TOP 10 RUSSIAN DISHES

1. Borsch A staple Russian/Ukrainian dish, the St Petersburg borsch is a filling beetroot-based soup usually prepared with meat, although vegetarian versions can also be found. A thick borsch tastes delicious with sour cream. 2. Caviar Russia has two types of caviar. Black caviar is the more expensive of the two...
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Interesting facts about St. Petersburg

1. The Hermitage collection has about 3 million exhibits, located in 365 halls of six buildings. To see the entire collection, looking at each exhibit only 1 minute, you will have to spend almost 7 years of your life and go about 25 kilometers.


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Russian banya

Russian banya (a Russian type of steam bath) is one of the oldest Russian traditions. Since ancient times it was believed that the banya combines four main natural elements: water, fire, air and earth. According to the beliefs of the ancient Slavs, visiting the banya, man absorbs the power of these elements and become stronger with body and spirit.


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Useful phrases

No/Yes Net/da Нет/Да
Hello Zdrastvuite Здравствуйте
Good bye Dasvidaniya До свидания

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FIFA World Cup 2018

Summer 2018 is going to be gorgeous for soccer fans – from 14 June to 15 July, Russia meets teams to the FIFA World Cup.
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Peterhof: The Ethereal Beauty Born On The Ground

Peterhof: The Ethereal Beauty Born On The Ground Perhaps, there is no other place in the world that is as dazzling, inspiring, and magnificent as Russian Peterhof!
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The Faberge museum

Relish the depth and sumptuousness of the Russian jewelry art in one of the world’s most famous and magnificent Museums! Hosted in the majestic Shuvalov Palace right in the center of St. Petersburg, the House of Faberge never fails to impress with its fascinating works of art dating back to the golden times of Imperial Russia.
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Catherine`s Palace

Catherine Palace in Saint Petersburg – Architectural Marvel of Russia Incredibly elegant and prohibitively sumptuous, Catherine Palace in St. Petersburg is a must-visit place for those who want to experience a strong aesthetic delight and pleasure.
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Staraya Russa – the Place Where Mystery Fuses with Beauty

One of the most ancient and beautiful cities of Russia, Staraya Russa goes back to remote 1167. The origin of the settlement’s name is enveloped in mystery, but local residents believe Staraya Russa got its name after the Rus, a warlike Slavic tribe, living on the shores of the Ilmen Lake long before Rurik and his squad came to reign.
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Christmas Saint Petersburg – a Sparkling Winter Fairyland in Reality

Christmas Saint Petersburg – a Sparkling Winter Fairyland in Reality.Already one of the most splendid cities on the globe, Saint Petersburg in a winter time turns into a vivid and luminous wonderland, fully-prepared to celebrate a New Year in a grand style.
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