I want to come back! Six months flew by so fast, and now it's time for me to write my goodbye post. I came to Russia long time ago, in February when ice still covered ...
The Reputation of Moscow District in Riga
Latgale, also known as Maskavas forštate (Moscow district), is with no doubt an interesting area in Riga, with a special atmosphere, ...
In the centre of Saint Petersburg, a bit off the beaten track stands a small red pavilion that contains a even smaller house: Домик Петра I (Domik Petra I), the cabin of ...
The most comfortable and efficient way to get around Saint Petersburg and Moscow is definitely the metro: it's the fastest and easiest way for tourists and people that don't ...
Only best Russian souvenirs deserve to go home with you! The best place to find good quality and not expensive souvenirs is Измайловский рынок (Izmailovsky Rynok) also known ...
When I first came to Russia I didn't go to a ballet, unfortunately even the second time, and the third one I didn't make it as well, so the fourth time I definitely wanted to ...
Russian language is a true challenge to all non Slavic native speakers, as you probably already know. Its grammar is one of the most tough and “frightening” parts, so that's ...
The cultural capital will host the IV International Festival «Опера – всем» (Opera-vsem), “Opera for All”. Starting from Sunday 12, four unique evenings will take place in ...
View The City From Anew: Riverboat Tours in Riga
Riverboat tours are one of the best ways to view the city.
Riga is well known for its historic centres, lots of churches and ...
I don't know how much you know about Russian Folktales and Illustrations but I think among the souvenirs one can bring back from Russia I think there should be also an ...
Добро пожаловать в СССР! (Dobro pozhalovat v SSSR!) When you arrive in Russia and you start to look around to find a place to eat you notice a widespread "phenomenon" called ...
The Corner House is an art Nouveau building in the centre of Riga which actually has quite terrible stories to tell since during his life witnessed too many atrocities and ...
