
Russia
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10 Interesting Facts About Moscow’s Kremlin
Russia’s capital, Moscow, is Europe’s biggest city. The Kremlin is Moscow’s most visited attraction and one of the world’s most remarkable buildings. The historic fortified complex is situated in the very heart of the city. In fact, the imposing fortress overlooks the Moskva river to the south, St. Basil’s Cathedral and Red Square to the…
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6 Things You Should Know Before Traveling to Russia
Are you visiting Russia for the first time and don’t know where to start? Planning a trip can always be quite overwhelming. Yet, ‘overwhelming’ can become an understatement when that trip involves visiting the largest country in the world! To say the least, Russia is fascinating, extreme, epic, diverse, whimsical, and crazy. To help you…
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12 Surprising Facts About Russia
As the world’s largest country and making up over a seventh of the earth’s entire land mass, it’s no wonder Russia is so diverse! Spanning 11 time zones and with a climate that varies from the subtropical heat of Sochi in the south, to the freezing Artic terrain of Siberia, Russia is guaranteed to intrigue…
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4 Must-Go European Destinations this Winter
Sure, European summers are nothing short of incredible! But winter in Europe doesn’t mean it just has to be all hibernation and gloom. Believe it or not, some destinations in Europe are actually even better to visit in the winter. Not to mention the bonus of less tourists, easier to book accommodation, more affordable and…
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Moscow Palaces for Everyday People
With 7 million people riding it/users on a typical weekday, Moscow metro is the second busiest transit system in the world after Tokyo. Opened in 1935 during Stalin’s era, it was originally intended to be ‘the people’s palaces’. Its 185 luxury decorated stations feature marble, mosaics, stained glass, decorative tiles and chandeliers. Most of the construction…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Russia
Russia is best known for being the world’s largest country. Making up over a seventh of the earth’s entire land mass, it’s hardly surprising that the country should be so culturally, historically and visually diverse. It’s precisely this diversity and element of the unexpected that appeals to intrepid travellers, eager to identify the true personality…