The Sochi State Circus is quite a treat with monkeys, horsemanship, clowns, acrobatics, caramel popcorn, and of course, dancing polar bears. It’s an excellent show for kids and…
The Winter Olympics are known for its lavish display of culture, world-class athletes, and of course, curling. Watch this tribute to the precision sliding and manic “sweeping” that…
Cafe Belye Nochi, or Cafe White Nights, is famous for their dumplings, Khinkali, which are huge dumplings filled with spiced meat in a wonderfully doughy wrap. If you’re looking…
Titled “Dreams of Russia”, the 2014 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony in Sochi, Russia was a grand display of culture, lights, and competitive spirit. Check out the highlights to the…
The Peter and Paul fortress located in St. Petersburg, Russia, was originally constructed in wood in 1704 and was later rebuilt in stone. The fortress contains several buildings…
If you are lucky enough to be in St. Petersburg during the summer months, be sure to take advantage of the boat tours offered around the city’s various…
Formerly known as the Kirov Ballet, the Mariinsky Ballet, based at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is one of the world’s most prominent ballet companies. If…
St. Isaacs’s Cathedral is the largest cathedral in all St. Petersburg. It is dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, a patron saint of Peter the Great. The artwork…