(CNN) — What lies beyond Sochi?

Only the largest country in the world in terms of area.

Post-Olympics, should you find yourself stretching out to explore the rest of Russia — especially Moscow and St. Petersburg — a little cultural background can help you make the most of this dazzling land.

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In this video I give some tips on travel to Russia and Ukraine. Are you traveling to our part of the world for business? Or tourism? Or meeting beautiful Russian brides? Just use some common sense during your East Europe holiday – and it will help you avoid lots of troubles! 🙂

Executives from Facebook, Twitter and Google will testify in Congress about how Russia used social media to influence the 2016 presidential election. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House correspondent Zeke Miller talks to CBSN about what to expect.

Gold and other precious metals worth millions fell from a plane as it took off in Russia, according to local news outlets.

Gold and other precious metals worth millions fell from a plane as it took off in Russia, according to local news outlets.

Executives from Facebook, Twitter and Google will testify in Congress about how Russia used social media to influence the 2016 presidential election. CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House correspondent Zeke Miller talks to CBSN about what to expect.