Russia is the largest country in the world so it is no wonder that there are many interesting and unique Russian cultural experiences to see and participate in.
Russia is home to 160 different ethnic and indigenous groups. This diverse population has influenced everything from Russian language and literature to the arts, music and dance to the Russian lifestyle and traditions, food, architecture, and the media.
There are unique cultural experiences to be had in every corner of this amazing country.
1) Cooking Lessons
Get a hands-on taste of Russian cuisine with a Russian cooking lesson. Understand how history, culture and cuisine influence each other and gain an appreciate the art of turning basic ingredients into tasty, heart-warming dishes.
2) Arts and Crafts
Watch skilled craftsmen at work creating Buryat tapestry and Altai wood carving. Go on a city shopping tour to hunt for classic collector's items like matrioshka (Russian doll), valenki (felt boots) and Siberian ceramics or see the wares of ancient communities in the art museum in Irkutsk, or in Krasnoyarsk's Cultural Historical Museum.
3) Russian Ballet Theatre
Although the Russian Ballet can be seen when the Ballet Company travels to world, experiencing the romance and grace in their home country is like no other experience. Russian ballet theatre is renowned the world over. Home to the world's most prestigious ballet schools, Russia has produced many of the world's most celebrated dancers. 56th Parallel can add a Russian Ballet experience onto any tour but is highly recommended in Moscow, St Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Krasnoyarsk.
4) Russian Ethnic Groups
Meet the locals in remote villages and participate in daily life. Meet nomads and their horses in an isolated camp on the great Siberian plains, or experience a warm traditional welcome and rustic food in an authentic rural Russian home stay. a visit to one of Russians remote communities will leave lasting memories.
5) Russian Banya
This invigorating tradition is one not to be missed. You will shed your clothes and enter the Banya room, where your sweat will begin to run freely from every pore in your body. Traditionally, the next step involves an invigorating and strangely pleasurable 'beating' with a bundle of birch branches, followed by a bracing dip in an icy cold plunge pool.
6) Russian Troika
One of the most enchanting images of winter in Russia is the troika ('trio'), a sled drawn by three horses harnessed side-by-side. A troika ride can be a gentle and scenic, or it can take you through dashing through the snow at speeds of up to 50km per hour. As an honoured guest you will be able to enjoy the comfort of a traditional, beautifully decorated sled, warm coats and the guidance of an expert driver skilled in horse-keeping.
7) Shaman Ceremony
Experience this ancient and mystical tradition. The indigenous communities of Siberia provide an extraordinary opportunity to witness some of the world's best preserved shamanistic and animist traditions.
8) Sightseeing
In Russia and Siberia there is no shortage of widely known sights to visit. Each Russian sightseeing tour includes an informative guide who can answer all your questions and take the stress out of seeing the popular sites. 56th Parallel's new Moscow and Saint Petersburg tours make sure you get the most out of your time in each city, seeing the famous sites as well as visiting some lesser known but equally spectacular ones.
9) Try Traditional Food
Every 56th Parallel tour offers you the opportunity to enjoy some of the best cuisine Siberia has to offer. We are able to show you the best places to try traditional food because we have connections with local people and communities. Although food varies from region to region it is generally robust, filling and most importantly tasty.
10)Learn to Speak Russian
The best way to get the most out of your trip is to learn the basics of the language. Even the most basic understanding of the Russian language can be invaluable when trying to communicate and get around. We can organise Russian language lessons for you in major cities, either before or after your tour, or in your free time while on tour.
11) Experience Russian Festivals
Be a guest as Russian history and culture come to life in a colourful display of music and dance. As in other parts of the world, Easter, Christmas and New Years are major festival seasons in Russia. To allow you to experience these amazing festivals we try to align several trips a year with regional festivals such as the Baikal shaman festival, the summer festival in Yakutia, various ice sculpture exhibitions and ethnic music festivals throughout Siberia.
12) Russian Vodka Tasting
Distilled in Russia for well over a thousand years and intrinsically linked to celebrating, socialising and enjoying life, vodka holds a special place in almost every Russian's heart. A Russian vodka tasting experience will allow you to try different types of vodka from across the country. This experience is the perfect way to kick-start a night out on the town.
Russian Cultural Experiences
Discover more about these unique and awe-inspiring Russian cultural experiences to decide which ones you want to try on your next Russian adventure.
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