Hidden far behind the Iron Curtain for so long, there is something thrilling about being in Siberia, which is enhanced by the dramatic landscape.
Joanne Hoban, North & Central Asia Specialist, 01993 838206
Stretching from the Black Sea across the vast expanses of Siberia to fiery Kamchatka and the Bering Straits, Russia is truly a country of epic proportions. A land long hidden behind the Soviet curtain has opened to reveal a fantastic diversity of experience.
In western Russia, Moscow and St Petersburg offer tremendous monuments to the grandeur of the Tsars and the imposing ambition of the Communist days. Beyond the cities, amongst the canals and waterways, exquisite oniondomed churches and traditional kremlins remain in a land where the rise and fall of communism changed little. Cross the Urals to Asia, and the great lakes and taiga forest of Siberia await - magnificent untouched landscapes ideal for exploration.
Russia can be experienced in countless ways. Fly in for a night at the Bolshoi or to explore the treasures of the Hermitage, opt for the epic Trans- Siberian rail journey linking Russia with China and Mongolia, or explore the lesserknown cities and towns off the beaten track. For the adventurous the stunning landscapes of the Russian Altai, volcanic Kamchatka and the Solovetski Islands in the Arctic north offer the opportunity to explore one of the world's last remaining wildernesses.
In whichever manner you choose to experience Russia, it is simply enthralling.
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Discover the treasures of the Hermitage in St Petersburg
One of the world's premier galleries, the Hermitage is a must-see for any visitor to St Petersburg. Home to the royal family until the revolution, the...
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Enjoy musical St Petersburg
The home of the acclaimed Kirov Ballet Company and the birthplace of many of Russia’s most famous composers including Stravinsky and Rimsky-Korsakov,...
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Experience 24 hour daylight at the White Nights in St Petersburg
The White Nights in St Petersburg (from late May to early July) are a strange natural phenomenon, caused by the city’s geographical position. Although...
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