Useful tips
Exchanging rubles
People frequently ask questions about this important aspect of traveling to Russia. The ruble is the only official currency in Russia. The denominations are in the amount of 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 200, 100 and 50 rubles. The most common coins are 10, 5, 2 and 1 ruble. In this article we are going to...
Russian souvenirs
When we think what souvenir to buy in Russia, the typical answer is " Matryoshka " (wooden nesting doll) or " Balalaika " (musical instrument). It is easy to find matryoshkas and balalaikas. We want to note parenthetically that, according to some versions, the matryoshka was not initially a Russian...
Russian holidays
In Russia, there are holidays that originate from various ancient (and not so ancient) traditions, and we recommend taking the holiday calendar into consideration: some of them might be interesting for you to participate in, while other might not. Here are some large-scale holidays and the dates...
Russian vodka
Everyone knows what vodka is, but not many people go into details to learn more about this traditional Russian product that presents a great interest for the visitors of Russia as well as the locals. We are going to tell you a little more about this drink with ancient history. You can learn about...