Russia Guide -- National Geographic

St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow's Red Square has nine chapels, each with a unique dome.

Photograph by Izzet Keribar/IML Image Group

World Heritage Guide

Kremlin and Red Square

Get facts, photos, and travel tips for Moscow's Kremlin and Red Square, World Heritage sites in Russia.

Wrangel Island Pictures

Wrangel Island is a haven for wildlife, frozen in space and time.
From Russia With Love

Freshly polished, newly proud, St. Petersburg retakes center stage.
Russian Summer Pictures

At the dacha, the soul of Russia—and its cultural divide—is on display.
Explore Kamchatka, Russia

Adventurer Sarah McNair-Landry's dream trip is to kite ski the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. Learn more about this trip and others in our Ultimate Adventure Bucket List.
Paddle the Bashkaus River

Get inspired with our Ultimate Adventure Bucket List, a collection of 40 trips that range from totally extreme to actually doable.

Trans-Siberia Rail: Beijing to Moscow

Embark on an epic voyage aboard the Tsar’s Gold, exploring China, Mongolia, and Russia with a National Geographic expert.