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Reasons To
Visit 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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Visit The Golden Ring, Russia

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.

Pokrov, Suzdal, Russia
Byzantine arches, the Golden Ring

The Golden Ring

Russia

Scattered amidst the plains, lakes and marshes northeast of Moscow are a collection of ancient Russian towns known collectively as the Golden Ring.

This region played a significant role in the early days of the Russian state, and the splendid churches, monasteries and kremlins (city forts) that remain provide a wonderful architectural chronicle of this period.

Exploring the Golden Ring

Many of the Golden Ring towns can be visited as a day trip from Moscow, but to truly escape the city and get a feel for the peaceful rural life as it is lived across European Russia we recommend a few days’ exploration with a private car and knowledgeable local guide.

Places within The Golden Ring

Kostroma

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Suzdal

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Vladimir

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Yaroslavl

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