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Exploring the Parks of Moscow, Russia
Elk Island National Park Elk Island is situated the north west of the city of Moscow, and stretches out into the suburbs. It is also called the "Losiny Ostrov National Park," and is over 116 square kilometers (45 square miles) in size. Only about half of this park is permitted for humans to explore freely or navigate the trails. This park used to [...]
Art Museums in Saint Petersburg, Russia
State Hermitage Museum The State Hermitage Museum is one of the biggest museums in the world. Its collection encompasses over 3 million items, most of which are housed in the grandiose Winter Palace. The palace has over 300 rooms of exhibits, and can get quite crowded and intense with visitors. One section of the Hermitage Museum is the State [...]
Public Transit in Moscow, Russia
The city of Moscow, Russia, has an excellent and developed network of public transportation. The same types of tickets can be used on the metro, tram or bus lines. Metro Moscow has one of the best underground rapid transit systems in the world. It is very fast and efficient, and many of the stops are beautifully decorated and represent [...]
Exploring the Museums of Moscow, Russia
Tretyakov Gallery This fine art museum is one of the largest museums in the world, and exists in one of the oldest districts of Moscow. It has thousands of specimens throughout the years, representing Russian art in all periods from the 11th through 20th centuries. Displays range from drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, conceptual art [...]
Learning the Business Customs of Russia
In Russia, business is formal, professional and taken seriously. Russians do not consider it necessary to establish long term connections with all their business partners. However, it is a good idea for companies to make a network of business connections to overcome red tape, as Russia is a very bureaucratic nation where matters operate slowly. [...]
Russian Holiday Season
Right now in Russia is considered the "holiday season." There is a New Year and Old New Year. Prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union, New Year's in Russia was without a doubt the most anticipated holiday of the year; a feasting celebration for family and friends, of drinking, eating, toasting and gift giving. Due to a significant change of [...]
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