Russian E-Visa Suspended! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has postponed the issuing of electronic visas to foreigners, despite the system being ready for implementation. The decision has been taken in...

Russian Railways has introduced a new design for electronic train tickets. It was developed according to the wishes of passengers. The upgraded tickets are more informative and personalised. They contain...

At this time of year we love our stories from Russia highlighting the VERY cold things that happen throughout Russia. If you make a winter Trans Siberian journey some day...

As we have indicated in previous posts about this the e-visa only applies to certain nationalities and is for a limited duration – not enough time to make a full...

‘Russian Cyberpunk Farm’. This superb pseudo-documentary – read satirical – film highlights the funny side of life on a technologically advanced Russian farm – but with a ‘between the eyes’...

Siberia, as a term to illustrate, ‘Stunning wilderness’ is not usually found outside Russia.   However, our Kiwi readers can experience a bit of the names magic! Not quite the...