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Russia

2 destinations & festivals · 1 etiquette rules

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Before you go

Read before you go

Red lineSafety

Russia: many governments advise against all travel

Before you leave, check your own government's latest safety advice
Check whether your travel insurance covers you

Ignoring official travel warnings and going anyway

Because of the risks from Russia's continuing invasion of Ukraine (drone attacks, air-defence activity, limited return flights and more), the UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to Russia; the risk of foreigners being detained has also increased. If you travel against official advice, your travel insurance may be invalid.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Russia travel advice — warnings and insurance

Places & local life

Landmarks, hidden gems & local life

Hidden gemMurmansk Oblast, Russia (Barents Sea coast)

Teriberka

A fishing village on the Barents Sea: filming location of Leviathan, an aurora coast with no city lights.

Regional favouriteMurmansk Oblast, Russia (Kola Peninsula)

Murmansk

The most populous city north of the Arctic Circle: an ice-free port in the polar night, a nuclear icebreaker and the aurora.