In this full-blown guide to one of Asia's most multicultural nations, you can also listen to the world's oldest rain forest at night, sample the local fruit, or hang out in an Iban longhouse. Dominating the northern half of the continent, Russia and its vast natural and cultural wonders are now open to the world like never before.

At the grand old age of 850, Moscow is now being hailed by the global media as Europe's most exciting capital. With A Journey to Moscow (our first city site) we hope to begin a long and ever-expanding coverage of Russia's top town.