Burial sites of famous people in Russian cemeteries are often marked by a wide variety of magnificent gravestones and monuments. Some literally are works of art. The most famous can be found in Novodevichy Cemetery and Vagankovo Cemetery, where many renowned actors, writers, and politicians rest eternally. 

Baroness Budberg was arguably one of the most enigmatic secret agents of the 20th century. It remains unclear to this day, however, whether she had any involvement at all with the special services.

Only here can you simultaneously hear walruses growl, visit the edge of Eurasia and say hello to yourself from tomorrow.

A beach with a mountain view, hidden bays, party places, blue flag beaches – we’ll show you where to find the best public beaches with free entry.

Why did the city of Nizhny Novgorod emerge as an all-Russian center of commerce? Who traded at its fairs? And what did they buy and sell?