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66Soviet Art in Vladivostok
by Amanda Kendle
Vladivostok might be better known as the far eastern military outpost and port of Russia, but when I visited I was particularly taken by the public artworks scattered around the city. From war-inspired... published 16 months ago
78Seeing Lenin’s Body in the Mausoleum, Moscow
by Amanda Kendle
The first time I visited Moscow in 2003, Red Square was closed. Apparently, it was relatively common that for terrorist-related reasons or other random government excuses, Red Square would be declared out of... published 15 months ago
59The Dostoyevsky Museum in St Petersburg
by Amanda Kendle
When I decided to spend three weeks traveling across Russia, I knew I'd need a really good book for the total of seven days that I'd be spending on the train. I still remember the day I went to my local... published 13 months ago
69How to make friends on the Trans-Siberian Railway
by Amanda Kendle
For many avid travelers, crossing Russia on the mystical Trans-Siberian Railway is a once-in-a-lifetime dream. It’s definitely one of the highlights of my travels, and a special part of it was the... published 18 months ago
671-2 weeks in Russia? Things to bring from home
by Amanda Kendle
If you’re spending a week or two in Russia, you’ll find it much like traveling in most developed countries. In the large cities, nearly everything you need is available, but there are a few... published 18 months ago
69What’s Around Red Square in Moscow?
by Amanda Kendle
The heart of Moscow is definitely the Red Square. When I was a child, my mother studied the Russian language and taught me that the Russian for Red Square was “krasnaya ploshchad” and from then... published 16 months ago
65A Walking Tour of Irkutsk, Siberia
by Amanda Kendle
Irkutsk, Siberia, is a city that all travelers on the Trans-Siberian or Trans-Mongolian routes will pass through. Many will even get off the train at Irkutsk, but then be quickly whisked away to towns along... published 15 months ago
74The Artistic Side of the Moscow Metro System
by Amanda Kendle
Normally a public transportation system is just a way of getting from A to B: but in Moscow, the underground train system is an attraction in itself. You can spend hours down there admiring the amazing... published 16 months ago
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