If you are going to visit friends or relatives in Russia you can apply for what is called a private visa, which is issued to foreign citizens visiting the country as private guests of Russian citizens or foreigners with legal residence in Russia. In this article I’ll explain the procedure for requesting this type of visa. Introduction I often receive questions from people who want to travel Read More
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Drawbridges (and Pedestrian Bridges) of St. Petersburg: Schedules and Recommendations
St. Petersburg is a city of bridges. The opening and closing of the city’s drawbridges is a magnificent spectacle, especially during the White Nights season. In this article I’ll explain how to organize the visit to the bridges of St. Petersburg, both drawbridges and pedestrian bridges: schedules, night cruises, recommendations, etc. 1. St. Petersburg, the city of bridges, rivers and Read More
Traveling to Moscow with children: What to see and do as a family
Moscow is a city that can be enjoyed to the fullest with children. And I say this based on my own experience. The list of things you can do with your children is long: zoos, oceanography, space museums, interactive science museums, circuses, children's theaters, children's shopping malls, boat cruises, etc. In this article I’ll tell you about the main places in Moscow that you can visit with your Read More
