6 Aug 2026, 13:07 UTC34 views19 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
Water is the main character of our summer issue — so here’s Russia reflected in it, from Moscow and St Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod and Sochi.
Rivers, fountains, mountain streams and sea views — read the summer issue of the Ultimate Travel Guide for ideas on what to do by the water, on the water and, well, in it.
Join #DRinspo and send us your own shots of Russia reflected in water.
So go on and let the rain pour…
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5 Aug 2026, 14:24 UTC54 views20 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
If you can’t decide whether to spend your day immersed in culture or hunting for the perfect souvenir, why not do both? We’ve curated a selection of Moscow’s finest museum gift shops — places where you’ll walk out with more than just memories.
The Pushkin Museum is one of Moscow’s great homes of world art, and Its shop follows the same logic: broad, elegant and full of objects that turn art history into something yo…
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4 Aug 2026, 15:52 UTC61 views20 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Just a reminder: don’t work late
Tuesday is almost over — and if you’re reading this, it means you survived it. The sun has finally clocked in too, so leave the office and see the day out properly at one of these four Moscow embankments.
Taras Shevchenko Embankment: watch romantic sunlight pick a fight with the corporate glass of Moscow City.
Krymskaya Embankment: fountains, open river views and enough space to pre…
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3 Aug 2026, 11:45 UTC75 views27 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
Yesterday, the DR team met with Haoran Zheng, a traveler from China who is journeying across Russia by car. He has already visited Ufa, Kazan, and Moscow, and is now planning to travel to St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, and Pskov. We exchanged experiences, impressions, gifts, and plans for the future, and also visited a few interesting places — one of which is featured in our #DRtest section.
📍Chaliapin Bar at the Metr…
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31 Jul 2026, 12:10 UTC94 views23 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
#DRcheers — a series with many facets. Last Friday, we delved into the world of ancient winemaking and its contemporary interpretations. Today, our focus shifts to water. In the heat, how much should you drink, how often, and at what times? Here are the key rules to keep in mind as the capital prepares for temperatures reaching 30°C:
— Drink water regularly, not just when you're thirsty.
— Include water-rich foods i…
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29 Jul 2026, 12:27 UTC100 views23 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
What is the DR team up to right now? Exploring the fountains of the capital.
One of the most recognizable water symbols of VDNKh and Moscow itself is the "Friendship of Peoples" Fountain. Its composition reflects the idea of unity and diversity among the peoples of the USSR: around the central sheaf of golden wheat ears, industrial hemp, and sunflowers sixteen female figures are positioned in national costumes, symb…
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28 Jul 2026, 15:40 UTC90 views27 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
The cows behind the milkshake
Tuesday is calling, and we’re answering with the first post in our #DRpeople series. Meet Maria Karaulova, founder of the Uspensky Dvorik cheese dairy in the Samara Region.
On Maria’s farm, the cows have individual meal plans, receive plenty of care and attention, and listen to classical and folk music. Maria even performs for them herself, singing and playing traditional instruments. …
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27 Jul 2026, 14:27 UTC106 views25 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Emergency kits for the Monday blues
Monday has arrived, the inbox is full, and the weekend is nowhere to be found — so we’ve put together a few emergency kits for Moscow and beyond.
Moscow: swap your desk for a sun lounger by the new beach at Pionersky Pond in Gorky Park.
St Petersburg: take an evening cruise towards the Gulf of Finland and let the sunset — and a cocktail or two — do the rest.
Sochi: grab an iced c…
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24 Jul 2026, 09:06 UTC176 views28 reactionsread 7 August 2026 Photo
Today is Friday, and with it comes a new instalment of a beloved column from a fellow creative force and executive editor at Discover Russia UTG, Dasha Chernova — #DRcheers.
This time we’re taking a virtual tour of the family estate “Nikolaev & Sons,” which includes vineyards, a farm, a beehive, a range of organic products, and a restaurant that operates on a farm-to-table concept.
The estate is located in the vill…
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