Skyscrapers, steel doors, sweltering rooms – living in a Russian residence can be quite a culture shock for some. These are the things that take the most getting used to.

In the office, on a date or at home, many reefs in the Russian online sea threaten to sink your ship. Avoid embarrassment by learning these rules.

An Edinburgh-born photographer named William Carrick was the first ethnographer to capture the everyday life of the Russian Empire in photos.

Looking for doing some meaningful work during your holiday in Russia? Help preserve Russia's natural heritage, participate in an archeological expedition or work with children – the choice is up to you.