Why take the plane when you can spend four days in abject misery and discomfort, buffeted at every turn by drunk Russian soliders and drinking vodka? Read on to see whether you should tear up your frequent-flier number.
Looking for somewhere cheap and extremely cheerful to stay in Moscow? Godzillas might be weirdly-named, but you can watch Sky TV. It’s the little things…
Where do you go in Moscow if you’re looking for truly Soviet masterpieces? The sculpture park is only slightly off the beaten track, but if you can avoid being savaged by the guard dogs history nerds (hi) are in for a treat.
There are some glaring omissions, but what could you expect from a Muscovite contemporary history museum? A note my father will enjoy: I set an alarm off here.
Is it really him? The only way to find out is to go. I think the ears give it away, though. Read on to find out if it’s all a giant con.
You might not spend a million years there, but the Hermitage has an incredible amount of artwork. Go there, go there, go there. Read on to find out why.
If you’re taking a tour with Sundowners’ Vodka Train, chances are you’ll be staying here. Should you bring your own cockroach spray? Read on to find out.
St Petersburg, you say? That will mean a lot of walking, then. Find out whether our legs dropped off, and just how much dog poo there is in the streets by clicking here.
In which the frustrations of day one are forgotten, and we celebrate by watching some men in tights go dancing. Read on to find out more.
Our first day and I’ve already been pick-pocketed, frozen and boiled alive. We have, however, seen some Ladas, and a lot of Russians, many of whom are as friendly as the weather. Read on to see if I’m giving up early.
