12-meters-high Ded Moroz is ready to fulfill wishes

For the third time before Christmas and New Year people in Chelyabinsk dress the 12-meters monument in a costume of Ded Moroz and make wishes.

Russian 112 Emergency Service to Accept calls and SMS in foreign languages

The Russian analogue to the famous 911 service is yet to appear, yet it emerged that the operators will be able to receive phone calls and SMS in foreign languages.

More foreign tourists come to Russia

Total foreign tourists flow to Russia in 2011 accounts for 1.97 mln people, which is 9% more than in 2010. 

Bryansk Crystal-Glass Museum Again Receives Tourists

Bryansk Crystal Museum again receives visitors after renovation.

Tourism beginning to thaw in Siberia's capital

Tourism in Siberia may sound like a hard sell, but it's an area that has been steadily growing in popularity among adventurous travelers over the past few years.

Russian tourism budget gets huge boost

Russia has set its sights on increasing the number of foreign tourists from about 2 million a year to 15 million with a budget allocation of $10.1 billion.

Moscow airport “Sheremetyevo” has the best system of baggage dispensing in Russia

Sheremetyevo International Airport has introduced a new standard of service – “20/12” standard. 

Foreign tourists will be taught to behave in Russia

Rules and guidelines to foreign tourists in Russia on how to behave will appear in May 2012.

Moscow Airport Offers Check-in via Skype

Sheremetyevo International Airport starting Wednesday will launch a service it says will be the first in the world — video flight check-in via Skype. 

Price for Moscow museum’s tickets will be the same for Russian and foreign visitors

Moscow administration is going to abolish the rule according to which the museum tickets are cheaper for Russian visitors than for foreigners.