Travels with Go To Russia: Lake Baikal By Svetlana Alimova Added to the World Heritage list by UNESCO in 1996, the Lake Baikal is often called a Siberian pearl for its exceptional beauty. The word “Baikal” came from the Turk language. “Bai” means “wealthy” and “kul” means “lake”.......more

The Golden ring is one of the most popular Russian journeys among the local and foreign tourists. It takes you through the ancient cities of Central Russia (Vladimir, Suzdal, Sergiev Pasad, Rostov, Perislavl-Zalessky, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, etc.) with their magnificent architectural monuments and the breathtaking views of......more

From Moscow to Vladivostok by train – the world famous Trans-Siberian route. By Svetlana Alimova of Go To Russia Travel For many tourists Russian hallmarks such as the Red Square in Moscow and the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg are just not enough. The famous Trans-Siberian rail-route has......more

Russia has always been a magnet for adventure seekers. This enormous-in-size, rich-in-culture and mysterious-in-character country attracts travelers from all corners of the world. Behind the Russians' gloomy and, at the first glance, unfriendly faces, one finds the most hospitable, warm-hearted souls. If you make friends in......more

Contribution of Svetlana Alimova Unlike Moscow’s red bricks and onion domes, St Petersburg’s network of canals and baroque architecture give the city a European flavor. It was built by Italian architects and is often called the Venice of the North. 300-year old Saint Petersburg is a......more