November 01, 2011 The Heart of the Trans-Siberian It was the last, most difficult part of the Trans-Siberian to build – a 90 km stretch of railway bending around Lake Baikal’s southern coast. To this day it preserves the ethos of its age and is the symbolic heart of the 9,289 kilometer rail line. Travel
July 01, 2011 Candy Land Just a few hours’ drive from Moscow is the wonderfully preserved, ancient town of Kolomna. And here, amidst golden-domed churches and a beautifully restored kremlin, there is a hidden gem of a museum. Travel
March 01, 2011 Cycling Across Russia Two young Americans decide to ride across the breadth of Eurasia, and spent 162 days traversing 6000 miles of Russian roads (and non-roads). They survived. And they brought back this tale. Travel
January 01, 2011 Trekking Baikal Winter offers unique travel opportunities to Russia, particularly when it comes to Siberia. For instance, how about a trek across the world’s largest freshwater lake? Or ice skating atop crystal clear waters, then enjoying a searing banya...? Travel
January 01, 2011 Baikal and Irkutsk a Century Ago An excerpt from George Kennan's famous diary of his travels across Siberia, Tent Life in Siberia, in which he finds out he is not so fluent in Russian as he thought he was. History Travel
November 01, 2010 Russia on the March In recent years, a resurgent interest in religious pilgrimages has swept through Russia. Stella Rock joined 20,000 Russians on a 150-kilometer journey through Kirov region and brought back this story. Religion Travel
September 01, 2010 Pushkin Turns 300 Once the Romanovs’ summer home, Pushkin is a sleepy suburb of St. Petersburg with a storied history. And, thanks to the presence of royal palaces, it is also one of Russia’s most touristed towns. Travel
June 06, 2009 Finding Russian Adventures A guide, with links, to adventure travel in Karelia and beyond. Travel Russia File
November 01, 2004 Two Cities: A Tale On Russia’s western frontier, two cities straddle an international border that is less than 15 years old. Travel
September 01, 2004 North to Narym This island of internal exile dates to the tsarist era. Even Stalin was sent here. And it is still quite difficult to get there or away. Travel