Category: Krasnodar Krai

View of the Black Sea coast from the top of Mount Akhun near Sochi in the South of Russia

The 5 best day trips from Sochi

The first time you step in Sochi you wonder if you are truly in Russia or some postcard-like holiday destination in a subtropical country. Sochi, at the very south west…

The medieval necropolis of Dargavs in the foggy mountains of North Ossetia Alania in the North Caucasus of Russia

Your ultimate North Caucasus travel guide

Many people know about the South Caucasus and/or have visited Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan – But what about the North Caucasus ? If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for…

The Alexander's thriumphal arch made of red bricks in the city center of Krasnodar in the South Caucasus of Russia

Krasnodar, capital of the Kuban Cossacks

Krasnodar, the capital of the region bearing its name is often only seen as a transportation hub for russian tourists on their way to the Black Sea beaches of Sochi…

Abrau Durso travel guide

Abrau Durso : Russia’s best wine with a splendid view

When one thinks of Russia’s famous drink, the first thing that comes to mind is vodka (or novichok), but did you know Russia’s South is a wine region ? Have…

The Malaya Zemlya memorial, a massive Soviet memorial made of concrete memorial to commemorates the landing of the Red Army marines in1943 in Novorossyisk by the Black Sea in the South of Russia

Novorossiysk, the Soviet Hero City on the Black Sea

Novorossiysk, a Soviet Hero City most never even heard of, is located in the Krasnodar Krai, between the popular resort towns of Anapa and Gelendzhik in the Tsemes bay. It’s…

Mount Argun in the Krasnodar Krai with view on the Black Sea in the North Caucasus

A travel guide to the Krasnodar Krai

The Krasnodar Krai located along the Black Sea is an all in one region. It’s home to Russia’s famous beach resort town Sochi as well as Krasnaya Polyana the best…