Russia Attractions
Russia. This word contains so much. We say Russia and we mean Moscow, bears, literature, ballet, Hermitage. Many international tourists are sure that the taste of Russia is the taste of vodka and caviar, so do not waste time and try these symbols of the country. No other Russian city can be compared with Moscow. The capital of the country is a diverse and vibrant city with a huge amount of must-see spectacles and things to do. Red Square stands in between Kremlin and the royal house where the President of Russia stays. It impresses the tourists with the stunning architecture and alive history. The real Moscow can be felt in its streets. Only the names of Old Arbat Street, Tverskaya Street and others tell us wonderful stories about the city and the country. Moscow is a center of art. With such attractions as Bolshoi Theater, Tretyakov Gallery, or Pushkin Museum, the visitors will realize the beauty of Russian art.
Just a few hours drive from Moscow and you can witness the Golden Ring of Russia, one of the most popular tourists’ destinations in the country. The Golden Ring consists of the towns of great historical, architectural and spiritual significance. You can both travel by car or choose a river cruise, which is more attractive because many of these ancient, picturesque towns are located along the river banks. You won’t be disappointed with incredible kremlins, old monasteries, impressive cathedrals, and fortresses.
Moscow’s elegant cousin, the “Venice of the North”, the city with European flavour, northern capital of Russia – all these nicknames are about St. Petersburg. Its highlights include the Palace Square, the Winter Palace and many other popular attractions. If you are sick and tired of the city, head for the shores of Lake Ladoga for a picnic. Travelling south of St. Petersburg, you will come to Novgorod, which is considered to be a treasure trove of ancient architecture. You will be fascinated by a great number of cathedrals and churches, the most significant of which is St. Sophia’s Cathedral, the oldest stone structure in Russia.
Siberia. We pronounce this name and imagine vast stretches of forests, a million lakes and rivers, an enormous wealth of wilderness. It is impossible not to visit this area, especially its most scenic part (between Irkutsk and Khabarovsk). Pay attention that Irkutsk is a perfect spot to start your travel to the Baikal, the world’s deepest lake. It is a home to wildfowl, bear, and freshwater seal. Want to enjoy the most beautiful natural surroundings, go to Karelia. It has a patchwork of lakes, marshes and forests, a variety of mushrooms and berries. Who has never heard of Leo Tolstoy, the author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina. His historically significant estate Yasnaya Polyana, located near the town of Tula, is not to be missed during your Russia tour.