Traveling Russia by Train

No matter what is said about Russia, one fact is true - it is a huge country stretching from the Baltic and Black Seas in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the East. And one of the best ways to travel Russia and see all its beauties is surely by train. Going from Moscow to St Petersburg is actually a one-night trip, but there is something romantic even about such a short journey: you can order a traditional Russian tea in a glass with an old decorated glass-holder and enjoy quiet talk with your friends to the sound of wheels. If you plan to have a longer travel, e.g. from Moscow to Kazan, you'll get an unforgettable experience of watching endless fields and woods and small Russian towns, where the trains usually stop and you can get off for several minutes and walk a bit.

Russia's Trans-Siberian Railway

Russia's Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest continuous rail line on earth, each run clattering along in an epic journey of almost six thousand miles (or about ten thousand kilometers) over one third of the globe. For most of its history, the Trans-Siberian journey has been an experience of almost continuous movement, seven days or more of extraordinary train travel through the vast expanse of Russia. It runs from Moscow to Vladivostok via southern Siberia. While it attracts many foreign tourists, it is widely used by Russian people to travel around the country.Highway Chita-Khabarovsk awaited in 2010The Trans-Siberia Railway: Moscow to BeijingTrans-Siberian Railroad and the wars of 20th century

Flats for rent Moscow

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Sviyazhsk: combining incompatible

Sviyazhsk is a settlement on the island in the Middle Volga, which has been turned into a huge water reservoir. Earlier it was not an island, but a town on the hill. If I ask you where such different odious characters as Ivan the Terrible, Leo Trotsky and Judas Iscariot could meet, the answer is Sviyazhsk.

New Plant Tranquilizers Developed

Russian scientists from the city of Tomsk currently work on an original nootropic tranquilizer, made from Atragene speciosa Weinm, a rare perennial vine. Main difference of this plant-based preparation from similar synthetic drugs is total lack of side effects.

Renting Moscow flats and mini-hotels

Renting an apartment in Russia, especially in Moscow, is a budget alternative of living in a hotel. Suburban mini-hotels are good as well for such purposes. The market of apartments for rent is very rich in various offers in both Russian capitals. The variety of the prices is considerable and even disorients at the first. But nevertheless it is possible, and you can do it promptly after spending some time surfing thematic sites. But maybe you do not want to spend your time surfing web-sites in Russia. If you are interested in the short term renting (and most probably you are), we can recommend you...

Moscow Playbill. February, part II

Russia is famous all over the world for its ballet and circus traditions as well as for its folk songs and dances, and everyone who comes to Russia wants a chance to see the live performance of Russian theatre. But many people who come to Russia for a short-term visit only know about the Bolshoi theatre, where tickets are usually hard to get and attendance fees for top performances (such as “Swan Lake” or “the Nutcracker”) can be quite high.

Moscow Playbill. February, part II

Russia is famous all over the world for its ballet and circus traditions as well as for its folk songs and dances, and everyone who comes to Russia wants a chance to see the live performance of Russian theatre. But many people who come to Russia for a short-term visit only know about the Bolshoi theatre, where tickets are usually hard to get and attendance fees for top performances (such as “Swan Lake” or “the Nutcracker”) can be quite high.

Propaganda Poster and Front-line Photography of 1941-1945

The exhibition Propaganda Poster and Front-line Photography of 1941-1945 dedicated to the 65th anniversary since the end of the Great Patriotic War has been opened in the Central House of Artist.

Anti-HIV Vaccine Sent for Clinical Trials

Russian scientists developed an anti-HIV vaccine, which has several advantages over foreign analogues.

Three Russian oil&gas companies may unite

A new gas company may appear in Russia in case Sibneftegaz, Purgaz and Nortgaz unite.

Tsaritsyno Estate Moulds after Restoration

One year after the end of expensive and long restoration of the famous museum reserve Tsaritsyno, Moscow, a large-scale check-up of the complex was carried out.

Flower to Perform Endoscopic Examination

Students from Moscow Institute of Physics and Engineering developed a device, called “Lily-of-the -valley”, which makes endoscopic examinations much less unpleasant.

Russian Drunkenness

Everywhere we hear statements that Russians are the nation most intemperate in using of alcoholic drinks and it was allegedly like that from time immemorial. Often we, the Russians, also repeat the affirmations about the "historical predisposition" of Russians to alcohol. However, the history of Russia refutes this myth.

Sheremetyevo opens checking-in from the city for the international flights

The international airport of Sheremetyevo has decided to open checking-in from the city for the international flights as well. Earlier such a possibility was available for the domestic flights’ passengers. The point for checking in will be opened on the railway station of Belorussky Vokzal, from where the Aeroexpress trains go to the airport.

S7 Airlines increases fuel surcharge

The air company of S7 Airlines (Siberia) has increased fuel surcharge for domestic flights a little. It has increased from 300 to 400 rubles for each flight segment additionally to the main tariff and other taxes, amounting to 40 rubles + 2,5 % to the ticket’s price.

Did Tartar Mongol Yoke Affect Russian Gene Pool?

Russian geneticists claim that centuries of contacting with Tatars and Mongols left almost no trace in European gene pool, which includes Russians.

Alexey Rybnikov Concert Hall to Appear in Moscow

A multipurpose concert hall of the well-known composer Alexey Rybnikov will appear in Moscow within 2 years.

Laser Cuts Sapphires for Light Diodes

Russian engineers are working on a technology for making sapphire substrates for large-gap semiconductors.

Soviet Animation Characters to Save Muscovites from Financial Crisis

Since mid February images of popular animation characters have been displayed on banners, publicity boards and video screens in the center of Moscow.

Moscow Playbill. February, part II

Russia is famous all over the world for its ballet and circus traditions as well as for its folk songs and dances, and everyone who comes to Russia wants a chance to see the live performance of Russian theatre. But many people who come to Russia for a short-term visit only know about the Bolshoi theatre, where tickets are usually hard to get and attendance fees for top performances (such as “Swan Lake” or “the Nutcracker”) can be quite high.

23 February — Homeland Defender’s Day

Initially this was a holiday dedicated to Russian soldiers, who literally defended our homeland. But with time, as all men in Russia must spend two years in military service, this day became a national men’s holiday. Women give presents to all men they are acquainted with: colleagues at work as well as all men-friends, husbands, fathers, brothers, and sons.
February 23 is a day off in Russia.

Fighting Cancer – What Russian Science Suggests

Russian authorities decided to fund production of several anti-cancer nano-agents with precise delivery of active component to a malignant growth. The results of this programme would be effective and affordable anticancer treatment with precise delivery in the form of liposomes, immunoliposomes and monoclonal antibodies.

Gorny Altay: getting around for the single travelers

Some people like guided excursions and tours with a rich program, leaving no time for the individual planes. Others like to be absolutely independent, instead of some difficulties like buying tickets, looking for and booking hotels and hostels, etc. If you have decided to visit Gorny Altay but do not want any guided and excursions, whatever interesting and comfortable for the foreign tourist it would be, you maybe need some information.

Moscow Playbill. February, part II

Russia is famous all over the world for its ballet and circus traditions as well as for its folk songs and dances, and everyone who comes to Russia wants a chance to see the live performance of Russian theatre. But many people who come to Russia for a short-term visit only know about the Bolshoi theatre, where tickets are usually hard to get and attendance fees for top performances (such as “Swan Lake” or “the Nutcracker”) can be quite high.

An ultra modern terminal to appear in Vnukovo in 2010

The international airport of Vnukovo in Moscow is going to provide itself with a new ultra modern terminal in 2010. It will be already in the May, when the first stage of the new terminal begins functioning.

Discounts for Altay tours

The tour operators providing services on Gorny Altay have organized a discount action for some popular tours. The action’s point is that booking and paying tour in advance gives you a discount, which depends on the date you’ve booked and paid.

Nano-Powders for Rocket Fuel

Russian scientists performed several experiments with rocket fuel with added aluminum nano-powders. This helped making this fuel more ecologically friendly.

Russian Copyright Society Accuses Beyonce of Illegal Performance of its Songs

The Russian Copyright Society demands the organizer of the Moscow concert of the American singer Beyonce to pay the author's fee - about 2.5 million roubles for public performance of its songs without the Society’s permission.

Electronic Dictionary of Nanotechnology Terms to be Compiled

Russian scientists have finished first stage of compiling electronic dictionary of nanotechnology terms.

Gorny Altay: getting around for the single travelers

Some people like guided excursions and tours with a rich program, leaving no time for the individual planes. Others like to be absolutely independent, instead of some difficulties like buying tickets, looking for and booking hotels and hostels, etc. If you have decided to visit Gorny Altay but do not want any guided and excursions, whatever interesting and comfortable for the foreign tourist it would be, you maybe need some information.

Gorny Altay: getting around for the single travelers

Some people like guided excursions and tours with a rich program, leaving no time for the individual planes. Others like to be absolutely independent, instead of some difficulties like buying tickets, looking for and booking hotels and hostels, etc. If you have decided to visit Gorny Altay but do not want any guided and excursions, whatever interesting and comfortable for the foreign tourist it would be, you maybe need some information.

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Enigma of Old Russian Ornaments

Russian ornamentation is justly considered one of the most interesting phenomena of the world art culture. It represents a unique realm of artistic images. Throughout centuries the Russian ornament was changing and transforming, but unalterably excited imagination of contemporaries with its inherent poetry and beauty of lines and colours.

Renting Moscow flats and mini-hotels

Renting an apartment in Russia, especially in Moscow, is a budget alternative of living in a hotel. Suburban mini-hotels are good as well for such purposes. The market of apartments for rent is very rich in various offers in both Russian capitals. The variety of the prices is considerable and even disorients at the first. But nevertheless it is possible, and you can do it promptly after spending some time surfing thematic sites. But maybe you do not want to spend your time surfing web-sites in Russia. If you are interested in the short term renting (and most probably you are), we can recommend you...

Yevgeni Karelov

Just one talented film, which was popular for decades, can become justification of somebody’s life, dedicated to cinema. The film director Yevgeni Karelov created such a film — Two Comrades Were Serving (1968).

Moscow authorities suggest sober weekends

The head of the Moscow Duma Health Commission suggested that alcohol sales should be curtailed.

Google and Russian Railways present virtual train Moscow – Vladivostok

The companies of Google and Russian Railways have got a virtual train Moscow – Vladivostok on the road. It follows on route of the Trans-Siberian Railway. The Internet project includes and combines in-stream video, photos, auteur pieces, topographic data and audio books.

Novorossijsk resident suspected in the starting a porno video on one of the street screen in the centre of Moscow on the Garden Ring Street in January, this year, released on recognizance.

Exhibition on Friendship of Chaliapin and Gorky Opens in Kazan

The exposition that has opened today in the Kazan Literary Memorial Museum is dedicated to friendship of the two outstanding figures of Russian culture: Maxim Gorky and Feodor Chaliapin.

Natalya Komarova – second female governor in Russia

Natalya Komarova was declared as a new governor of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra by the Duma of the region. She is the second female governor in the history of New Russia after Valentina Matvienko, the acting governor of St. Petersburg.

Retrospective of Underground Artist of the 1970s in Tretyakov Gallery

The first personal exhibition of nonconformist Mikhail Odnoralov in Russia has been opened in the Tretyakov Gallery.

Transuranic Element Weighed Inside an Accelerator

First time in the world physicists weighed a nucleus of a transuranic element, nobelium, directly in an accelerator.

St. Valentine’s Day in Restored Palaces of Russian Museum

The winter garden of the Marble Palace of Saint Petersburg will become a mini stage for the festival Imperial Gardens of Russia and a venue of romantic events.

Icons $ 30 Million Worth Stolen from Tsaritsyno Museum

A collection of icons $ 30 million worth has disappeared from the museum in Tsaritsyno, Moscow.

Moscow Playbill. February, Part I

Russia is famous all over the world for its ballet and circus traditions as well as for its folk songs and dances, and everyone who comes to Russia wants a chance to see the live performance of Russian theatre. But many people who come to Russia for a short-term visit only know about the Bolshoi theatre, where tickets are usually hard to get and attendance fees for top performances (such as “Swan Lake” or “the Nutcracker”) can be quite high.

Peptides Fight Cancer and Ageing

Biologically active peptides or peptide bio-regulators are known to reduce development frequency of some tumors and to increase average life expectancy. Russian scientists from carcinogenesis and onco-gerontology of the Research Institute of Oncology have studied effects of peptide bio-regulating molecules for 35 years and finally decided to share their results with the public.

Moscow Playbill. February, Part I

Russia is famous all over the world for its ballet and circus traditions as well as for its folk songs and dances, and everyone who comes to Russia wants a chance to see the live performance of Russian theatre. But many people who come to Russia for a short-term visit only know about the Bolshoi theatre, where tickets are usually hard to get and attendance fees for top performances (such as “Swan Lake” or “the Nutcracker”) can be quite high

10 kilos hashish found in the judge’s luggage

The judge from St. Petersburg has brought 10 kilos hashish to Moscow. All the ten kilograms were found in his things at the Leningradskiy Vokzal Railway Station in Moscow.

Famous Settlement of Artists Risks to be Demolished

The Moscow settlement Sokol more widely known as the ‘settlement of artists’ might share the bitter lot of the settlement Rechnik, which is now being aggressively brought down by municipal authorities.

Moscow Playbill. February, Part I

Russia is famous all over the world for its ballet and circus traditions as well as for its folk songs and dances, and everyone who comes to Russia wants a chance to see the live performance of Russian theatre. But many people who come to Russia for a short-term visit only know about the Bolshoi theatre, where tickets are usually hard to get and attendance fees for top performances (such as “Swan Lake” or “the Nutcracker”) can be quite high.

10 kilos hashish found in the judge’s luggage

The judge from St. Petersburg has brought 10 kilos hashish to Moscow. All the ten kilograms were found in his things at the Leningradskiy Vokzal Railway Station in Moscow.

Alexander Vampilov

lexander Vampilov with his outstanding plays and short stories became a truly cult figure in the 1970s. Within ten short years of his literary career he managed to create his own peculiar realm of the play. Later, after his untimely death, his plays took the world stage, whereas his name came to be considered among the most notable classic playwrights and theatre figures.

Artificial Skin to Treat Severe Burns

Extensive burns are a very difficult thing to cure – the larger is damaged area, the harder it is to cover the wound. However, Russian medics recently saved two people, 98% of whose skin was burnt.

Artificial Skin to Treat Severe Burns

Extensive burns are a very difficult thing to cure – the larger is damaged area, the harder it is to cover the wound. However, Russian medics recently saved two people, 98% of whose skin was burnt.

Moscow Playbill. February, Part I

Russia is famous all over the world for its ballet and circus traditions as well as for its folk songs and dances, and everyone who comes to Russia wants a chance to see the live performance of Russian theatre. But many people who come to Russia for a short-term visit only know about the Bolshoi theatre, where tickets are usually hard to get and attendance fees for top performances (such as “Swan Lake” or “the Nutcracker”) can be quite high

Mysterious Altay: cradlehand of civilizations and plenty of tourist possibilities

Altay is one of the most enigmatic places in Russia and maybe in the world. It is a cradleland of ancient civilizations, which left their tumuli, stone statues with mysterious writings and signs. The nature is still wild and maiden there. The tourist possibilities of Altay are really huge. The tourists are offered multiple types of services summer and winter alike, including horse or camel riding, rafting, trekking, ski and helicopter tours. The fans of alpinism, paragliders and speleologists will be also satisfied. The ethnic history and present of Altai is also very rich: this is the place where three great religions of Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Moreover, there is national Altay epos Maaday Kara having nothing to do with these ones, and tales, and legends.

Moscow Playbill. February, Part I

Russia is famous all over the world for its ballet and circus traditions as well as for its folk songs and dances, and everyone who comes to Russia wants a chance to see the live performance of Russian theatre. But many people who come to Russia for a short-term visit only know about the Bolshoi theatre, where tickets are usually hard to get and attendance fees for top performances (such as “Swan Lake” or “the Nutcracker”) can be quite high.

Vagrich Bakhchanyan Exhibition Opens in Moscow

A large-scale exhibition of Vagrich Bakhchanyan - a classic of modern art - has been opened in Moscow. One of the series of his works is titles Americans Through Russians’ Eyes.

Searching for New Oil, Gas and Iron Ore Deposits

Russian scientists developed and already tested the portable generator “Energia-1” for deep geoelectric investigations of Earth’s crust.

Musicians to Celebrate Jubilee of Moscow Rock on City Day

A two-day festival Moscow Beat will be organized in the capital of Russia to mark the 45th anniversary of Moscow rock in 2010.

Russia confirms its right for applying nuclear weapons

The new defense doctrine of Russia has been embraced by the Russia’s Security Council on the daily briefing. The document is to be published after approving by Presidential Decree. Nikolay Patrushev, the secretary of the Russia’s Security Council reported about it on the February, 1.

Petersburg Centre to be Cleared of Advertisements

Deputies of the City Duma of Saint Petersburg consider a draft law that prohibits placement of outdoor advertising on monuments of architecture that are located in the historical centre of the Northern capital.

Heavy weather disturbing functioning of Sheremetyevo airport

Seven flights were removed from the airport of Sheremetyevo to the airport of Domodedovo in Moscow because of icy runway caused by the heavy weather. The weather in Moscow has changed from frosts to the thaw

Vladimir Obruchev

Vladimir Obruchev's studies brought the world new knowledge about Asia and Siberia, as well as several good science fiction novels.

Khibiny Mountains: skiing, snowboarding and reindeer safari behind the polar circle

First of all, Khibiny Mountains is one of the two main mountain ranges of the Kola Peninsula (Murmansk Region). It is the highest mountain range in Russia, which is situated beyond the Polar circle. Moreover, Khibiny is the oldest mountain range in Russia, that’s why they are not very high. They are about one milliard years old. They exist like mountains all this time.

Anastasia Vyaltseva

In the early 20th century Vyaltseva enjoyed enormous popularity; she was called “Seagull of Russian variety art” and ‘Russian Cinderella”, who turned from a simple housemaid into one of the richest and most famous women in Russia. Concerts of the “peerless” singer were always a great success and her gramophone records were extremely long-run.

Bacteria Eaters Help People

Medics are seriously worried – antibiotics become useless, when treating many deathful infections. The only solution, according to medics, is in viruses.

Sochi: no smoking Olympic Games city

Antismoking campaign has begun in the city of Sochi. Smoking in the Olympic Games host city – 2014 is prohibited now on the beaches (there are 161 beaches in Sochi), in parks, public gardens, schools, hospitals and cultural institutions.

Return of the Arctic Sea

The Russian dry-cargo ship of Arctic Sea, captured by pirates last year, is putting to the sea again. The voyage takes place in February. The dry-cargo ship dry-cargo ship will be saile by the same captain.

Science Superpowers Club – No Place for Russia Anymore

Political situation, “brain drain” and indifference towards science made Russia lose a position of a country, which sent the first ever satellite to space, Thomson Reuters agency’s research showed.

Russians smoke less, the study says

Healthy life style seems to become more popular in Russia as smoking gradually loses its appeal.

Gazprom and Hungarian Development bank South Stream JV

Russian gas monopolist and MFB, Hungarian Development Bank, have signed foundation documents for South Stream Hungary Zrt. joint venture.

Russian Vodka is 145 years old

This day in the Russian history is supposed to be the 145th birthday of vodka, one of the symbols of Russia. It was on the January, 31, 1865, when the world famous Russian chemist Dmitriy Mendeleev defended his doctor thesis Essay on integration of spirit with water. So this day is considered as a birthday of the Russian national drink, vodka, although everything was not so simple.

Smolensk Artist Wins First International Exhibition of Deaf

The first international exhibition of deaf artists Colour Power of Silence has taken place in Croatia.

Russia and South Ossetia signed agreement for visa-free regime

Russia and South Ossetia have signed an agreement on visa-free regime between them today on the Monday, February, 1. The foreign ministers of both countries, Sergey Lavrov and Murat Dzhioev signed it with their own hands.

Vagrich Bakhchanyan Exhibition Opens in Moscow

large-scale exhibition of Vagrich Bakhchanyan - a classic of modern art - has been opened in Moscow. One of the series of his works is titles Americans Through Russians’ Eyes.