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Russia Seasonal Travel
Seasonal travel to Russia includes enjoying holidays, festivals, and other special events.
Maslenitsa: Russian Pancake Week
The ancient tradition of Maslenitsa lives on with the Moscow Maslenitsa festival. Games, contests, food, and the burning of a Maslenitsa effigy are a part of the fun.
Victory Day in Russia
Victory Day in Russia celebrates Russia's participation in the Great Patriotic War or WWII. this holiday is marked with parades and military displays.
Easter in Russia
Easter in Russia - Russian Easter Traditions
Russia Spring Festivals - Spring Festivals in Russia
Spring festivals in Russia are celebrated most widely in the larger cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Russian spring festivals celebrate national holidays and Russian culture.
Russian New Year's Eve Customs and Beliefs
If you celebrate the new year like the Russians, you'll decorate a fir tree, drink champagne, enjoy special foods, and maybe participate in certain rituals and superstitions. Learn more about what customs surround Russia's welcome of the new year.
Best Christmas Gifts from Russia
When you travel to Russia - no matter what time of year it is - you may be shopping for Christmas gifts to be presented to family and friends back home. These presents from Russia will surprise and delight even difficult shoppers on your list.
Russian Easter in Photos
Photos of Easter in Russia - Orthodox Easter is one of the most significant holidays in Russia. Painted eggs, Easter services, special foods, and traditions are a part of this religious celebration.
Summer in Russia
Summer is a great season to travel to Russia: hot weather, light luggage, and access to the most important attractions. This guide tells you what you need to know about summertime travel to Russia.
Veliky Ustyug, the Russian Santa's Home
Veliky Ustyug, the Russian Santa's Home - Ded Moroz and Veliky Ustyug