About Russia

This section of our website will answer your questions about Russia, help to get acquainted with its history and sights. Our Travel Tips section will be especially useful for the first time visitors, as it includes information on visas, documentation, currency, medical care, Internet and so on in Russia.

General Information The number of visitors to Russia, the largest country in the world in terms of area, has been annually increasing. Russia has much to offer international visitors who are attracted by the distinguishing features of the Russian culture, which cannot be duplicated in any other country.
Quick facts about Russia This section of our website offers you information about Russian people, location, climate, administrative divisions, border countries and much more. All the information is conveniently arranged in order you could easily find facts about Russia you are mostly interested in.
Travel tips If you are planning your trip to Russia, you can find some useful information on traveling around Russia on our website. It will be especially useful for the first time visitors. The Travel Tips section contains information on Russian travel visas, medical care, currency, internet, etc.
Russia History You may learn about Russian history, political and cultural life in the country, Russian tsars, famous events and important dates in the history of Russia. Russian history for most foreigners is a collection of vague legends and stories. In fact, actual Russian history is highly competitive in this respect.
Photo Gallery of Russia Russia spans eleven time zones and covers 1/8th of the earth’s surface from Europe to Asia. In Russia you can see a host of marvelous ancient cities, spacious landscapes, architectural monuments, magnificent palaces and cathedrals. Our gallery contains views of the most famous sights.