Slow boat in Russia
Margaret Turton watches the passage of history on a Stalin-inspired canal from St Petersburg to Moscow.
At home with Tchaikovsky
With a song in his heart, Scott Bevan visits the spot where the Russian composer's final works were penned.
Baltic laid bare
A boutique ship gets Harriet Upjohn to the heart of the action, be it in cultural capitals or surprise beach resorts.
Top tips on signature sips
A deep appreciation of local customs can be found at the bottom of a glass, writes Louise Goldsbury.
The resurrection shuffle
Grace De Morgan joins the long queue for a glimpse of Lenin's glossy remains.
Moved by Moscow
Simon Callow finds harmony in the lives and haunts of Russia's great composers.
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