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IvanTheGuide.COM is the place to go when you want to go to Russia.

This site provides travelers with tourism related information about Russia. Hidden Russian sights, which I have diggin' will entice and excite you. And my website will make you think that I know what I'm doing. The name of the site will confuse you, but you have to admit, that banners are pretty cool. If you check some corners deeper, you'd say "Wow, cool. This guy is legit! ".

The most probably you have to know about Russia are gossips, oil news or mass media cliches. The most you have to suppose about traveling to Russia is that it's unsafe and expensive. This is where I come in, filling in the gaps and making my solutions and advice for tourist and individual travelers. They may give you the confidence to succeed and I'm sure, you will change your mind. You will stop to believe all those rumors about how dangerous Russia is. Come see for yourself, you'll have the trip of a lifetime!

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Site Overview

So you like to come here and read what, apparently and surprisingly, many find interesting. Well, aside from the apparently brilliant writing on this site there are some other features you might like to know about.

Two sections about Moscow and St.Pete are almost ready. St.Petersburg now is full-fledged European tourism and cultural center. Very interesting city with highly developed tourism infrastructure. Many-many tourists in summer. Foreigners are in every cafe near center. Different languages and styles, bright colors and intense from City Port and Neva River… Continue reading >>

Moscow is a face of Russia. And some other parts too… Here is a lot of migrants from whole country. Some of them are guests, but most of them work here or just try to find a job. In the crowd on Tverskaya street probably you'll not find so much young, stylish and different people, like on Nevskiy Prospect in St.Petersburg. Moscow is much more southern city in several meanings… Continue reading >>

"The Sights I've diggin": every second week I am planning to post here new information about cities and sights, interviews with errands, companies and people who work in Russian tourism industry. Please visit frequently as not to miss any of the new information that I have to share!

The 360 DEGREE VIRTUAL TOUR contains general information about Russian regions and cities, travel tips, stories and guidelines, culture, social life events. FAQ is real answers to the real questions about Russian visa, safety, accommodation, transfers, and so on.

I am also working at "The best of places2stay" section. It is a selection made with approved info about bed&breakfast; and homstay offers, rooms, single apartments, new hotels, cheap hostels and dorms, available in Moscow, St.Petersburg and other Russian cities. Mostly all of listed units will have e-mail and responsible to English enquiries. And general accommodation listing is a bit different. It contain simple listing of:

- $50-100/night apartments, in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities, available for short and long term rent.

- $25-35/night rooms, most of which are direct from owners who will not only appreciate your financial contribution but will also be happy to be your friends. Most of listed places are with photos and full descriptions.

- $20-50 and $60-80/night hotels, hostels, guest houses, etc… Click here to enter and choose your city.

Yes, you could ask for help or find contacts and professional assistance from travel agencies, guides, drivers, companies and people. Please post your questions to the Guest Book. These will usually be answered within a few days. Please send your urgent or private questions to my mailbox, and they will be processed within few hours.