Russia

Join the thunderous applause for
the sublime ballet dancers in the
Bolshoi Theatre
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Perfect your banya etiquette
before joining in this steamy
Russian ritual
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Surround yourself with majestic
rugged scenery as you drive
across the world’s deepest lake
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Feel St Petersburg's contemporary
pulse by clubbing in converted
stables and Soviet factories
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Nine authors, more than seven
months of research, countless
shots of vodka
All new Activities chapter and
tips on how to cut through red
tape to secure your visa
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