Russia Travel

Facts about Russia
Russia is a vast country with a fascinating history and topography. Here are some interesting facts about Russia.

Russia: Saint Petersburg: History of St. Petersburg
For those tourists interested in travelling to St. Petersburg, Russia, the Internet is an excellent resource for data on this historic city.

Finding a Hotel in the Odessa Ukraine
When going on vacation out of the country, looking into a hotel can be a somewhat confusing. If you are going to a country for the first time and know little about it, do some research on several Odessa Ukraine hotels before making your final choice.

Get Much More From Your Trip to Moscow
Moscow recently topped a poll of the world’s most expensive cities. And, like Russia as a whole, it’s undoubtedly seen a massive increase in the wealth of some of its inhabitants. But not all Muscovites are filthy rich and the trick to visiting the city on the cheap is to keep your eyes open for where your average man on the street is going… And follow them!

Travel in Russia: Free Guide of Saint Petersburg
For the Saint Petersburg free travel guide Flashbooking staff efforts concentrate on making it simple to read and with a nice format.

A Short Overview of a Magnificent City
Information, events, attractions and more in St Petersburg

A trip to Russia and back again
The following essays/articles/personal travelogues are all about the life of a seafarer, in short me! I am Ieuan Dolby, a Chief Engineer with Swire Pacific Offshore and I have just completed my first trip on a brand spanking new Ice Breaking Platform Supply Vessel that is now working off the coast of Sakhalin in North Eastern Russia!

Now is the Time to Travel to Russia
For a country that encompasses an area of over 10.5 million square miles, it is no coincidence most people know very little about Russia, aside, of course, from textbook blurbs of Tsarist rule, Mongolian raids, bloody revolutions and snowy, desolate Steppes. The mere expanse of the Russian border makes the country a more versatile destination than any other place in the world.

Only in Russia – The City of Tinda
Only in Russia would you build a city in the middle of nowhere. Welcome to Tinda.

Russia Travel Visa – Vodka and Old Friends
Once in Russia, you may need another visa to travel around the country. That's where vodka and old friends come in.

Siberian Bus Rides – Getting Funky With Your Bad Self
Siberia gets so cold in the winter you have to take buses if you hope to get anywhere. Do so and you'll quickly learn how to get funky with your bad self.

World Series In Russia – Huh? What?
Time for the World Series and baseball in Siberia.

Halloween In Siberia – Sort Of
Russians love a good holiday. But Halloween?

Siberia, Russia, Part 9 - Chita At Last
After seven long days, the trip was finally coming to an end. Chita. Siberia. Russia!

Siberia, Russia, Part 8 - The Slow Train
My three day trip to Siberia was turning into a seven day trip. At least I could try some authentic Russian food on the train. Perhaps not.

Siberia, Russia, Part 7 - The Trans-Siberian Railway
The famous Trans-Siberian Railway! Wide open spaces, forests, rivers and who knows what.

Siberia, Russia Part 6 - When Stairs Attack
Lots of luggage. Rain. A Russian train station. Let the fireworks begin.

Siberia, Russia Part 5 - Khabarovsk and a Little Russian
Russian at last. Time to learn a little of the language. How hard could it be? Don't ask.

Siberia, Russia Part 4 - Airport Follies and a Stern Lecture
After the best international flight I've ever taken, it was time for customs. Russian customs. Oh, my.

Siberia, Russia Part 3 - Communist Planes and Defining Fluent
Friends frowned when I mentioned I was flying Aeroflot to Russia. It turns out there was reason to smile.

Siberia, Russia Part 2 - Where Are We and What Day Is It?
Having decided to move to Siberia, it was time to actually travel. In a couple days I would be there...or maybe not.

Siberia, Russia Part 1 - Here I Come!
I was in a rut living in San Diego. A definite change was needed. Why not move to Siberia for a year?

A Day at the Summer Palace of Peter the Great
The Summer Palace of Peter the Great is a must see if you're in St. Petersburg. Just don't ask embarrassing questions.

Russia's great leap for tourism - a $100m trip to the moon
Russia's federal space agency took a giant leap in the field of cosmic tourism yesterday with the announcement it will offer a $100m (£57m) trip to the moon.