These are the people who made Russia’s epic summer
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The Calvert Journal scoops bronze at the 2018 Lovie Awards
The Calvert Journal has taken home a bronze award at this year's Lovie Awards for its online travel guide revealing the hidden side of Russia's World Cup cities.
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Discover young Russia in our new documentary series -
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Your guide to the unique cultural identity of Russia’s forward-thinking Baltic outpost -
Discover young Russia in our new documentary series -
Discover young Russia in our new documentary series -
Reading the complex history of Yekaterinburg in its World Cup stadium -
Our list of the Russian capital's best bars and restaurants you have to visit -
Your complete guide to the Russian cities hosting the football this summer -
Old Russian elegance meets Soviet style and vibrant art on the banks of the Volga -
Get away from the crowds with our guide to Nizhny’s local treasures -
Immerse yourself in the secret sounds of Saransk with local musician Damba -
Explore Samara’s architectural history, from wooden streets to Soviet grandeur -
Beat the crowds with these beautiful day trips out of Saransk -
Your guide to exploring the tranquil riverside city of Samara -
From burgers and falafels to some of the best coffee in Russia -
Traditional fare meets modern dining in our picks of the best spots in town -
Follow the Volga river to hidden islands and quiet villages outside Samara -
Making the most of your time in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia’s art and trade hub -
Your guide to the hidden charms of the Mordovian capital, Saransk -
How Samara brought North and South Korea together on the pitch — for one minute -
After years in the wilderness, has Nizhny finally found a football team of its own? -
Discover young Russia in our new documentary series -
An alternative history of Saransk in 4 buildings -
Kirill Kobrin on the changing names and faces of Nizhny/Gorky -
Your guide to Kazan, Russia’s Tatar capital on the Volga -
Discover young Russia in our new documentary series -
Kazan’s football team was once on top of the world. What went wrong? -
Owen Hatherley takes a tour of Kazan’s architectural multiculturalism -
Discover young Russia in our new documentary series -
Discover the secret spots and southern charm of this revitalised provincial capital -
Your guide to Rostov-on-Don, the gateway to Russia’s south -
Journey out of Rostov-on-Don for a taste of the ancient world -
On the road with FC Rostov during their season challenging Europe’s elite -
The forgotten architectural avant-garde of Rostov-on-Don -
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Journey to the coast for amber mines and remote beaches -
Your guide to Kaliningrad, the heart of Russia's western exclave
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A world famous noodle bar and vibrant drinking dens -
Meet the Kaliningrad fans who travel 7,400 kilometres to support their team -
Kaliningrad’s battle to preserve its complex post-war cityscape -
Discover young Russia in our new documentary series -
Journey down Europe’s longest river to discover the gems of Russia’s south -
Kick-off summer on the Volga River with these local eateries and bars -
Meet the aspiring youth competing in the iconic Leather Ball football tournament -
Join Oat Oaks on a hypnotic rock odyssey to the edge of mighty Volgograd -
How the city became a drawing board for Soviet urban utopias -
Take our guided tour of the nautical past and present of St Petersburg -
The iconic river city that combines a heroic past with a progressive present -
Inside the fight to save Yekaterinburg’s radical architectural heritage -
How one man shaped Soviet Sochi’s resort culture against the odds -
Moscow is getting a makeover, and the rest of Russia is next -
Your guide to exploring the awe-inspiring sights and sounds of St Petersburg -
Your guide to creative Yekaterinburg, Russia's capital of Constructivism -
Journey through Yekaterinburg to experience the might of Europe's edge -
Journey outside St Petersburg for the natural splendour of the Russian north -
Where to eat and drink in this vibrant Ural outpost -
Our run down of food and drink hotspots in Russia’s historic second city -
From Soviet sanatoriums to lush gardens, your walking guide to seaside Sochi -
Discover Yekaterinburg’s Constructivist treasures with this walking tour -
Explore the tropical wilderness and grand sanatoria of Sochi -
Discover the eclectic architecture and wild spirit of Moscow -
How modern St Petersburg is going back to its maritime roots -
Get to know the Constructivist architecture and spirited nightlife of Yekaterinburg -
Uncover the bohemian grandeur and creativity of St Petersburg -
How I fell in love with St Petersburg — through its football team -
Journey along the Black Sea coast for natural splendour and culinary delights -
Uncover Moscow’s rich football history on this capital tour -
Journey to Moscow’s edge to explore a heritage of cultural riches -
How Volgograd changed the history of Russian football in two matches -
Your guide to a day out in mighty Volgograd, the iconic Soviet city -
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From micro cafes to Italian cuisine, don’t miss a morsel with our guide