Russia
Opinion
Opinion
The world’s biggest country is off-limits. Here’s where to go instead
You want vast and unknowable? Try the ninth-largest country in the world or one of its neighbours.
- by Ben Groundwater
The Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian train journeys: Experts' tips on doing the epic rail trips
The Trans-Siberian and the Trans-Mongolian are names that are instantly recognisable to many travellers.
- by Ben Groundwater
The best movies to watch before you travel to Russia
Movies filmed in Russia can be strangely difficult to find.
- by Sue Williams
Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow review: A luxurious introduction to the mood of Moscow
A stay here provides a glorious overview of the power, glory and magnificence of Russia.
- by Sue Williams
Moscow's metro stations: Inside the world's most beautiful transport system
Stalin's "People's Palaces" are a unique highlight on a Russian tour and river cruise.
- by Sue Williams
Moscow to St Petersburg cruise: How Russia has changed after 35 years
Russia has always been a fascinating place to visit, and never more so than now.
- by Sue Williams
Russia: Moscow's must-see Museum of Cosmonautics
Plucky space dogs Strelka and Belka and Yuri Gagarin's space suit are just two displays at this amazing museum.
- by Sue Williams
Airline review: Qatar Airways economy class, Boeing 777 and 787, Sydney to Moscow via Doha
Qatar Airways took out world's best airline for the fifth time in 2019, but didn't win best economy class.
- by Sue Williams
Why river cruises are a compelling introduction to Russia
Head down to the river to get a snapshot of the world’s biggest country.
- by Sally Macmillan