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Getting To Know Our Russian Comrades

Know thy enemy. Sun Tzu's words from The Art of War are a succinct reminder that the best way to defeat your opponent in any conflict is to know him inside and out, his tastes and tendencies, strengths and weaknesses. But Russians - about whom this articl... Read >

Caviar Flights and Borscht on Rails: Adventures in Crossing the Motherland

You're in Moscow on business when your boss tells you he wants you in Kiev by Monday. Quick, what do you do? In the U.S., you'd log on to some travel search engine and find the best flight. The train wouldn't even register as an option. But here in the F... Read >

The Two Best Ways To Save Money when headed to Russia

You'll pay $20 for a jar of red caviar. $30 for a bottle of good vodka. $85 for a Russian fur hat' As with any travel destination, the price of souvenirs in Russia can add up quickly. Sure, you can skimp on the gift-buying, but the best way to save mon... Read >

The Myths and Realities of Modern Day Russia

Say the word 'Russia,' and you're bound to conjure a string of stereotypical images: A bearskin hat, onion domes, the Hammer & Sickle emblem, bread lines, bare grocery store shelves...and a drunk holding a bottle of vodka. You might even view the Russian ... Read >

Vacation in Russia for the Active or PassiveTraveler

For all the millions of tourists each year, and for all the countless thousands of places they can visit, there really seems to be only two reasons people travel: We seek relaxation, or we seek experiences. People in the first group tend to vacation on be... Read >

Travel To Russia...Without Leaving the U.S.!

Let's face it, traveling overseas is a drag. First, if you don't have a passport, you need to get one, which takes time and money. Then, depending on your destination, you may well need to get a visa, which takes - you guessed it -- more time and more mon... Read >

NEVER JUGGLE BREAD IN RUSSIA - A look at common Russian Superstitions

Do you have a sharp eye? Are you good at solving mysteries? How many mistakes can you find in the following paragraph: On his way to a date, Joe Clueless stopped at the bazaar to buy his Russian girlfriend Dasha a dozen yellow roses. He also bought a new ... Read >