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Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Embrace Russia’s vibrant lifestyle: dive into the culture, savor the cuisine, and discover the best sights and activities to enjoy life like a local.
Food & Drink
Savor the flavors of Russia: embark on a culinary journey through the traditional cuisine and ingredients, and try your hand at authentic local recipes.
An overview of Russian food and cuisine
Russian cuisine is known for its diversity and heavy dishes, as well as for its special traditions and festive cooking, and of course, Russia’s famous vodkas.
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Top 10 Russian foods – with recipes
From borscht to blini and beyond, dive into these top 10 Russian foods that are as bold and unforgettable as a Moscow winter.
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Holidays & Celebrations
Mark your calendars with Russia’s public holidays, attend the local celebrations and festivals, and take part in the country’s holiday traditions.
Russian public holidays in 2026
Need a break? Here are the Russian public holidays in 2024, 2025, and 2025, as well as other important dates to note in your calendar.
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The best Russian festivals and celebrations
The best of Russia’s festivals celebrate the rich Russian culture, religion and history, alongside a vibrant mix of music, film, theatre, food and snow festivals.
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10 Russian Christmas facts and traditions
Drawing influence from Christian Orthodox traditions, there are many unique and interesting things to discover about Christmas in Russia.
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School holidays in Russia in 2024–2025
Want to take your kids on a vacation? Here are the school holidays for 2024–2025 and 2025–2026, plus tips for expat parents in Russia.
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The Russian New Year
Due to the gap between Gregorian and Julian calendars, Russia goes about the holidays slightly later and slightly different. Dairmid Gunn explains.
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Sports & Fitness
Get active on Russia’s sports and fitness scene: discover the popular sports, follow the national teams, and find the best spots to keep fit.
Things to Do
Explore Russia’s must-see activities and destinations, uncover top attractions and natural wonders, and find out what the local families do for fun.
Moscow with kids: 10 fun family activities
This article will give you some ideas what to do with your children in Moscow, recommended by the Children in Moscow online guide.
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The best places to visit in Moscow
Moscow is full of wonderful places to visit. From historic sites to quirky galleries and shopping, read on to discover the Russian capital.
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Shopping in Moscow
Moscow offers a lot of opportunities for shopping. Here is a guide to shopping in Moscow’s numerous shopping centres, souvenir shops, bookshops, and more.
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The Russian New Year
Due to the gap between Gregorian and Julian calendars, Russia goes about the holidays slightly later and slightly different. Dairmid Gunn explains.
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