Russian Travel Journals, Blogs and Articles

 

 

 

 

Russian blogs and journals

 

Here you can find all sorts of interesting articles from those who have travelled around Russia.

Siberia, Russia Part 1 - Here I come, by Nomad Rick
Rick agrees to move to Chita in Siberia.

Siberia, Russia Part 2 - Where are we and what day is it?
Rick leaves the US with reservations.

Siberia, Russia Part 3 - Communist planes and defining "fluent"
Aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk.

Siberia, Russia Part 4 - Airport follies and a stern lecture
We continue the story aboard the flight from Anchorage to Khabarovsk.

Siberia, Russia Part 5 - Rick finally arrives at the Intourist hotel in Khabarovsk
Rick reaches the Intourist Hotel.

Siberia, Russia Part 6 - An incident at the railway station
Find out what happens to Nomad Rick

Siberia, Russia Part 7 - The Trans Siberian Railway by Nomad Rick
In this entry, we pick up the trip leaving the train station in Khabarovsk.

Siberia, Russia Part 8 - Slow train and lack of food
They suffered unnecessarily

Siberia, Russia Part 9 - Nomad Rick finally arrives in Chita
Rick finally arrives at his destination

Riding buses in Chita, Siberia
Close contact with your neighbouring bus passengers

Top 10 Russian destinations
Find out what is on offer from these major tourist attractions

The myths and realities of modern day Russia
Mark de-bunks many generalizations about Russia

 

 

 

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Travel Forums
The most wonderful ways in which we are learning about travelling from other travellers.

The Virtual Tourist Web Site
Lists hotel, restaurants,things to do and customs.

Budget Accommodation
Find budget accommodation for your holiday plus reviews on hotels and hostels.

ReliableTravel Information
From those who have been there before you and can give you sound advice.

Travel Planning Necessities
World time zones, world weather, currency converter, language translator services.

HostelWorld.Com
Search over 25,000 hostels.

Trip Advisor Forum - Russia
The place to find information about Russia when you can't find it elsewhere.

Way To Russia
Another very good forum

Getting A Russian Visa
The process is explained

Trains between Moscow & Saint Petersburg
Explanation of the types of trains on that route.

Firmenny Trains
An explanation of what they are.

Moscow's Railway Stations
A map of their locations and proximities.

Learn How To Speak Russian
Free lessons.

Map of St. Petersburg
Lonely Planet's map of the city.

Map of Moscow
Lonely Planet's map of the city.

Moscow Times Newspaper
English version.

The Russia Club
A forum for all those interested in anything "Russian".

Russian Rail Timetable
It takes a bit of mastering but Ian managed it (eventually).

The Art Of Travel
Very interesting travel information for all locations.

Smart Traveller
Australian Government's site dealing with current travel advice.