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Sweden & Russia resource guide

Local News and Current Events Links

The St. Petersburg Times

This is the English version of an online Newspaper featuring articles on current events and community bulletin boards.

Russia Post

The World New Network supplies Russian news from an international perspective.

Scandinavia Now

Scandinavia now is an online business newspaper featuring articles from several Scandinavian countries. Read how world events are affecting the regional economy.

The Local

The local is an online Swedish newspaper in English that caters to expatriates and Americans living abroad.

Radio Sweden

This is the written version of Swedish radio news in English. With Real Audio player you can listen online.

Travel Guides and General Info

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet is always a great place to start reading and planning. The information is written for travelers and contains lots of helpful information.

Sweden Information Smorgasbord

Exactly what it says, the Swedish Information Smorgasbord. Great place to learn about culture, sports, nature, industry, society and tourism. Challenge yourself and take the Swedish Challenge Quiz to find out how much you know about Sweden.

Topic Specific Links

The Imperial Palaces of Petersburg

An online historical guide with photos and virtual tours of St. Petersburg palaces and traditions.

BBC News Country Profile - Russia

Find information on Vladamir Putin and Russia's current leaders and news events. Also, stop here to listen to Russia's national anthem online.

BBC News Country Profile - Sweden

This website will help you learn about Swede's Prime Minister and unique government development. Also you can find out about Sweden's leading e-recycling program and its sinking town. Stop here to listen to Sweden's national anthem online.

Embassy of Sweden, Washington D.C.

This is the official Web site of Sweden's embassy in Washington, D.C. Find information about working and living in Sweden.

Embassy of the Russian Federation, Washington D.C.

Read headline news and find more information about Russian - U.S. relations.

The YMCA of Russia

Founded in 1900 in St. Petersburg, the YMCA of Russia has a long culturally rich history. You can read some of the history and heritage at this site.

YMCA Camp Brevik

Written in Swedish, you may have a tough time navigating this site. You can get a few glimpses of the camp however and a taste of the native language.