic style is an uncharacteristic tendency. Yet you will find a number of Gothic buildings in Moscow
Church vs Nukes: Dilemma of a secret Russian town
Andrei Zolotov reports from the city of Sarov, one of the most secretive places in the former Soviet Union – the birthplace of its atomic bomb and still a center of the Russian nuclear industry
Japanese-inspired Sleepbox Hotel opens in Moscow
The first Sleepbox Hotel in Russia recently opened on one of Moscow’s liveliest streets. These compact and affordable accommodations offer guests superior comfort, as well as a unique, futuristic lodging experience
Learning how to sell snow
A really snowy winter could be a great way for Russia to build a niche tourist brand
Free Wi-Fi to appear in Moscow metro this year
Moscow metro passengers will be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi already this year, a spokesman for the capital’s transportation and road development department said on Wednesday.
A city of wind, snow, intelligence and beauty
Novosibirsk is a region in devoid of natural resources. Instead, there are beautiful women and scientists, opera singers and snow sculptures, Chinese chefs and mountains of snow. And there’s no permafrost there either, by the way
Russian dozen: the best Russian ski resorts
Out of all the countries in the world, Russia boasts the largest number of mountain ranges – from the rounded hills of the Khibiny range, to the majestic peaks of the Caucasus and the volcanoes of Kamchatka
Living in the dark on the Kola Peninsula
The reindeer herders of Russia’s Kola Peninsula struggle in solitude against the Polar night, the wind and fatigue
Yakutsk: Russia's distant treasure
One of Russia’s most remote cities, Yakutsk has much to offer the intrepid traveler
Visiting Moscow in winter?
Russians and expats offer some suggestions for things to take with you and things to avoid