So, I know this isn't the correct place to ask this question , but there really was no other place, so I apologize. I'm going to Russia for the first time and was wondering if you guys had any recommendations for unique things to do. Of course, we'll be going to Moscow and SP, and maybe Lake Baikal or the Golden Ring, and looking at all the sights, but does anyone have any advice that I won't find in the guide books? Anything we really need to know/do/see? (I speak Russian (poorly) and my friend doesn't). Thanks

Also, is anyone familiar with this:
http://www.domrz.ru/?mod=static&page_name=about_usI saw the word зарубежья and got excited but my Russian isn't good enough to navigate the site.