Stretching from Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean, Russia is a country of vast landscapes, vibrant life, and long and fascinating history. The historic capital city Moscow and St. Petersburg with "White Nights" periods and impressive architecture are the most well travelled destinations. The Golden Ring Trip touring many interesting ancient cities and towns is worth an experience.
Trips to small towns offers peek into Russian local life. The beautiful nature of Karelia town with mountains, lakes, and forests beckons for an exotic outdoor adventure. Russian dolls make a great souvenir. Discovering and listening to the Russian folk music at the gathering of dedushkas and babushkas in Moscow is an authentic experience.
Language: Russian
Currency: ruble - R
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- Kamchatka Peninsula - spectacular volcanoes and parks of this pristine peninsula makes a great excursion.
- Ulyanovsk - Birthplace of Lenin and glimspe into the cult of Lenin.
- Trans-Siberian Railway - a six day journey to see the massive country from Moscow to Vladivostok on the Pacific coast.
- Kizhi Island - an UNESCO site with fascinating wooden churches and structures.
- Kazan - ancient city with university, charming gardens & parks and cruises as highlights.
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