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The Trans-Siberian stretches 10,000km from Moscow all the way to Vladivostok.

The Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian train journeys: Experts' tips on doing the epic rail trips

The Trans-Siberian and the Trans-Mongolian are names that are instantly recognisable to many travellers.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Anna Karenina.

The best movies to watch before you travel to Russia

Movies filmed in Russia can be strangely difficult to find.

  • by Sue Williams
St. Petersburg, Russia - August 8, 2014: Tourists walking on the Palace square near Hermitage museum satfeb15sixbest

Six of the best St Petersburg wonders

Six of the best St Petersburg wonders.

  • by Alison Stewart
The majestic Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow.

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow review: A luxurious introduction to the mood of Moscow

A stay here provides a glorious overview of the power, glory and magnificence of Russia.

  • by Sue Williams
The Komsomolskaya metro station opened in 1952.

Moscow's metro stations: Inside the world's most beautiful transport system

Stalin's "People's Palaces" are a unique highlight on a Russian tour and river cruise.

  • by Sue Williams
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The Kremlin in Moscow.

Moscow to St Petersburg cruise: How Russia has changed after 35 years

Russia has always been a fascinating place to visit, and never more so than now.

  • by Sue Williams
Belka and Strelka, the first dogs in outer space.

Russia: Moscow's must-see Museum of Cosmonautics

Plucky space dogs Strelka and Belka and Yuri Gagarin's space suit are just two displays at this amazing museum.

  • by Sue Williams
Qatar's economy cabin on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Airline review: Qatar Airways economy class, Boeing 777 and 787, Sydney to Moscow via Doha

Qatar Airways took out world's best airline for the fifth time in 2019, but didn't win best economy class.

  • by Sue Williams
The Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood.

Why river cruises are a compelling introduction to Russia

Head down to the river to get a snapshot of the world’s biggest country.

  • by Sally Macmillan
The Tran-Siberian is 9288 kilometres in length, from Moscow to Vladivostok.

The Trans-Siberian Railway in winter: The world's longest train route is also the most extreme

There's extreme cold, and then there's Siberia in winter, where the cold is simply unfathomable.

  • by Catherine Marshall