Six of the best St Petersburg wonders

Six of the best St Petersburg wonders

Six of the best St Petersburg wonders.

  • byAlison Stewart

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Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow review:A luxurious introduction to the mood of Moscow

A stay here provides a glorious overview of the power,glory and magnificence of Russia.

  • bySue Williams
Moscow's metro stations:Inside the world's most beautiful transport system

Moscow's metro stations:Inside the world's most beautiful transport system

Stalin's"People's Palaces"are a unique highlight on a Russian tour and river cruise.

  • bySue Williams
Moscow to St Petersburg cruise:How Russia has changed after 35 years

Moscow to St Petersburg cruise:How Russia has changed after 35 years

Russia has always been a fascinating place to visit,and never more so than now.

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Russia:Moscow's must-see Museum of Cosmonautics

Russia:Moscow's must-see Museum of Cosmonautics

Plucky space dogs Strelka and Belka and Yuri Gagarin's space suit are just two displays at this amazing museum.

  • bySue Williams
Airline review:Qatar Airways economy class,Boeing 777 and 787,Sydney to Moscow via Doha

Airline review:Qatar Airways economy class,Boeing 777 and 787,Sydney to Moscow via Doha

Qatar Airways took out world's best airline for the fifth time in 2019,but didn't win best economy class.

  • bySue Williams
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Why river cruises are a compelling introduction to Russia

Why river cruises are a compelling introduction to Russia

Head down to the river to get a snapshot of the world’s biggest country.

  • bySally Macmillan
The Trans-Siberian Railway in winter:The world's longest train route is also the most extreme

The Trans-Siberian Railway in winter:The world's longest train route is also the most extreme

There's extreme cold,and then there's Siberia in winter,where the cold is simply unfathomable.

  • byCatherine Marshall
Moscow travel guide and things to do:Nine must-do highlights

Moscow travel guide and things to do:Nine must-do highlights

You can easily overdose on Moscow's sights and attractions - pace yourself by checking out the unmissables.

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Tsar player:Russia's cultural capital doesn't disappoint

Tsar player:Russia's cultural capital doesn't disappoint

A much-longed for trip to St Petersburg delivers on every front.

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Russia:The Russian village that's like a living Christmas card

Russia:The Russian village that's like a living Christmas card

A profusion of fairy-tale turrets,belltowers and bling-lacquered domes circle Veliky Ustyug's town square.

  • byCatherine Marshall