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River Cruises in Siberia: Yenisei and Lena
River cruises in Siberia are perhaps the most daring and impressive way to spend your vacation budget. Here you won't find the usual “all-inclusive” with lazy poolside entertainment. Instead, there's…
Journey through Russia's Nature Reserves
Sometimes, to change your surroundings, it's enough to just visit a neighboring city. But not for everyone. A person with a broad outlook and diverse interests will find this insufficient. Therefore,…
What to see in Tobolsk
Tobolsk is a city of amazing destiny. The former capital of Siberia, a place of exile for the Decembrists and the last Russian emperor, the birthplace of Dmitry Mendeleev, and an open-air architectura…
Alternatives to Veliky Ustyug: Which Ded Morozes to Visit
Veliky Ustyug is a classic. It's a brand to which the people's path never overgrows. But let's be honest: a trip there during the New Year holidays is a test for both your budget and your nervous syst…
Local Insights: What to Do in Kazan
Radmila Khakova, a blogger, writer, and co-host of the podcast “Good Relationships,” shared her insights on Kazan exclusively for Kupi.com: where to find the most delicious elesh, try your hand at tra…
What to see in Bashkortostan
What is Bashkortostan known for? Usually, this region is associated only with Ufa, its capital, and the national sweet treat chak-chak.  Meanwhile, it is an amazing republic that is not limited t…
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Russia
When someone tells us, “Oh, that's a UNESCO site,” we usually imagine something very cool and very foreign. But that's far from the truth. Russia is also rich in World Heritage Sites. Even more so: so…
Volga River Vacation: Places and Resorts
Not by the sea alone: vacations along rivers are also great, especially during the hot season. Even more so along the Volga — the largest river in Russia and Europe.  Where to vacation on the Vol…
The Most Beautiful Lighthouses of Russia: From the Baltic to the Pacific Ocean
Lighthouses are imbued with a unique romantic allure. They embody proximity to the sea, a constant premonition of storms, and unquenchable hope. After all, light is their purpose, their goal, and thei…
Where and when to catch the Northern Lights in Russia?
Inspired by friends' photos from Teriberka with the Northern Lights? Then you definitely need to get such a shot too. Today we tell you where it's best to go to observe this natural phenomenon, what t…
New Year Holidays 2026: 10 Destinations for Day Trips
January holidays are a small life. But by the third day of home comfort, the soul usually demands a change of scenery. A one-day trip (one day trip format) is an ideal way to get new emotions without…
Martian Landscapes in Russia
Did you dream of flying into space as a child? You probably imagined walking on the red dust of Mars, with only silent mountains and a sky of a different color around you. Good news: to see these fant…
What to see in Nikola-Lenivets Park
We are sure that during Maslenitsa, no one missed the cool videos of a giant effigy being burned, with people dancing around it in traditional Russian costumes. This splendor happens annually in Nikol…
"Quiet Tourism" in Russia: Glamping in Karelia and Altai
In 2026, travelers are increasingly choosing not just a vacation, but so-called « quiet tourism ». This is a philosophy of conscious deceleration, where the main luxury is not golden stucco in the lob…
5 Russian Cities Where You Can See Graffiti
It's time to stop treating wall paintings as vandalism: today global street art has moved beyond old boundaries and is no longer the "cave painting" of troubled teenagers. Large-scale murals adorn cit…
What, Where, When to Eat: A Gastronomic Guide to Russian Cities
Every city has something unique – museums, monuments, buildings. And food too! In Paris – croissants, in Naples – pizza, in Marseille – bouillabaisse. Almost every city has a dish that has become (or…
What to see in Kazan
Let's grab flight tickets to Kazan! Let's try national Tatar fast food and rollerblading along the local Kremlin Embankment. In the article, we've told you which attractions are a must-visit and what…
TOP-8 Scenic Roads in Russia for a Car Trip
Do you think now is a good time to travel by car? We think so! While most Russians are relaxing at our seaside resorts, you can travel around the country to your heart's content. We've gathered pictur…
Local Insights: Novosibirsk
Excellent editor and long-time friend of Kupi.com, Sofia Chernigovets, created a comprehensive guide to Novosibirsk especially for us. It covers what to do, what to see, where to dance to Agutin, and…
Why You Should Rent a Car for Your Trip
When traveling, you want to do it all: visit every place, see everything, ride all the slopes and attractions, eat at all the restaurants. And it's also desirable to explore all the surroundings of ea…