Russia

There are thousand of natural, historical and cultural attractions in Russia, more than 30 nature national parks, almost two thousand museums, 79 museum-parks.
12 objects of cultural and natural value from various regions of Russia are included in UNESCO List of World Heritage Objects. They are the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square, the historical centre of St. Petersburg, the Kizhi Pogost, the historical centre and monuments of Velikiy Novgorod, monuments of Vladimir- Suzdal lands and Boris-Gleb Cathedral in Kideksha, the historical and cultural complex of Solovetsky islands, the architectural ensemble of Troitse- Sergiev monastery near Moscow, the Ascension Cathedral in Kolomenskoe (Moscow), wild forests of Komi (Pechoro- Ilich nature reserve, Yugid-Va natural park), Baikal lake, volcanoes of Kamchatke, Golden Mountains of Altai.

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Moscow
According to a legend mentioned in the old Russian chronicle, Moscow was founded by the Suzdal prince Yuri Dolgorukiy in 1147. In the fourteenth century Moscow becomes the centre of Great Moscow Principality. Later, it becomes a centre of the whole Russian State.
Moscow is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This city combines the best pieces of old and modern architecture. Russian capital was especially renovated and changed over the last years. Most of historical buildings, architectural ensembles, churches and monasteries were restored. [Read more]

Golden Ring
The Golden Ring is the name given to a tourist journey, consisting of group of ancient and historic Russian cities starting with Vladimir and fanning our towards the north. The routes takes in cities and villages of old Moscow, each one of which has its own particular place in history.[Read more]

Novgorod The Great
Novgorod is one of the most ancient cities of Russia located in its North-West, near the site where the Volkhov river takes its waters from Lake Ilmen.
The history of Novgorod is closely linked with all major stages in the life of Russian state. At the times, when the statehood of Rus was just in its making, the Novgorodians invited a Scandinavian prince Rurik to keep law and order, thus giving birth to the prince Rurik dynasty that ruled over all Russian lands throughout more than 750 years.[Read more]

St. Petersburg
St.-Petersburg ranks with the most beautiful cities of the world - Paris, London, and Berlin. It is one of the ten cities considered to be particularly attractive for visiting.
Every year more than two million guests from many countries visit St. Petersburg. The leading countries regarding the number of tourists coming to St.-Petersburg are Finland, Germany, the USA, Sweden, and France. People often call St.-Petersburg either North Palmira or Northern Venice because of its exceptional romanticism and a great number of rivers and canals.
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Sakhalin And Kurile Islands
The Sakhalin and the Kurile Islands are located on the east of Russia; to the north and quite near Japan. The Major Kurile Archipelago stretches for 1,200 kilometers north west to the Kamchatka Peninsula. It includes 56 islands, of which Iturup, Kunashir and Paramushir are the largest. The Sakhalin Island lies between the continent and the Kuriles. It is equal in size to the European countries of Austria, Switzerland or Ireland. The Sakhalin resembles a giant fish in its shape. The broadest part of the island is about 160 km. The narrowest place - Poyasok Isthmus - is only 47 kilometers long. [Read more]

Trans Siberian Railway
The mere mention of the Trans Siberian Railway conjures up a feeling of mystery and excitement. The legend of the Trans Siberian – the world´s longest train journey – has lured people to undertake this mammoth trip ever since it was launched in the late 19th Century. Traveling by Trans Siberian Railway gives more than just new experience. It opens your memory for unforgettable impressions and enriches the knowledge of our Planet. Traveling by Trans Siberian Railway is a challenge for those who would like to have more than few hours journey by train. Tours including travel by Trans Siberian Railway during several days give a unique chance to see the immense Russian spaciousness with grand rivers and huge forests, to enjoy beautiful views of natural landscapes.
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