Balalaika

Today the Russian folk stringed musical instrument balalaika is going through hard times. There are not so many professional balalaika players left; country people have abandoned this once popular instrument. There have been ups and downs in the history of balalaika, yet it still lives and remains one of the symbols of Russian folk culture.

Souvenirs from Russia

Find here a colourful array of original Russian handicrafts!
Each of them can make a special present and a wonderful souvenir
that radiates fascinating spirit of Russian fairy tale+
And you don't even have to go to Russia to buy them -
just choose the ones you like most and place an order!

Russian Handicrafts – Souvenir Gifts with Feeling

Russia has always been rich in resourceful masters able to invent the ways of bringing beauty and miracle into mundane living and ordinary household things. The realm of Russian folk handicrafts, which are actually the best gift souvenirs one can find in Russia, is multicoloured and varied; anyone can chose something to one’s liking

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Summer in Moscow is traditionally a time when people get out to dacha’s or for the summer holidays, but there are still plenty of things to see in various Moscow clubs and concert halls for those who are in town.

Souvenirs from Russia

Find here a colourful array of original Russian handicrafts!
Each of them can make a special present and a wonderful souvenir
that radiates fascinating spirit of Russian fairy tale+
And you don't even have to go to Russia to buy them -
just choose the ones you like most and place an order!

Souvenir Playing Cards 900-06С Moscow dark blue 55

This is an original two-in-one present: not only a set of picturesque sights of Moscow, which can be a souvenir by itself, but at the same time real playing cards! This deck of souvenir playing cards contains 55 of the best views of Moscow.

Russian Handicrafts – Souvenir Gifts with Feeling

Russia has always been rich in resourceful masters able to invent the ways of bringing beauty and miracle into mundane living and ordinary household things. The realm of Russian folk handicrafts, which are actually the best gift souvenirs one can find in Russia, is multicoloured and varied; anyone can chose something to one’s liking

MOSCOW PLAYBILL

Summer in Moscow is traditionally a time when people get out to dacha’s or for the summer holidays, but there are still plenty of things to see in various Moscow clubs and concert halls for those who are in town.

72 hours visa-free in St. Petersburg

Administration of ST. Petersburg has offered to allow visa-free residence in St. Petersburg for the foreigners arrived in the international airport of Pulkovo. This measure is to be considered as one towards visa abolition between Russia and EU countries.

Ivan IV the Terrible and Peter I to be Immortalized in Vologda

New monuments may appear in Vologda. The city’s department of town-planning has put forward the initiative of establishing monuments to Ivan IV and Peter I.

American Express travellers checks to be bought commission free

American Express travellers checks are availiable in all bank departments of Moscow Bank of Sberbank Rossii, Far Eastern Bank of Sberbank Rossii and Sberbank Operation Departments as well commission free

Fine Arts Fair Resumed in Moscow

After a two-year break the International Fair of Fine Arts will take place in Moscow.

Bertrand Lavier’s Aftermoon Starts in Moscow

The exhibition Aftermoon by the French art classic Bertrand Lavier opens in TsUM Art Foundation on Friday.

Russia and America to Train Personnel for Russian Innovation Park

Moscow Bauman State Technical University and Massachusetts Technology Institute will train engineers of highest qualification for further employment in Russian “Silicon Valley” – Skolkovo innovation park.

Large Hadron Collider to Be Modernized

Russian scientists from the Institute of Nuclear Physics, located in the city of Novosibirsk, build a new facility, which will enhance LHC’s performance 100 times.

Caves of Pinega: visibly alive

The caves of Pinega are a few systems of including about 100 sinks, situated in the karst area in the Pinezhsky District of Arkhangelsk Region, in the interstream area of the Pinega and Kuloy Rivers. The caves are situated on the territory of the Pinega natural reserve. They have some special features, instead of the caves of Caucasus and others, but the most interesting one is that the changes in the configuration and plan of the caves, be observed during the human life: the Pinega caves live very active life.

“Plasma Shell” of Supersonic Aircrafts Can Be Real

Russian physicists have studied structure of impact waves in non-equilibrium environment. Among other applications, these studies can help lower negative effects of impact waves on supersonic flying vehicles. Impact waves usually form around bodies of “iron birds”, when they travel in the atmosphere.

Booking Taxi Online

When traveling to Russia, particularly Moscow as the most popular destination, most tourists prefer to allow for all possibilities and think how they can get from the airport to their hotel or apartment beforehand. One of the best ways is to book a taxi online in advance, when you have time to choose the right taxi-company providing English-speaking drivers

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First half of May in Moscow will be full of events dedicated to the celebration of the Great Victory 65th Anniversary. You can read more about it on special section dedicated to May 9 celebrations.

Trans-Siberian Railway tickets

Trans-Siberian Railway - the longest railway in the world, it runs through the vast expanse of Russia from Moscow to Vladivostok. One of the most exotic journeys, it will provide you with unforgettable impressions.




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