Sightseeing in Russia can unwind the wonderful treasures of this majestic country. Plan a travel to Russia and land on the fascinating land of exquisite beauty. The sightseeing in Russia can start by unwinding the special places of the capital city Moscow. Visit some of the most famous places of Moscow like,
The Kremlin: Regarded as the political, spiritual, and historical heart of Moscow, Kremlin attracts the visitors with majestic turrets and dazzling onion domes.
Red Square – Red Square is known as the oldest and most historical square of Moscow. This place houses some of the most famous landmarks of Moscow including the Lenin Mausoleum. The wonderful onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral are also located here.
The Bolshoi Theater – This is the historic world-class ballet theater of Moscow which has produced many famous ballets stars of Russia like, Maya Plisetskaya and Rudolf Nuryev.
The Cathedral of Christ the Savior – This is a majestic replica of the 19th century church.
Gorky Park: This is a famous park of Moscow, which was opened in 1928. The park was formed covering some 300 acres. You can enjoy various rides and activities in the park.
The other most popular attractions of Moscow, which must be covered during the sightseeing in Russia are, The Tretyakov Gallery, Novodevichy Convent and Monastery, The Arbat, Moscow State University, Izmailovsky Souvenir Market, etc.
Sightseeing in Russia offers a wide array of other attractions, which include,
Arkhangelsk: This wonderful city, which opened to the tourists in 1990, was the first and only seaport in Russia. Visit this place and make a trip to the nearby village of Mali Kareli with treasures of wooden and white stone architecture.
Black Sea: On the shore of the Black Sea are located some of the popular beach resort towns of Sochi and Rostov-on-Don. The special attractions are the sophisticated health spas.
Buryat Republic: The greatest attractions of this place are the dozens of picturesque temples round Lake Baikal.
Famous Estates: These historically significant estates are located near the town of Tula., The author Leo Tolstoy’s estate surrounded by landscaped parkland draws a large number of tourists. The house at present is a museum, which is open to the public.
Golden Ring: This magnificent place is located at a few hours drive northeast from Moscow. The wide array of ancient towns of great architectural, historical, and spiritual significance make Golden Ring one of the most top destinations in Russia. Here you can find a rich collection of monasteries, kremlins (citadels), cathedrals and fortresses.
Irkutsk: This is a lovely place, which is popularly known as “Paris of Siberia”. The charming city exhibits considerable Chinese influence. The magnificent architecture make this place a prime attraction of Russia. The added attraction is adventure activities like, hiking, biking, fishing, horse trekking, and boating on lake Baikal, close to the city.
Lake Baikal: This is the deepest lake of the world. You can enjoy the variety of wildfowls and freshwater seal colonies at this place.
The other most popular places that must be covered during your sightseeing in Russia are, Karelia, Lake Ladoga, Novgorod, Saint Petersburg, Siberia, Volga River etc.
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