Moscow: now catering for vegans and promoting contemporary art
The city's new arts districts are revolutionary.
Why you should visit the world's final frontier
The cold will sap your energy, the mosquitoes are huge, there are ticks and the alcohol can be dodgy: travelling through Siberia is no picnic – but the rewards are plentiful.
What it's like to cruise the world's biggest country
A river cruise from St Petersburg to Moscow skims the surface of the world's biggest country
One of the world's most captivating – and controversial – places to visit
Be warned: narrowing down your options here can be a challenge.
Inside the world's most beautiful city subway
Famous for its elegant and ample stations, the Moscow subway is among the cleanest and most efficient in the world.
What's a good train trip to take from St Petersburg?
Almost without exception, the European rail trips that rate highly for scenic splendour are relatively short.
What's the best way to get from Barcelona to St Petersburg?
What's the most effective way to travel from Barcelona to St Petersburg?
How to have a $1,000 day in a European city for $100
Enjoying Russia's capital, a huge, dynamic city of 12.5 million people, can take a bit of work. But if you're willing to put in the effort, the rewards are abundant.
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The largest country in the world has a lot to offer the intrepid traveller. Start with the unparalleled candy coloured spires of Moscow and the surrounding Red Square. Diverse landscapes, strange old resort towns and the most desolate place on earth, Siberia, beg to be explored. Don't miss sweating it out in a public banya (steam bath), sailing across Lake Baikal, or a trip to the ballet.
