There is currently an exhibition on the history of the death penalty in Russia. The exhibition is located at the State Museum of the Political History of Russia, and is running until December 31st. The display features famous accounts of the death penalty in Russia and also highlights pros and cons of the ultimate punishment.
Read moreFor the fifth year in a row, the annual Boomfest comic arts festival is underway in several venues around St. Petersburg. Boomfest is an international festival showcasing comic arts with exhibitions and events all over the city.
Read moreThe more than five year reconstruction of Moscow's famous Bolshoi Theatre is finally coming to an end. The theatre will reopen to guests on October 28th.
Read moreMoscow celebrated its 864th birthday this past weekend. The exact date of Moscow's birth is unknown, the first reference to Moscow was in 1147. Moscow city day is celebrated every year the first weekend of September.
Read moreCurrently the World Press Photo 2011 exhibition is being held in St. Petersburg until September 15th at the Loft Project Etazhi. The exhibit displays 200 winning shots from the annual World Press Photo photojournalism awards.
Read moreThe Rostral Columns, located on Vasilevsky Island on opposite sides of the stock exchange, are examples of Greek revival architecture erected in 1811. The columns are an important landmark on the Neva River in St. Petersburg.
Read moreBritish rock star and former member of the band The Police gave a free concert on the Palace Square in front of the Hermitage in connection with the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Read moreMaxim is a new restaurant in the suburb of Repino, just outside St. Petersburg on the Gulf of Finland. The restaurant offers incredible food at incredible prices. The location is ideal, in a calm, quiet, and beautiful spot right on the water.
Read moreSt. Petersburg and Moscow, along with the Golden Ring cities, get all the glory, but there are some other great historical places to see when you visit Russia. One of my favorites is Pskov, only a few hours bus ride from St. Petersburg. My favorite attraction in Pskov is the Kremlin, it is a work of art in the realm of medieval forts.
Read moreYesterday, May 9th, Russia celebrated arguably its main holiday, Victory Day. People across the nation gathered on city squares to watch the parades and other celebrations, or at home watched with family and friends!
Read moreTo celebrate Easter yesterday, the Russians baked the world's largest "kulich," a traditional Russian Easter cake similar to the Italian panettone.
Read more50 years ago today, April 12th, 1961, the "space race" ended with Yuri Gagarin's flight into space. Gagarin and the Russians succeeded in sending the first human into space. This week the world is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Gagarin's historical flight.
Read moreToday I want to tell you about an amazing yacht club and resort in Zelenogorsk, a suburb of St. Petersburg, on the Gulf of Finland. The resort has rooms facing the gulf as well as several cottages along the gulf. It would be a great place to have a restful weekend during the winter or summer season.
Read moreAs we morn the victims of the tragic events in at the Moscow airport lets not be deterred by the terrorists. I firmly believe Russia is still a safe place to travel to. Terrorism is not a Russian problem, it´s a world problem, and we are all fighting against it! We should remember to treat people with hospitality in order to create greater understanding.
Read moreNothing like a little football in the snow to celebrate Christmas day!
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