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St. Petersburg for Cruise Visitors
Drawing inspiration from Paris, Vienna and London, Peter the Great founded St Petersburg to be Russia’s window to the West. The imperial capital of Russia for more than 200 years, St Petersburg remains...
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How to Get Around Moscow
With a population of more than 13 million people and one of the largest subway systems in the world, Moscow may seem intimidating to first-time visitors. However, finding your way around the city can...
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What to Eat in Russia: Traditional Russian Cuisine
Traditional Russian cuisine is known for being heavy and hearty, with a strong emphasis on meat, potatoes, sour cream and mayonnaise. Many dishes, such as pelmeni and pirozhki, have counterparts that...
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Best Day Trips From St Petersburg
St Petersburg itself can keep you occupied for days, but the surrounding areas should not be missed. Several day trips from St Petersburg provide a fascinating glimpse of imperial Russia while another...
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Drinking Vodka in Russia
Ask anyone what they think of when they think of Russia and vodka likely comes to mind. The Russians have been distilling vodka since the 15th century and they traditionally drink it to celebrate...
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What to Eat in Russia: Pelmeni
Small dumplings known as pelmeni are the heart of traditional Russian cuisine and are an integral part of Russian culture. You will find pelmeni in just about every Russian restaurant and they are a...
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Celebrating Christmas in Moscow
Christmas in Moscow. Photo courtesy of Mark Pegrum via Flickr. With temperatures falling as low as -9ºC in the winter months, you’re almost guaranteed a white Christmas in the Russian capital and...
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Winter Things to Do in St Petersburg
Winter in St Petersburg With its grand palaces and fanciful churches dusted with snow and the city boulevards strung with twinkling lights, St Petersburg transforms into a real-life winter wonderland...
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