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Russia

Architecture
The colourful dome topped cathedrals of Orthodox Russia are stunning and present a stark contrast to the Soviet era monoliths that are so often a part of Russian cities.
Architecture
Arts & culture
Some of the world’s greatest writers, composers and choreographers and cultural institutes are Russian; from Dostoevsky and Tchaikovsky to the Bolshoi theatre and Kirov ballet.
Arts & culture
Ballet & Opera
Russia is the birthplace of ballet and a visit to either Moscow's Bolshoi or St Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre is a must. Even for those who aren't well versed in either art form, you should take in a performance simply for the wonderful music, beautiful theatres and sumptuous costumes on show.
Ballet & Opera
Cities
St Petersburg is on the world’s most romantic and beautiful cities, home to stunning architecture, a cultural arts scene and world class restaurants and hotels. A true winter wonderland.
Cities
Modern history
The domination of the USSR is inescapable, as is the legacy of Lenin and Stalin. Russia has shaped and changed 20th Century history and will continue to do so for years to come.
Modern history
Trains
The Trans-Siberian railway is one of life’s great journeys, travelling hundreds of kilometres across Russia’s vast expanses, across European Russia, the Ural Mountains and into Siberia.
Trains

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Ekaterinburg was home to Russia’s ill-fated royals – The Romanovs.

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River Cruises in Russia

Experience the real Russia on a relaxing river cruise on the mighty River Volga from St Petersburg to Moscow, with some fascinating stops on the way.

River Cruises in Russia

St Petersburg

Located at the eastern tip of the Baltic Sea and constructed across the delta of the beautiful Neva River, St Petersburg rivals Venice and Paris as one of the world’s most...

St Petersburg

Moscow City Tour

The tour of Moscow takes you through the most important sights of this great city - places that hearken back to the days of the 'Hammer and Sickle' or beyond into earlier Russian history, as well as the modern, energetic, and hugely divided city that is present-day Moscow.

Moscow City Tour

The Golden Ring

Scattered amidst the plains, lakes and marshes northeast of Moscow are a collection of ancient Russian towns known collectively as the Golden Ring. Many of the Golden Ring towns can be visited as a day trip from Moscow.

The Golden Ring

MS Tolstoy Cruise

The MS Tolstoy is one of the more comfortable ships cruising on Russia's rivers.

MS Tolstoy Cruise

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River Cruises in Russia
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Tailor-made holidays to Russia

From St Petersburg’s wealth of culture to the Bering Straits, and the vast, diverse lands in between, Russia is an intriguing proposition.

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{57945FDA-3DBE-4C29-A6D5-9357DECE2C3D}St Petersburg weekend break

4 Days from £990pp

Get a taste of Russia with a long weekend break in St Petersburg, taking in the main highlights of this beautiful city.

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{D419ECFA-1FDE-4C87-9A69-125A212355C9}Classic Russia

8 Days from £1,580pp

Explore Moscow and St Petersburg, travelling by day train or overnight sleeper train between the two cities.

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{04162EA1-09AE-49F9-9620-4BDE15C1C6C3}The Three Capitals

11 Days from £2,170pp

Explore the main highlights of Kiev, Moscow and St. Petersburg, with a couple of rail journey experiences.

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Practical Info

Flight time from UK

4 hours (Moscow)

Recommended airlines

British Airways

Timezone

GMT+3-12 hours

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Russia

Architecture

Arts & culture

Ballet & Opera

Cities

Modern history

Trains

River Cruises in Russia

St Petersburg

Moscow City Tour

The Golden Ring

MS Tolstoy Cruise

Tailor-made holidays to Russia

Suggested Itineraries in Russia View all itineraries

{57945FDA-3DBE-4C29-A6D5-9357DECE2C3D}St Petersburg weekend break

{D419ECFA-1FDE-4C87-9A69-125A212355C9}Classic Russia

{04162EA1-09AE-49F9-9620-4BDE15C1C6C3}The Three Capitals