Experiences labelled with 'russia'
One of the great pleasures of visiting many European cities in winter is the captivating effect that snow has on their classic architecture, creating a virtual winter wonderland. Estonia's capital Tallinn may not be as world famous as Vienna or Prague, but it's probably one of the best places on the whole continent to experience Europe as it was in medieval times. Old Town Tallinn is so well preserved that it has UNESCO World Heritage Site status - picture a close-knit network of winding cobbled streets with iron street lamps, Gothic spires of grandiose churches and half-hidden courtyards sheltering beautiful gabled houses. Look out for Tallinn's Town Hall, the only one in northern Europe dating from the Gothic era that still remains standing, dating back ...
Aside from vodka and extremely cold weather, Russia is also home to the Golden Mask Festival—a theatre-lover’s heaven on earth, amounting to months of endless artistic bliss. Imagine the most prestigious theatres in Moscow in all their glory: lights, costumes, grandiose production design. Imagine hundreds of performances in all genres of theatre: drama, opera, modern dance, operetta, ballet, even puppet. Now picture all of them together, and you've got Russia’s Golden Mask National Theatre Award and Festival. The best thing about the Golden Mask theatre festival is that all the finest Russian theatre productions are presented in central Moscow, so it’s easy for a theatre-lover to hop from one play to another. And because it’s a collection of only the best, you are almost guaranteed ...
The 2014 Winter Olympics will be held in Sochi, Russia, and has been nicknamed the Polar Olympics. It will be the second time that Russia is hosting such an event, and this time the three mascots of the Winter Olympics are a snowboarding leopard, a bunny that is figure skating, and a polar bear wearing a scarf. These three animals are literally the symbols of Russia’s self image. While there will be hundreds of athletes at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi will also attract thousands of spectators from across the world. As a first-time spectator, it’s likely to be the biggest spectator event you’ve ever experienced. While attending the 21 days of the 2014 Winter Olympics, also remember that Russia has a rich wealth of ...
Located on the Estonian border with the country’s immediate neighbor Russia, the impressive Hermann Castle is a must visit for tourists who are travelling to Estonia. Originally built by the Danes almost at the end of the 13th century, it stands face to face with Russia’s equally formidable Ivangorod Fortress that is just across the river. This creates an architectural, as well as military ensemble, which is unique in the whole of Europe. Its location (on the border and at the junction of several trade routes) has helped the adjoining towns to amass wealth. Hermann Castle, also known as Narva Castle, has however also invited conflicts and even wars for ransacking and accumulating wealth. Hermann Castle has seen many masters during its warring days – ...
