Russia

Russia is a vast country that is over 70% larger than Canada, which is the second largest country. Despite its size though, Russia is quite accessible to travellers since the most popular attractions are concentrated in a couple cities.

Moscow is Russia's capital and has been a major political center for decades. It demonstrates Russia's embrace of capitalism and is home to many new buildings and burgeoning skyscrapers. Moscow is also notable for having the most billionaires in the world, due to the vast oil and resource deposits in Russia. The chief sights include the Kremlin complex, the colorful 16th century St. Basil's Cathedral, and Lenin's Mausoleum. All of these are centered around Red Square.

Saint Petersburg is a cosmopolitan European oriented city that has been known as a Window to the West and called the Venice of the North for its palaces and waterways. It is home to the Hermitage, a world-class former Tsarist palace turned museum filled with art.

If those two cities aren't to your liking, you can explore some of this vast cold country via the Trans-Siberian Railway. Spend a week and you can travel from Moscow to Vladivostok, and many places in between.

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1. St Basil's Cathedral

(7 reviews)

Moscow, Central Russia, Russia

This beautifully ornate cathedral with it's multicolored onion domes dominates Moscow's Red Square and represents the epitome of Russian churches. It's interior is structured as a collection of 9 separate chapels,..

2. Red Square

(45 reviews)

Moscow, Central Russia, Russia

This square is the most famous city square in all of Russia. It is situated between the Kremlin (the former royal citadel and currently the official residence of the President of Russia), and Kitay-gorod (a historic..

3. Lake Baikal

(4 reviews)

Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia

Situated in Southern Siberia, Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake by volume, as well as the deepest lake int eh world. It contains around 20% of the world's total surface freshwater. Lake Baikal is a narrow and..

4. Mount Elbrus

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Kislovodsk, Southern Russia, Russia

Situated in the Caucasus mountain range near the border of Georgia, Mount Elbrus is one of the seven summits, and is the tallest mountain in Europe at 5,642 metres (18,510 feet). There is a slightly lower summit of..

5. Catherine Palace

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Pushkin, Central Russia, Russia

This magnificent rococo-style Palace served as the summer residence of the Russian tsars. It's impressive blue, white and gold facade is over 300-meter long. Originally built by Rastrelli (who also designed St..

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1. Tobi's Tip on Moscow

Moscow, Central Russia, Russia

Moo Moo Restaurant, Old Arbat Street (next to Home from Home Hostel) Nice Restaurant with Buffet, Barbecue, also local specialities. Meeting people is easy, fun place. Meet Phil!

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2. Tobi's Tip on Tol'yatti

Tol'yatti, Volga (Privolzhsky) Region, Russia

GENERATOR Club, Tolyatti rock music/live club just outside of town. rather small but very rock'n'roll! the bar has just about nine beer glasses, so sometimes you have to wait for them to collect and wash 'em... lot of famous russian and also international bands played there.

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3. Tobi's Tip on Samara

Samara, Volga (Privolzhsky) Region, Russia

Tinkoff Brewery/Restaurant: while the setting is rather upperclass, you can eat a lot for little money. Tinkoff is a Russian beer brewery, so you are at the source here ;) They also serve sushi, and at night it turns into a club when local or national bands and DJs perform, from Rock to Electro.

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4. Ekaterina's Tip on Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg, Urals Region, Russia

Bring warm clothes whenever u come here, smt. we have snow in june;)

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5. Florian's Tip on Kazan'

Kazan', Volga (Privolzhsky) Region, Russia

Has one of the worlds most modern underground tubes, have a look at it, you wouldnt expect it. Also try the various local dishes, some of them are ok some are really amazing.

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6. Bob's Tip on Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, Central Russia, Russia

If you're going to the Hermitage, be prepared to do some walking. I did not think a museum could be that big. Or that Catherine the Great owned that much stuff.

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7. Alyona's Tip on Moscow

Moscow, Central Russia, Russia

If you like fish and sea food go to Porto Maltese restaurant - it's a lovely chain of Serbian restos in Moscow

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8. Antonio's Tip on Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, Central Russia, Russia

Fascinating city, crossed by a net of canals, like Venice ! Astonishing a night cruise on the river Neva.

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9. Rob's Tip on Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, Central Russia, Russia

If you plan on doing the Dostoevski/ Raskolnikov walk, or just plan on being down in the hay market, try not to be there after dark. The area can get fairly sketchy at night, especially if you're on foot.

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10. Rebecca's Tip on Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg, Central Russia, Russia

Nice historical city but so so dangerous

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