Moscow — Minsk: from 5,976 rubles round trip
An inexpensive flight option to Minsk is offered by the Belarusian carrier Belavia. If you take a day off on February 22 and fly on a morning flight, a round trip flight will cost only 5,976 rubles. Like any big city, Minsk has plenty to do even in winter, with museums, parks and dozens of stylish cafes filling the city center.
Accommodation:
Hostel: from 415 ₽ per person for 1 night
Hotel 3*: from 415 ₽ per person per 1 night
Excursions from local residents in Minsk
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Moscow — Mineral waters: from 9,642 rubles round trip
A flight to Minvody and back with departure on February 23 and return on February 27 will cost about 5,000 rubles. The flight is operated by S7 Airlines. In Mineralnye Vody you will find at least two leisure options. You can go to Kislovodsk, Pyatigorsk or Essentuki to get acquainted with the famous mineral springs. Or you can take your ski equipment with you and enjoy skiing at the resorts of the Elbrus region. By the way, in December 2013, the Arkhyz complex opened here, which has already become a winner in the category “Best Young Ski Resort in Russia.”
Accommodation: from 350 ₽ per person for 1 night
Moscow – Baku: from 12,861 rubles round trip
If you celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day at home, and on the morning of February 24 you go to Baku, then tickets from the low-cost Pobeda airline will cost you 8,300 rubles in both directions. Three days is not much for the capital of Azerbaijan, but you will definitely have time to get acquainted with the main attractions and stroll through the noisy bazaars. By the way, for the February holidays in Baku they promise about +10 °C – an excellent opportunity to take a break from the Moscow frosts.
Accommodation: from 285 ₽ per person for 1 night
Moscow — Yerevan: from 14,448 rubles round trip
For all holidays you can fly to the capital of Armenia. Tickets departing on February 22 and returning to Moscow on February 27 cost from 8,700 rubles. In Yerevan, you should definitely take a walk along Republic Square and check out the flea market nearby, visit the Blue Mosque and Victory Park, which offer excellent views of the city. By the way, during the holidays there will be sub-zero temperatures in the city, so it’s better to take warm clothes with you.
Accommodation: from 244 ₽ per person for 1 night
Moscow — Helsinki: from 11,404 rubles round trip
Aeroflot Airlines offers a direct flight to Helsinki with a departure on February 24 and a return flight on February 27 for 9,400 rubles. There’s plenty to do in Finland’s capital during the winter: stroll through the center and explore the Art Nouveau architecture, explore the contemporary art museums, or head to the Sinebrychoff Museum for art from the 14th to 19th centuries, then head to the local markets to sample Scandinavian cuisine.
Accommodation: from 1139 ₽ per person for 1 night
Excursions from locals in Helsinki
* Prices for flights and accommodation are indicated at the time of writing. The cost indicated in the material and the final price may differ.
