Unusual cities of Russia
Mysterious Kalmykia has become the leader in “quiet” tourism in Russia
Mysterious Kalmykia has become the leader in the growth rate of so-called “quiet” tourism in Russia. In 2025, the number of bookings in the republic increased by 41%, according to a joint study by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development and the Association of Travel Aggregators (ATAG).
According to Kalmyk officials, such an impressive result became possible thanks to the implementation of the “Tourism Development” project, Read the rest of this entry »
Bogudonia – the fishing slums of Taganrog in Russia
Bogudonia – the fishing slums of Taganrog in Russia
The air here smells of salt, fish and rusty iron. Bogudonia is the fishing quarter of old Taganrog, its secret pocket on the very shore of the Azov Sea. Once very beautiful – with white houses, greenery and clean beaches – today this area looks more like an urban ghetto.
The first thing that struck me was the descents with ropes instead of railings. Read the rest of this entry »
Lotus Festival in Russia
It’s time to get ready for a trip to the South of Russia, because the Lotus Festival in Kalmykia is coming soon — the main tourist holiday of the summer!
On August 9, 2025, the Lagansky District of mysterious Kalmykia will become the center of cultural, sports and gastronomic life in the South of Russia, a source in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Kalmykia reported today. Read the rest of this entry »
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