North Korea, ancient Asia, giant vegetables — four storiesA Nizhnevartovsk traveler recounts a tour of North Korea, a Yugra gardener achieves record crops, a deputy weighs utility assets’ fate, and routes unfold through three ancient Asian countries.
Tourists’ antics anger Altai residentsSeveral incidents by tourists in Russia’s Altai region sparked public outrage, from a ritual misstep to swimming in a geyser lake. Locals say visitors often ignore customs and safety, prompting police attention and public apologies.
Life in Khrebtovoye near KrasnodarThere is only one store, at the gas station on the highway near Khrebtovoye, a tiny settlement outside Krasnodar where visitors sometimes outnumber locals.
Tomsk woman speaks Old Russian after injuryA 45-year-old from Tomsk suffered a head injury in Pattaya after slipping at a pool, lost memory, and began using Old Russian words; she has returned to Russia and is undergoing rehabilitation.
Aiza’s partner details Bali realitiesStepan Kuzmenko, an oil worker from Nizhnevartovsk (Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug—Yugra, Russia) who has spent a year living on Bali with blogger Aiza, says many newcomers are unprepared for outages, humidity, and traffic on the island.
Nizhnevartovsk traveler on North Korea tourKonstantin Kaskaev spent a week in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea under close supervision. He explains visas, prices, itineraries, and local food, and shares what stood out during the tightly managed visit.
How to Enjoy a Trip to AbkhaziaEvery year, Abkhazia sparks debates over prices, hospitality, and service. Devoted Russian travelers explain how to respect customs, plan independently, and calibrate expectations to enjoy a trip to the “Country of the Soul”.
Unusual Abkhaz Traditions to KnowFrom wedding ledgers to strict table etiquette, enduring Abkhaz customs shape daily life in Abkhazia and can help visitors navigate social norms, even if not all are strictly required.
Novosibirsk blogger angers Altai localsA Novosibirsk blogger, Vasilina Kataeva, performed a ritual in Altai (Altai Republic, Russia), angering locals by tying a wet wipe to a tree instead of a kyira offering ribbon. She posted the video and later answered the backlash.
Analyst on messenger flaws and AI scamsDmitry Galov, head of Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) in Russia, discusses evolving scam tactics, messenger security, and AI deepfakes. He warns that once data is online, users cannot fully remove it.
