All about the banya
There could be few things more Russian than the banya. Banya literally translates as bath. But it’s so much more than a bath. It's a place where one ...
There has been a lot of discussions around the closure of the popular Russian speaking station LR4 last year and the state of the Russian language media in Latvia. A good ...
If you’re thinking about studying Russian in Moscow, you probably have two big questions: “Will I feel safe?” and “What’s daily life actually like?” I’m an American student ...
From Ajaccio, Corsica to St.Petersburg, Russia
Christoph Kosior is a 55-year-old student who recently resettled in St. Petersburg. With a background in luxury hospitality and ...
How I speed up reading classical Russian literature
If you love to read classical Russian literature in the original (like I do), Wiki Слово (WikiWord) is one of those rare ...
Arrival and First Impressions
I arrived in Moscow from Istanbul on a Friday at the end of December. At Vnukovo (VKO), I went through the foreigners’ customs line. The officer ...
Travel to Russia requires solid preparation in the best of times, so please read the following carefully before booking. Interestingly, some recent developments have made ...
Crossing from Estonia into Russia at Narva–Ivangorod in the year 2025 is more than just a formality—it’s an experience in itself. The Narva border crossing point, perched at ...
Are you looking for your next read? Do you like Russian literature? Well, why not give Mikhail Bulgakov's 'The Master and Margarita' a go! It is a strange yet fascinating ...
If you have ever visited Riga then you will have seen the notorious Rigan black cat everywhere. This symbol is on buildings, posters, t-shirts, magnets, and more. But what is ...
When looking across the Riga skyline, one building stands out among the rest. The large, silver, modern construction that is known as the 'Castle of Light'. This impressive ...
If you find yourself in Riga with enough time for a trip, but not long enough to travel far, then you are in luck! Riga has some excellent locations close by, which are ...
Riga is one of the many amazing capitals of the Baltics which people love visiting. A key advantage of Riga is its central location in the region. This makes the city the ...
