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Travel to Russia
Russia offers visitors the full scope of magic that is expected on a planned holiday. If there is something you want to experience, this nation will provide you with the opportunity. From the frozen wonders of Siberia to the active nightlife of each major urban center, you can enjoy the fusion of rustic beauty with modern convenience to have an incredible time, whether you prefer the East or the West.
Russia offers visitors some of the most unique UNESCO sites in the world today. One of the most special is the Volcanoes of Kamchatka, which only a few thousand people are allowed to visit every year. Geysers, hot springs, and other backcountry adventures can be found in every region, letting you embrace the call of getting away from it all to reset your clock in your own unique way.
There are also some intensely beautiful medieval sites to explore throughout Russia. Many are called to the onion-shaped domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, but don’t overlook options like Kizhi Island that don’t see the same level of tourism traffic. Some of the buildings don’t even have nails holding them together, yet have stood for centuries against the often harsh winters as a testament to the innovation of Russian architecture.
Ancient mountains stand guard over deep gorges, extensive plateaus, and numerous cities that offer you the perfect chance to experience a holiday in your way. Plan your trip to Russia and you will not be disappointed by what is waiting for you to discover.
City Guides
Click on a city for more information about the city, maps, tourist information, tours and what to see and do in the city.
Chelyabinsk
Chelyabinsk Travel Wiki
Travel to Chelyabinsk
Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Chelyabinsk
Chelyabinsk is a town that invites you to embrace the crossroads of life. Located a little east of the Ural Mountains, it sits at the border of where Europe and Asia come together. You’ll find the beauty of the Miass River combines with big blue skies to create a wonderful experience for every visitor.
Theater, culture, and...
Chita
Chita Travel Wiki
Travel to Chita
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Founded in the 17th century by the Cossacks, Chita has often been referred to as the City of Exiles. Decembrists and several members of the Middle Class were sent to Chita over the years, which made it a bastion of isolated intellectual pursuit. Like many important Russian cities in the 20th century, it was closed to...
Irkutsk
Irkutsk Travel Wiki
Travel to Irkutsk
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Irkutsk could easily be described as the cultural hub of Siberia. It is the home to several educational centers, 9 scientific research institutes, and the home to famous Russian writer Valentin Rasputin. It is a city that features a twist on Baroque architecture that is distinctly Russian as well, along with several theaters and museums to...
Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad Travel Wiki
Travel to Kaliningrad
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As the administrative center of Kaliningrad Oblast, this city is a federal subject of Russia even though it is an exclave along the Baltic Sea. It forms part of the territory that was part of Germany until the end of World War II when Soviet forces occupied the area after the war ended. German settlers were...
Kazan
Kazan Travel Wiki
Travel to Kazan
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As one of the largest cities in all of Russia, Kazan has much to offer a visitor who decides to come for a visit. It lies in European Russia and the Kremlin is a World Heritage Site. It recently was honored for celebrating its 1000th anniversary, yet still offers visitors a glimpse of modern Russian life....
Krasnodar
Krasnodar Travel Wiki
Travel to Krasnodar
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Situated on the beautiful Kuban River, Krasnodar is a short daytrip from the Black Sea, natural wonders, and stunning landmarks. The city is home to a steel hyperboloid tower, one of the few in the world, built by Vladimir Shukhov in 1928. Make your way over to the Krasnodar Circus and you’ll be able to see...
Krasnoyarsk
Krasnoyarsk Travel Wiki
Travel to Krasnoyarsk
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Krasnoyarsk is often described as the most beautiful city in Siberia and it is easy to see why. Standing guard to the south are forested mountains, breathtaking cliffs, and natural wonders that beckon explorers to come visit.
The city was founded in 1628 as a fort thanks to its location at the confluence of two rivers. It...
Kursk
Kursk Travel Wiki
Travel to Kursk
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The first sights you see during a stay in Kursk are expansive green areas that invite you to wander. The largest tank battle in history occurred here during the second global war, but memorials are only one reason to visit this beautiful Russian City.
Make your way through Boyeva Dacha and its magnificent trails for an encounter...
Moscow, capital of Russia
Moscow Travel Wiki
Travel to Moscow
Read about and get inspiration for a trip to the city, check for the cheapest flights and hotels in Moscow
Moscow has been making news as of late for all of the wrong reasons politically, but that doesn’t change the cultural impact that this city has. It is one of the largest cities in the world, is the largest inland city in the world, and as part of its uniqueness is also the city with the...
Murmansk
Murmansk Travel Wiki
Travel to Murmansk
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If you’ve ever wanted to explore what lies north of the Arctic Circle, then Murmansk is one of the cities you’ll wish to explore. It is the largest population center at its latitude anywhere in the world and serves as one of the world’s major ports along the Arctic Ocean. The winters in Murmansk can be...
Nizhny Novgorod (Nizhny)
Nizhny Novgorod Travel Wiki
Travel to Nizhny Novgorod
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Nizhny was founded in the 13th century by Prince Yuri II of Vladimir. Over the next 6 centuries, it would slowly develop into a regional trading center, a bastion of culture, and an industrial giant for Russia. In the 20th century, when it was named Gorky after Maxim Gorky, a writer born there,...
Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk Travel Wiki
Travel to Novosibirsk
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Novosibirsk can be found amongst the aspen, birch, and pine trees of southwestern Siberia. It is a city that invites you to get outside and explore, with the chances to meet a reindeer or elk being quite high. Visitors will also find numerous exploration opportunities within the city to enjoy.
Several museums within Novosibirsk are worth an...
Omsk
Omsk Travel Wiki
Travel to Omsk
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Omsk was founded to be a Russian fortress in the early 18th century. As Siberia slowly came under Russian control, Omsk would become a base of operations for expansion. Located in the steppe region, the atmosphere of this city in one that is focused on transitions.
Museums in the city focus on recent history and the ars....
Perm
Perm Travel Wiki
Travel to Perm
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Perm has a uniquely beautiful location on the banks of the Kama River. Take advantage of its “green” and “red” walks to get to know the city. They will bring you to numerous historic centers, connect you with the railway stations, and will tell the tales of the various love stories that have included the city....
Rostov-on-Don
Rostov-on-Don Travel Wiki
Travel to Rostov-on-Don
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Situated in the valley of the Don River, Rostov-on-Don is a beautiful city that has been a powerful center of trade for multiple civilizations. It rose to prominence in the 18th century and has continued to serve as a place of wonder and adventure for the region.
Take a moment to enjoy the views from the Don...
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg Travel Wiki
Travel to Saint Petersburg
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The second largest city in Russia might just have the largest heart. St. Petersburg has always been at the center of Russian culture and this is reflected in the various name changes it has undergone. In the 20th century alone, it was also called Petrograd and Leningrad before being changed back to its...
Samara
Samara Travel Wiki
Travel to Samara
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Once upon a time, Samara was a closed city, forbidden from receiving foreign visitors. Today is a very different story. With the beauty of the Volga River complementing the historic sites and landmarks of the city, it is an experience that should not be missed.
As with many of the larger Russian cities, Samara offers a ballet...
Smolensk
Smolensk Travel Wiki
Travel to Smolensk
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Smolensk is located in the busy travel corridors between Europe and Russia. Its strategic location has had positive and negative influences on the region over the years. Whenever a European invasion of Russia occurs, Smolensk tends to be the first stop on the journey. This has caused the city to be destroyed and rebuilt numerous times.
Despite...
Sochi
Sochi Travel Wiki
Travel to Sochi
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Sochi rose to fame around the world thanks to its opportunity to host the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Located on the Black Sea near the border of Georgia, this resort community features hot summers, mild winters, and a spa-like atmosphere for visitors. What draws the eye immediately is the Caucasus Mountains that are nearby. Mount Elbrus,...
Tomsk
Tomsk Travel Wiki
Travel to Tomsk
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Founded in the early 17th century, Tomsk benefited from the discovery of gold around its 200th birthday. It was a city where exiles would often migrate toward as well, but by the mid-20th century, it had reinvented itself as a city of education. After the war, it would also grow as an industrial center and eventually...
Travel resources
Below you can find usefull travel resources for your visit to the country
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Biggest City Russia
Facts about Russia, Biggest city
What are the name of the biggest city Russia, and how big are city by population.
Easy overview of the informations in the sortable table below. Please note that the informations comes from various sources,if you are using the informations professional you should get confirmation that the figures are actual.
Last update august 2017
Food Russia, Local Dishes
Russia has an interesting local kitchen. Below you can see some of the local dishes you maybe would like to try during a vacation.
One of the things you should try when travelling around the world is absolutely the local food. Generally you should be able to eat exactly the same as the locals - off course, if the streets are littered with dead bodies, then maybe it is worth to think twice before ordering some local food.
An American Testing...
Football experience in Saint Petersburg
It’s known that the Russians consider two cities as capitals of their country. Moscow is business capital and Saint Petersburg is the a cultural one.
During the Soviet era Moscow was also a football capital, but in 21st century everything has changed.
Zenit was founded in 1925 as a union of two factory teams “Bolshevik” and “Stalinets”. The club was always adored in the city, but wasn’t able to make much of an impact in the Soviet League. This limited success...
Money Russia, Local Currency, Ruble
Money in Russia (notes and coins)
Russias legal tender is called Ruble (RUB).
1 Ruble = 100 kopeyka.
Coins in circulation:
1₽, 2₽, 5₽, 10₽ Ruble coins
1 коп., 5 коп., 10 коп., 50 коп coins
Notes in circulation:
5₽, 10₽, 50₽, 100₽, 200₽, 500₽, 1,000₽, 2,000₽, 5,000₽ Ruble notes.
Russian National Bank
Moscow – One City Four Top Teams
Despite of all political controversies and disputes Moscow remains an awesome tourist destination with a lot of attractions to see.
One of them can be a football game. This huge city has four top level football clubs with old and replete history. One of them is Dynamo Moscow.
Dynamo Moscow is the oldest Russian football club and the only one that has always played in the top tier of the Soviet (for the Soviet era – sharing this achievement jointly with Dynamo...
National Tourist Information Russia
Traveladvisor in Russia: Are you going on a vacation you can get lots of free and professional help, traveladvice and information from the National Tourism Organisation.
Discover the country and the cities getting the most out of your vacation with the professional help from the people who knows their country and their culture the best.
Russia Tourism Authority
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For a country that encompasses an area of over 10.5 million square miles, it is no coincidence most people know very little about Russia,...
Russia Holidays
Russia Holidays
See the calendars for national Russia holidays year by year.
Find and just click on the year you for which you need more information about Russia holidays, and the calendar for the year will open. When is the non working days for the year. Public / national days, see the calendar for the country here.
VR City tour in Moscow
What to see in Moscow, Russia ?
VR guided tour. Start your virtual tour of Moscow at its renowned Red Square and explore the imposing St. Basil's Cathedral. As you'll see, the capital of Russia has a lot more to offer.
Moscow
You are a lucky person, you have a good chance to know more about this great city, which is as beautiful as ever, despite all crises and misfortunes! Russia travel agency Nordway is the best starting point for your Moscow...
Official holidays
When are holidays and no working days in the country ?
| Date | English |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Years Day |
| 2 January | New Year Holiday |
| 3 January | New Year Holiday |
| 4 January | New Year Holiday |
| 5 January | New Year Holiday |
| 6 January | Christmas Holiday |
| 7 January | Orthodox Christmas day |
| 8 January | Christmas Holiday |
| 23 February | Defender of the Fatherland Day |
| 8 March | International Women's Day |
| 1 May | Spring and Labour Day |
| 9 May | Victory Day |
| 12 June | Russia Day |
| 4 November | Unity Day |
Which are the largest cities ?
Listing of the most important and largest cities in the country
| Rank | Name | Pop. | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moscow | 12.100,000 | Moscow |
| 2 | Saint Petersburg | 5.190,000 | Saint Petersburg |
| 3 | Novosibirsk | 1.560,000 | Novosibirsk Oblast |
| 4 | Yekaterinburg | 1.420,000 | Sverdlovsk Oblast |
| 5 | Nizhny Novgorod | 1.250,000 | Nizhny Novgorod Oblast |
| 6 | Kazan | 1.200,000 | Tatarstan |
| 7 | Chelyabinsk | 1.180,000 | Chelyabinsk Oblast |
| 8 | Samara | 1.170,000 | Samara Oblast |
| 9 | Omsk | 1.170,000 | Omsk Oblast |
| 10 | Rostov-na-Donu | 1.100,000 | Rostov Oblast |
| 11 | Ufa | 1.090,000 | Bashkortostan |
| 12 | Krasnoyarsk | 1.050,000 | Krasnoyarsk Krai |
| 13 | Perm | 1.030,000 | Perm Krai |
| 14 | Voronezh | 1.000,500 | Voronezh Oblast |
| 15 | Volgograd | 1.000,000 | Volgograd Oblast |
| 16 | Saratov | 840,000 | Saratov Oblast |
| 17 | Krasnodar | 800,000 | Krasnodar Krai |
| 18 | Tolyatti | 720,000 | Samara Oblast |
| 19 | Izhevsk | 640,000 | Udmurtia |
| 20 | Ulyanovsk | 615,000 | Ulyanovsk Oblast |