If you have already seen the sights of Sochi, and lying on the beach all day is not your thing – rent a car and go explore the surrounding area! Beautiful gorges with waterfalls, caves, mountain lakes and snow-capped peaks even in summer, yew and boxwood groves, mysterious dolmens, delicious local cuisine, as well as […]
Kaliningrad is the westernmost city in our country. It does not have common borders with Russia; it is surrounded by other states: Poland and Lithuania. Until 1946, the city was called Königsberg, which translates from German as “royal mountain.” A little over 500,000 people live in Kaliningrad. Surprisingly, it was in this city of our
The southern resort town of Mineralnye Vody is located in the Stavropol Territory. The easiest way to get to it from Moscow is by plane, since the largest airport in the North Caucasus Federal District is located here. Traveling to Mineralnye Vody by rail will be cheaper, but will take longer. It will take about
A cozy resort town on the southern coast of Crimea, next to which was the residence of the Russian emperor. Discovering Yalta is easy and pleasant. Be sure to stroll along the embankment and explore the small streets in search of old charming mansions. With children you can visit a crocodile farm or go to
Unfortunately, the rhythm of modern city life does not always allow for proper rest. But you really want to escape from Moscow for a few days, unwind, change your surroundings and see something new. Fortunately, to have a little adventure for yourself, you don’t have to have an extra bag of money; you can just
“Vladivostok-2000”. Now this is not only a line from Ilya Lagutenko’s chorus, but also a bill known throughout the country. By the way, the bridge depicted on the banknote became the hallmark of the city almost as soon as it was built. After that, several more large objects entered the list of top places in
You love to travel, but you don’t have enough time for long trips? We advise you to visit the ancient capital of North-Eastern Rus’ – the city of Vladimir. Here you can have a pleasant time, get acquainted with the masterpieces of ancient Russian architecture and simply take a break from the rhythm of life
If you have already explored the whole of Moscow inside and out, it’s time to expand the range of your travels to cities located not far from the capital. For example, next weekend you can go to Suzdal. There is no railway in Suzdal, so you will first have to take a train to Vladimir.
Simferopol is the largest transport and economic center of Crimea. There is an airport here, trains arrive here and you can travel by bus from here. Tourists vacationing in Crimea often come to Simferopol just passing through. They only remember the station, the Lenin monument and a couple of local eateries. And this is a
Novosibirsk is rightfully considered the capital of Siberia and is the third largest city in Russia after Moscow and St. Petersburg. Until the 20s of the 20th century, Novosibirsk was located in 2 time zones at once: residents of the left bank of the Ob “laged behind” the right bank by exactly 1 hour. The