Things You'll Only See In Russia

Fishing All Day

Russia is huge, so there's a lot of untouched lands. Untouched land means outdoor, nature activities! Since there are tons of lakes and rivers, many Russians grow up spending a day out on the water and learning how to fish. Even in the winter, ice fishing is still a celebrated sport. Most people learn how to fish in Russia, it's a given.

Tourist Traps

There are a lot of things for tourists to do in Russia. Exploring the forests and islands definitely for the more adventurous folks. Many tourists stick with the likes of Moscow and St. Petersburg, but end up getting classicly "tourist trapped." Tourists tend to pay much higher fees, and it's always easy to tell whether or not someone is a tourist. For example, many websites for attractions have a Russian page and an English page. If you're on the English page, the prices are going to be higher. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.