Long-Term Effects. When an excess amount of cortisol is in your brain, the cortisol affects the function of the hippocampus. As part of fight or flight, blood glucose, which is a source of energy, is diverted from the hippocampus to your muscles.
Russian River Cruises. Take a vacation of a lifetime as you travel down the rivers of Russia on a Russian cruise with us. Travel on the routes followed by the Russian Tsars, dock in ancient Russian cities that to this day, still conjure up Russia's mysterious past.
The best time to visit Russia Whether you plan to visit in the winter or summer months Russia offers year-round appeal. While Russia is renowned as a wonderful winter destination, complete with snow-covered landscapes, spring and summer offer something completely different with manicured lawns gracing many of Russiaâs most famous palaces.