The Volga River cruise is the best way to explore the country. Usually it starts south of Moscow and goes through old towns like Kazan (ancient Tatar city), Shiryaeva and Ulyanovsk (Lenin's birthplace). It is the best way to see scenic wilderness and to meet interesting people. Lake Baikal area offers opportunities for hiking, biking, horse trekking, fishing, and boating. Fishing is another hobby of the Russians. Try your hand at catching salmon in Vladivostok and Khabarovsk. Hunting is a must-do, as the wildlife in Russia is really varied: brown beers, moose, goose, wild ducks, wolves, foxes, and lynx. Are you eager to have a fabulous introduction into Russian social life – try Russian banya. But do it in the traditional way. First of all you need to sweat and then jump in a lake or roll around in the snow. The travelers, coming from different corners of the world, prefer to go in for skiing and enjoy snowboarding in Russia as they are the most enjoyed winter sports.