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7 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Republic of Karelia That You Shouldn't Miss

The Republic of Karelia (Russian: Респу́блика Каре́лия, tr. Respublika Kareliya, IPA: [rʲɪˈspublʲɪkə kɐˈrʲelʲɪ(j)ə]; Karelian: Karjalan tazavalda; Finnish: Karjalan tasavalta; Veps: Karjalan Tazovaldkund) is a federal subject of Russia (a republic), located in the northwest of Russia. Its capital is the city of Petrozavodsk. Its population in 2010 was 643,548.

8 Multi-day Tours in Pyatigorsk That You Shouldn't Miss

Pyatigorsk (Russian: Пятиго́рск) is a city in Stavropol Krai located on the Podkumok River, about 20 kilometers (12 mi) from the town of Mineralnye Vody where there is an international airport and about 45 kilometers (28 mi) from Kislovodsk. Since January 19, 2010, it has been the administrative center of the North Caucasian Federal District of Russia. Population: 142,511 (2010 Census); 140,559 (2002 Census); 129,499 (1989 Census).

Top 10 Things to do in Sergiyevo-Posadsky District, Central Russia

Discover the best top things to do in Sergiyevo-Posadsky District, Russia including The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, Trinity Cathedral, Cathedral of the Assumption, Refectory Church of St Sergius, Gefsimansky Chernigovsky Skit (convent), Sergiyevskaya Kukhmisterskaya, Federal State Cultural Establishment Artistic and Literary Museum-Reserve Abramtsevo, Waterfall Gremiachy, Muzey Vpechatlenii, Sergiyev Posad State History and Art Museum Preserve.

Top 7 History Museums in Kazan, Volga District

On the banks of the Volga River, Kazan sits austerely, its cityscape a visual confection of architecture that somehow manages to be both playful and severe. No matter your spiritual inclination, you simply must visit the Temple of All Religions, a Technicolor cultural center built by artist Ildar Khanov. Though still a work in progress, the "temple" is a feast for the eyes—and the spirit.

The 9 Best Scuba & Snorkeling in Gelendzhiksky District, Southern District

Discover the best top things to do in Gelendzhiksky District, Russia including Viktor and K Diving Club, Black Sea Trips - Day Tours, Diving Center Ural, Dzhipping Gelendzhik, Xcourse, Yacht Rental in Gelendzhik SKYLINE, Flor del Mar Diving Club, Boat Tours in Gelendzhik, Yacht Rental in Gelendzhik.

Things to do in Moscow, Central Russia: The Best Art Galleries

The political, scientific, historical, architectural and business center of Russia, Moscow displays the country's contrasts at their most extreme. The ancient and modern are juxtaposed side by side in this city of 10 million. Catch a metro from one of the ornate stations to see Red Square, the Kremlin, the nine domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, the KGB Museum and other symbols of Moscow's great and terrible past, then lighten up and shop Boulevard Ring or people watch in Pushkin Square.

10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Garden Ring That You Shouldn't Miss

The political, scientific, historical, architectural and business center of Russia, Moscow displays the country's contrasts at their most extreme. The ancient and modern are juxtaposed side by side in this city of 10 million. Catch a metro from one of the ornate stations to see Red Square, the Kremlin, the nine domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, the KGB Museum and other symbols of Moscow's great and terrible past, then lighten up and shop Boulevard Ring or people watch in Pushkin Square.

What to do and see in Greater Sochi, Southern District: The Best Mountains

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Sochi, Russia including Chyornaya Piramida, Roza Pik, Achishko, Pseashkho, Chugush.

6 Things to do for Honeymoon in Yaroslavl That You Shouldn't Miss

Bordered by the Kotorosl and Volga rivers, the historic city center of Yaroslavl is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The religious architecture is breathtaking and surreal, especially the emerald-domed Church of Elijah the Prophet and the gilded towers of the Assumption Cathedral. Numerous theaters, a philharmonic, a planetarium and a permanent circus round out the city’s art scene. Keep an eye on the time: Every hour on the hour, the proud namesake of the Monument to Bear statue gives a triumphant roar.

The 8 Best 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours in Moscow Oblast, Central Russia

Moscow Oblast (Russian: Моско́вская о́бласть, tr. Moskovskaya oblast, IPA: [mɐˈskofskəjə ˈobləsʲtʲ]), or Podmoskovye (Russian: Подмоско́вье, IPA: [pədmɐˈskovʲjə], literally "around/near Moscow"), is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). With a population of 7,095,120 (2010 Census) living in an area of 44,300 square kilometers (17,100 sq mi), it is one of the most densely populated regions in the country and is the second most populous federal subject. The oblast has no official administrative center; its public authorities are located in Moscow and across other locations in the oblast.

The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Podolsk, Central Russia

Podolsk (Russian: Подольск, IPA: [pɐˈdolʲsk]) is an industrial city, center of Podolsk Urban Okrug, Moscow Oblast, Russia, located on the Pakhra River (a tributary of the Moskva River). Population: 187,961 (2010 Census); 180,963 (2002 Census); 209,178 (1989 Census); 183,000 (1974); 129,000 (1959); 72,000 (1939).

What to do and see in Taganskiy, Central Russia: The Best Concerts & Shows

The political, scientific, historical, architectural and business center of Russia, Moscow displays the country's contrasts at their most extreme. The ancient and modern are juxtaposed side by side in this city of 10 million. Catch a metro from one of the ornate stations to see Red Square, the Kremlin, the nine domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, the KGB Museum and other symbols of Moscow's great and terrible past, then lighten up and shop Boulevard Ring or people watch in Pushkin Square.

What to do and see in Tolyatti, Volga District: The Best Things to do

Tolyatti (Russian: Толья́тти, IPA: [tɐˈlʲjætʲɪ]), also known in English as Togliatti, is a city in Samara Oblast, Russia. It is the largest city in Russia which does not serve as the administrative center of a federal subject.

6 Multi-day Tours in Ulan-Ude That You Shouldn't Miss

Ulan-Ude (Russian: Улан-Удэ, IPA: [ʊˈlan ʊˈdɛ]; Russian Buryat: Улаан Үдэ, Ulaan Üde) is the capital city of the Republic of Buryatia, Russia; it is located about 100 kilometers (62 mi) southeast of Lake Baikal on the Uda River at its confluence with the Selenga. According to the 2010 Census, 404,426 people lived in Ulan-Ude; up from 359,391 recorded in the 2002 Census, making the city the third largest in eastern Siberia by population.

9 Bars & Clubs in Dorogomilovo That You Shouldn't Miss

The political, scientific, historical, architectural and business center of Russia, Moscow displays the country's contrasts at their most extreme. The ancient and modern are juxtaposed side by side in this city of 10 million. Catch a metro from one of the ornate stations to see Red Square, the Kremlin, the nine domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, the KGB Museum and other symbols of Moscow's great and terrible past, then lighten up and shop Boulevard Ring or people watch in Pushkin Square.

Top 8 Churches & Cathedrals in Admiralteisky, Northwestern District

The second largest city in Russia, St. Petersburg is the country’s cultural heart. View splendid architectural gems like the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral, and give yourself plenty of time to browse the world-renowned art collection of the Hermitage. Sprawling across the Neva River delta, St. Petersburg offers enough art, nightlife, fine dining and cultural destinations for many repeat visits.

Top 5 Sports Complexes in Tomsk Oblast, Siberian District

Tomsk Oblast (Russian: То́мская о́бласть, Tomskaya oblast) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). It lies in the southeastern West Siberian Plain, in the southwest of the Siberian Federal District. Its administrative center is the city of Tomsk. Population: 1 078 923 (1,047,394 (2010 Census).

The 10 Best Things to do in Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Far Eastern District

Discover the best top things to do in Jewish Autonomous Oblast, Russia including Birobidzhan Museum of Contemporary Art, Cave Pasechnaya, Monument to Sholom Aleykhem, Gigant Cinema, Biri Shore, Ski Resort FOMA, Museum of Local Lore, Cinema Rodina, Volochayevskaya Sopka, Puppet Theater Kudesnik.

10 Shopping in Yaroslavl Oblast That You Shouldn't Miss

Yaroslavl Oblast (Russian: Яросла́вская о́бласть, Yaroslavskaya oblast) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast), which is located in the Central Federal District, surrounded by Tver, Moscow, Ivanovo, Vladimir, Kostroma, and Vologda Oblasts. This geographic location affords the oblast the advantages of proximity to Moscow and St. Petersburg. Additionally, the administrative center of the oblast—the city of Yaroslavl—is an intersection of major highways, railroads, and waterways. Population: 1,272,468 (2010 Census).

What to do and see in Borovsk, Central Russia: The Best Monuments & Statues

Borovsk (Russian: Бо́ровск) is a town and the administrative center of Borovsky District of Kaluga Oblast, Russia, located on the Protva River just south from the oblast's border with Moscow Oblast. Population: 12,283 (2010 Census); 11,917 (2002 Census); 13,405 (1989 Census); 12,000 (1969).