Entering Russia Entering Russia with one or two of your dogs is not a very complicated procedure. There is no quarantine, and you don’t need any import permit. Microchips for dogs are still not mandatory in Russia either. However, some veterinary … [Read more...] about To Russia With Dog
What To See In Moscow For Free
By: Annatan Moscow is believed to be one of the most expensive cities in the world. However this is not always true. The public transport and local food do not cost much and travelers can easily explore this city on a budget. Here we offer a list … [Read more...] about What To See In Moscow For Free
Dacha – Home Away From Home
A Russian dacha isn't something you'll find elsewhere. This home away from home is a unique phenomenon in the life of every Russian, a vacation retreat and a Russian lifestyle way to live closer to nature. The dacha is also not a sign of wealth, as … [Read more...] about Dacha – Home Away From Home
Peter the Great – A Great Emperor Who Engineered the Rise of Russia
By David Paul Wagner Peter I of Russia (1672-1725), commonly known as Peter the Great, was one of the greatest czars (rulers) of Russia. He is famous for introducing Western civilization and technology to Russia and for making Russia, till then … [Read more...] about Peter the Great – A Great Emperor Who Engineered the Rise of Russia
Lake Baikal, Russia: Seven Days on Olkhon Island
Let's get one thing straight: the water in Lake Baikal is cold. It's late afternoon in the middle of July, the sun is beating down and the thermometer is touching thirty. Perfect for a dip in the water, right? Wrong. It's freezing. But there is an … [Read more...] about Lake Baikal, Russia: Seven Days on Olkhon Island
Subway Dogs of Moscow
The elite of Moscow’s 35,000 stray dogs are about 500 Russian dogs constantly living in the Moscow subway (Metro). About 50 of subway dogs have learned to ride the trains, commuting from quiet suburbs stations where they spend the night to downtown … [Read more...] about Subway Dogs of Moscow
Traditional Russian Weddings
Traditional Weddings are still very common in Russia. Some include western traditions such as bridesmaids and grooms-men but most still have the significant aspects of a traditional wedding ceremony. A traditional wedding ceremony in the Eastern … [Read more...] about Traditional Russian Weddings