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Lifestyle Russian churches & estates as seen from above (PHOTOS)

Photographer Vadim Razumov is the author of the ‘Chronicle of the Russian Manor’ project and has been studying the hidden gems of Russia for more than 10 years. We’ve highlighted some of his more incredible photos below.

Culture What Russian classic writers thought about FISHING

Anton Chekhov, a passionate fan of this kind of passtime, called fishing a wonderful activity, “like a quiet madness”. Famous playwrights wrote entire treatises about fishing and were ready to spend days on end by the shore.

Plan your trip What can’t be taken out of Russia in 2025?

Some items are completely prohibited, while others require a mandatory declaration.

Travel Where can you find a fragment of the Moscow Kremlin… in St. Petersburg?

Are you missing the capital while in the northern city on the Neva? Well, don't rush to buy a ticket just yet and, instead, head to Mirgorodskaya Street near the Moscovsky railway station. There, your eye will immediately catch a familiar silhouette.

Lifestyle British slavist reveals the SECRET life of Anton Chekhov

The writer became famous not only for his stories and plays, but also for his unusual lifestyle. The tall, handsome man was known for being a heartbreaker, adored gardening and was involved in charity work. At the same time, he was regularly cold, cruel and intolerant towards his loved ones.

Travel How to spend a perfect weekend in Makhachkala (PHOTOS)

The Republic of Dagestan in Russia's North Caucasus is gaining more and more popularity among tourists. And it’s not surprising, as it has both the sea and mountains, while the local cuisine will delight even the experienced traveler.

Culture What is going on in the painting ‘Protodeacon proclaiming longevity at a merchant's name day’ by Nikolai Nevrev?

Having learned that artist Nikolai Nevrev was going to present this painting at the Society of Amateurs of Art competition, the clergy forbade it to be shown. So, what did the church clergy find so scandalous in it?

Travel Rock paintings in Russia land on the UNESCO World Heritage List (PHOTOS)

The Shulgan-Tash Cave is a unique place in the Ural Mountains in southern Russia, where late Palaeolithic rock art was discovered back in Soviet times.

Plan your trip What things cannot be brought into Russia in 2025?

It’s always important to know what items are prohibited from crossing the border. Violating these rules can lead to unpleasant consequences.

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Why is the legendary epic ‘The Tale of Igor's Campaign’ a ‘Russian Shakespeare’?

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5 reasons to read Pushkin's poems in Russian

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Pushkin House: A place where Russian literature lives

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Life in the USA or the Russian soul: the way home (VIDEO)

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What Russian classic writers thought about FISHING

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Russian churches & estates as seen from above (PHOTOS)

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Where can you find a fragment of the Moscow Kremlin… in St. Petersburg?

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How to spend a perfect weekend in Makhachkala (PHOTOS)

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An island without sharp edges: Shikotan from a boat (VIDEO)

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What is going on in the painting ‘Protodeacon proclaiming longevity at a merchant's name day’ by Nikolai Nevrev?

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Rock paintings in Russia land on the UNESCO World Heritage List (PHOTOS)

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