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We take a closer look at ten contemporary artists from Russia to look out for on the international scene.

Europe

Russia

10 Russian Artists You Need to Know

Looking for places to eat near the Red Square? Here’s our list of the best restaurants located near the heart of Moscow.

Moscow

The Best Restaurants Near the Red Square, Moscow

Discover some of the greatest cartoons in history of Soviet and Russian animation.

The Best Loved Russian and Soviet Cartoons You Need To Watch

Find the perfect breakfast or brunch spot in Saint Petersburg for a lazy weekend morning.

Saint Petersburg

The Best Breakfast and Brunch Spots in St Petersburg

Read our guide to best rooftop bars and restaurants in St Petersburg and find out where to get a dinner and drinks with a view.

The 7 Best Rooftop Bars in St Petersburg

Here's our guide to the essential novels and short stories by Russia's Noble Literature Prize winners

Essential Books by Russia's Nobel Prize Winning Authors

A brief introduction to the most prominent palaces of St Petersburg and their significance to the city's history. 

A Guide to St Petersburg Palaces

Read our guide to the most popular places for locals to eat in St Petersburg, Russia.

10 Places in St Petersburg to Eat Like a Local

Read our guide to discover the things you definitely shouldn't do when on a date with a Russian.

8 Things You Should Never Do on a Date With a Russian

Choose from the Black Sea, Gulf of Finland, the Sea of Japan, the Arctic Ocean, the Baltic Sea and lakes, with our guide to Russia's best beaches.

7 Best Beach Holidays in Russia

Read our guide to the best desserts in St Petersburg, and discover best places to add some sweetness to your life.

The Best Places for Dessert in St Petersburg

Read about the history behind the Royal Easter gifts, Fabergé eggs.              

A Royal Easter Gift: The Story of Russia's Fabergé Eggs

Discover the spectacular sights and iconic landmarks of this fascinating Russian city.

Top 10 Things To Do And See In Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

From boozy stouts and porters, to hoppy IPAs, Russia's craft beer scene is full of ales and brews with kick. Here's our pick of the best.

10 Craft Russian Beers You Must Try

Be in awe of great design and inspired ideas with these unmissable Soviet icons and iconic Constructivist buildings in Russia.

Russia's Constructivist Architecture in 7 Buildings

Read our guide to the Marihilf neighborhood of Vienna and find out where to find the best food, nightlife and other cultural highlights.

A Millennial's Guide to the Mariahilf neighbourhood, Vienna

From classy and classic to edgy and cool, we've rounded up the best cafés and coffee shops in Innsbruck, Austria to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee.

The Best Coffee Shops in Innsbruck

We hit the historic heart of mountain-shrouded Innsbruck to see just what it is that keeps so many tourists going back!

The Top 10 Things To Do And See In Innsbruck's Old Town

The Best Travel, Food and Culture Guides for Innsbruck, Austria - Local News & Top Things to Do

Innsbruck

See & Do

A Millennial's Guide to the Mariahilf neighbourhood, Vienna

Read our guide to the Marihilf neighborhood of Vienna and find out where to find the best food, nightlife and other cultural highlights.

Bars & cafes

The Best Coffee Shops in Innsbruck

See & Do

The Top 10 Things To Do And See In Innsbruck's Old Town