Russia Travel Tips
What do I need to know? APPLY FOR YOUR VISA Every visitor to Russia needs a visa. The visa application process takes time and money, but is worth it in the end! We highly recommend going through a trusted processing company who will make sure that your application is filled out correctly and everything is […]
More than the Kremlin: 6 days in Moscow & St. Petersburg
***Bob and Jana Cash were Beyond Red Square’s first repeat clients to Russia, visiting the North Caucasus in Summer 2019 and returning in 2020 to explore Moscow & St. Petersburg (along with their son who is studying Russian in-country!). Read further for a play-by-play from Jana, to see if Russia has more to offer than […]
Mother/Son Trip of a Lifetime
This past June, American Dawn Barberi and her 17-yr. old son Connor had an incredible shared experience, climbing Mt. Elbrus and then touring St. Petersburg & Moscow together. Read further to hear about their experiences from Dawn, in her own words: Q: So what’s the story behind you and Connor deciding to climb Europe’s highest […]
Climbing Elbrus and Kilimanjaro: How the First 2 of the Seven Summits compare
***Article written by Kevin Abernethy from the USA, avid mountain climber and adventurer Any climbers pursuing the goal of climbing the Seven Summits will find themselves traveling to regions of the world they may have never previously heard of, let alone thought about traveling to. Although there is no mandated order in which the Seven […]
Is the drive to Mt. Elbrus safe?
One of the first things you’ll notice, as you begin planning for your Mt. Elbrus trip, are some pretty serious travel warnings. And not just to the greater North Caucasus region, but specifically referring to the drive to Mt. Elbrus. What are you to make of all this? Is it as dangerous and risky as […]
4 Reasons to Travel to the North Caucasus instead of Italy
Off the beaten path in Europe: 4 reasons why you should travel to the North Caucasus instead of Italy If you are planning an overseas trip in the near future, odds are it’s to somewhere in Europe…..right? A large % of the world’s travel money is spent in Europe, and understandably so, with its vital […]
Top 11 Things You Should Do After Climbing Mt. Elbrus
If you’re like many climbers from around the world, Mt. Elbrus is on your bucket list to summit. Whether or not you have a goal of climbing the world’s 7 summits, you are like many thousands of Russians and foreigners who descend on the Caucasus Mountains every year to conquer this beautiful peak. Many climbers […]
4 Myths about Travel to Russia in 2019
This is the year. 2019. It’s the year to get over the hump and travel to Russia. You’ve considered it for years. There are so many “Yes, but…” moments that have been holding you back, though. Here are 4 commonly-held myths about travel to Russia that we want to alleviate for you. It’s time to […]
Best Season For Travel
When is the best time of year to come to Russia? Russia has four seasons and each of them have their pros and cons for travel. When most people imagine Russia, they think of fur hats and coats and year-round snow drifts. While there are some regions of Russia that are like that, many parts […]
Traveling Russia On A Restricted Diet
WHAT IF I’M GLUTEN-FREE? More and more often we meet travelers who are on a restricted diet: no sugar, gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian, keto or vegan….and the list goes on! FOREIGN CONCEPT For the most part, a restricted eating lifestyle is foreign to Russians. The response tends to be “why on earth would you want to […]