Did you know Christmas celebrations in Russia take place in January?
Did you know Christmas celebrations in Russia take place in January?
06 January 2020
The Christmas decorations were all packed away weeks ago here in the UK,
but Russia’s just finished clearing up
after its Christmas celebrations.
In Russia, those following the Orthodox rel...
Why not visit the Tolstoy Estate Museum?
Why not visit the Tolstoy Estate Museum?
05 November 2019
Leo Tolstoy was one of Russia’s great writers, the creator of epic works such as War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Snubbed by the Nobel committee despite multiple nominations for the Literature Prize, history h...
Have you been to Muzeon Park?
Have you been to Muzeon Park?
10 October 2019
It’s been almost three decades since the break-up of the Soviet Union, yet our fascination with it shows no sign of going into that same terminal decline. And one way that manifests itself is by visiting the p...
It’ll soon be Moscow day!
It’ll soon be Moscow day!
03 September 2019
Moscow will celebrate its 872nd birthday over the first full weekend in September. It’s fitting that there’ll be a big bash as the city itself kicked off after a party. Then, the host was Prince Yuri Dolkgoruk...
Have you visited the Arkhangelskoye Estate near Moscow?
Have you visited the Arkhangelskoye Estate near Moscow?
02 August 2019
St Petersburg is well known for its palaces and museums, but you’ll find an estate just as beautiful and historic on the outskirts of Moscow. This architectural complex is called the Arkhangelskoye Estate and ...
What you need to know about the VDNKh Park in Moscow
What you need to know about the VDNKh Park in Moscow
04 July 2019
Constructed in 1939, VDNKh aimed to showcase the finest aspects of the socialist era, its economy and its lifestyle. Originally, the VDNKh opened as the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy. Toda...
Seven ways to enjoy Russia’s Karelia region
Seven ways to enjoy Russia’s Karelia region
14 June 2019
Karelia, tucked up against the Finnish border in Russia’s far north west, does things a little differently. Located beside the White Sea and Lapland, this year-round destination is a delight for nature lovers ...
Why not book a Volga river cruise to mark Volga Day?
Why not book a Volga river cruise to mark Volga Day?
14 May 2019
May 20th is Volga Day in Russia. You might think it a little odd that a river has its own commemorative day, but that pales in comparison to some of the more bonkers holidays that the month throws up: No Pants...
It’s Victory Day in Russia this May
It’s Victory Day in Russia this May
29 April 2019
Russia commemorates Victory Day on May 9th. It’s an important date on the calendar, marking the day when Russians got their country back after defeating Nazi Germany in World War Two. If you’re wondering why R...
The White Nights festival in St. Petersburg
The White Nights festival in St. Petersburg
24 April 2019
Culture vultures with a penchant for staying up late: this one’s for you. In midsummer, on account of its latitude, St Petersburg becomes the city of the white nights. The sun sets late into the evening and da...
It’s International Women’s Day – how will you mark the occasion?
It’s International Women’s Day – how will you mark the occasion?
07 March 2019
This year, the theme of International Women’s day is #BalanceforBetter. Organisers have the following message for those intending to formally mark the occasion, which this year falls on Friday 8th March:
“A ...
Don’t be daunted – travelling through Russia is easier than you think!
Don’t be daunted – travelling through Russia is easier than you think!
12 February 2019
I’m a keen solo traveller but the first time I visited Russia I’ll admit I was daunted. My plan was to cross the country on an epic Trans-Siberian adventure, but I was worried about the language barrier and abo...
A Short Video about Travelling with Go Russia
A Short Video about Travelling with Go Russia
12 February 2019
Here at Just Go Russia we sent a film crew to follow one of our most popular tours.
This short video gives an idea of how Go Russia tours are designed and run: from the moment, the tourists are met at the in...
Commemorate a hundred years since Solzhenitsyn’s birth this December
Commemorate a hundred years since Solzhenitsyn’s birth this December
20 November 2018
One of the most moving pieces of Russian literature is surely One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich. It bears the distinction of being the only one of Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn’s works to be published i...
Is it time you visited Novosibirsk?
Is it time you visited Novosibirsk?
10 October 2018
Unless you’re a regular visitor to Russia, you probably won’t have put Novosibirsk on your sightseeing itinerary. But that’s a mistake: though overshadowed by Moscow and St Petersburg, there are plenty of reaso...
October sees World Space Week
October sees World Space Week
23 September 2018
Over 3700 events spread across 80 countries marked 2017’s World Space Week and this year is set to equal if not better that programme. This year the theme is “Space Unites the World” and events take place from ...
Will you celebrate Moscow day this September?
Will you celebrate Moscow day this September?
15 August 2018
Moscow turns 871 this September and the City Day holiday is a big deal to its residents. It’s not too late to book a trip to the Russian capital and join in with the celebrations. Here’s what to expect if you d...
It’s Baikal Day!
It’s Baikal Day!
06 August 2018
On the fourth Sunday in August, Russians celebrate Baikal Day. It’s a relatively new occasion, marked only since 1999, but it’s designed to remind people of the beauty of this magnificent lake and its surroundi...
Commemorating the last of the tsars
Commemorating the last of the tsars
06 July 2018
Right now, with all eyes on the World Cup, Yekaterinburg is making the news as one of Russia’s football venues. Its stadium has seen the action as Uruguay and Egypt slugged it out, Peru tackled France, Japan we...
The cats of the Hermitage
The cats of the Hermitage
21 May 2018
This summer, the world cup comes to Russia and the spotlight will be – unusually – on a cat named Achilles. He’s no ordinary cat, of course, and he’ll also be the only animal in the country to receive a fan ide...