Reasons To Visit Russia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The list of world-renowned historic sites, great buildings and galleries in Moscow is immense: Red Square, the Kremlin, the Pushkin Museum and Tretyakov Galleries, Arbat Street and the Bolshoi Theatre to name a few.
The Grand Express is a new, privately owned train that travels overnight between Moscow and St Petersburg. Accommodation is in luxurious compartments, all of which have their own...
The Cosmos in Moscow was built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics. A large hotel with a wide range of facilities, rooms are clean and comfortable with en-suite facilities.The hotel is right...
Located to the south of Moscow River, Ibis Paveletskaya is ten minutes' walk from the nearest metro station and is very comfortable, contemporary choice. Rooms are tastefully...
A small hotel with a distinctive Scandinavian style, the Katerina is a good three star option in Moscow. Modern, bright rooms are of a good size.
The Sovietsky Hotel is a piece of history - built in 1950 by decree of Stalin himself, the Sovietsky tended to communist party officials throughout the years of the cold war. More...
A new hotel on Tverskaya Street, just a few minutes walk from Belorusskaya Metro and about 1km from Red Square, the Marriott Tverskaya is probably Moscow's best located 4 star...
The Radisson Blu Belorusskaya in Moscow is a modern and well equipped hotel, and is only a few hundred metres from the nearest metro station.
The Baltschug has a Moscow location second to none, with reputation and service to match. Set on the banks of the Moskva River, the Baltschug looks directly on to Red Square, St...
Located in the heart of Moscow close to Red Square and the Bolshoi Theatre, the legendary Metropol Hotel continues to exemplify the elegance and sophistication of a different age. ...
Newly opened in Moscow, the Ritz-Carlton offers stylish, luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city - a short stroll from Red Square and the Kremlin.
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