Way to Russia's guide to Samara was recently added to the website. Samara is a popular tourist detination both for foreigners and for Russians due to its picturesque location on a bend in the Volga River nestled among the Zhiguli Mountains. It has the feel of a resort town and, situated in the south of Russia, has the warm weather to match. For those traveling to Samara the Way to Russia guide has all the information you could possibly need with reviews of hotels, restaurants, clubs and bars as well as a sightseeing guide and all the hints, tips and practical information you cold possibly need for a safe and enjoyable stay in the city.

Click here to see the guide.

Kazan is a lovely city. It might not be one of the main tourist destinations in Russia, but it should be. A manageable distance from Moscow, it would be a worthy addition on any tourist's itinerary. And the new Way to Russia guide to Kazan has all the information you need for such a visit with plenty of reviews of hotels, nightlife, restaurants and information about sightseeing as well as all the practical information you need to make your journey an easy one.

Click here to see the guide.

And click here to see my blog: "If You Are Not There... Memories of Kazan".

The Way to Russia guide to Ekaterinburg is now online. Make sure you read it in detail here. It's the most comprehensive guide you'll find to Ekaterinburg in English anywhere, except for on the official Ekaterinburg tourism website (yes, there is one - I was shocked as well), but obviously their only intention is to glorify their city so their information can't be trusted. The Way to Russia guide features plenty of reviews and information about hotels, sights, clubs, bars, restaurants as well as all the practical information you need for a visit to the capital of the Urals. And now that the guide is online, it seems like a good time to write about my experiences in the city.

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