It has recently been reported that two skeletons missing from the original Romanov grave near Ekaterinburg, where Tsar Nicholas II and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks in the ... Read More

Kiev, the capital city of the Ukraine, has long been an extremely significant center for Slavic culture and the Orthodox religion. This makes Kiev an important stop for anyone seeking ... Read More

If you're looking for some mellow Russian music to listen to while you're at your computer, the website "Russki Pensi.101" has a selection of what could be considered "easy listening" ... Read More

Whether or not you're a vampire hunter, Transylvania offers a unique Romanian cultural experience for travelers. While much of Transylvania's popularity resides in the Dracula legends, visitors can also experience ... Read More

You can learn a lot about Eastern European cultural norms and language from watching Eastern European films. While your local video rental store might not carry any films from Eastern ... Read More

It can be frustrating for any student of an Eastern European language to find sources by which to learn the language of their choice -whether it be Russian, Czech, Polish, ... Read More

If you get the opportunity to watch some television while in Russia, you may be lucky enough to catch an episode of the classic cartoon, Cheburashka. Cheburashka is a bear-like ... Read More

The Prague Autumn Music Festival runs this month through the beginning of October. If you've got a trip planned to Prague, now is the time to get tickets for this ... Read More

If you spend any length of time in Eastern Europe for school, business, or leisure, you may have the opportunity to stay with an Eastern European family. Homestay experiences can ... Read More

Poland has been rapidly gaining notoriety as one of Eastern Europe's most popular destinations. It's capital city, Warsaw, is not to be missed on any tour of Poland. This historical ... Read More

Bucharest is Romania's capital city. While it may not draw the same visitors who travel to Romania's Dracula sites, its cultural heritage is well-represented for tourists. Visit the Museum of ... Read More

Budapest, the combination of two areas that straddle the Danube River, Buda and Pest, is Hungary's capital city. If you're going there to see the attractions, you'll want to ... Read More

One of the creepiest places in Eastern Europe is Sedlec Ossuary in Sedlec, Czech Republic. The ossuary is decorated with human bones - on the walls, the floors, and even ... Read More