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.
The Republic of Buryatia (Russian: Респу́блика Буря́тия, tr. Respublika Buryatiya, IPA: [rʲɪsˈpublʲɪkə bʊˈrʲætʲɪjə]; Buryat: Буряад Улас, Buryaad Ulas, [bʊrˈjaːt ʊˈlas]) is a federal subject of Russia (a republic), located in Asia in Siberia. Its capital is the city of Ulan-Ude. Its area is 351,300 square kilometers (135,600 sq mi) with a population of 972,021 (2010 Census).
Discover the best top things to do in Ladoga Lake, Russia including Monument to V. M. Chuikin, Memorial of the Great Patriotic War, Church of Elijah the Prophet, Viewing Point at Mountain Yeleon, Chapel of St. Martyr Valentine, Finnish Military Burial, Valaam Monastery, Oreshek Fortress, Road of Life, Nicholo-Medvedsky Monastery.
Discover the best top things to do in Gay, Russia including Bucket Sculpture, Monument to Miner, Monument to the Soldier-Builder, Stela to the Pioneers of Guy, Loading and Hauling Machine Monument.
Discover the best top things to do in Zabaikalye, Russia including Agin Tsybikov Museum of Local Lore, Aksha Museum of Local Lore, Tank Museum, Ethnographic Museum Tarbagatai, Museum of Decembrists, Historical and Memorial Complex Baikalskaya Pereprava, Church Museum in the Old Orthodox Church of the Nativity of Christ, Buryatia History Museum, Decembrists' Church Museum, Chita Regional Kuznetsov Museum of Local Lore.
Volgodonsk (Russian: Волгодонск, IPA: [vəlgɐˈdonsk]) is a city in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located in the east of the oblast on the west bank of the Tsimlyansk Reservoir. Population: 170,841 (2010 Census); 165,994 (2002 Census); 175,593 (1989 Census); 28,000 (1970).
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.
Kirov Oblast (Russian: Ки́ровская о́бласть, Kirovskaya oblast) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). Its administrative center is the city of Kirov. Population: 1,341,312 (2010 Census).
Discover the best top things to do in Ladoga Lake, Russia including Nikolskiy Hermitage of the Valaamskiy Monastery, Road of Life, Nicholo-Medvedsky Monastery, Hermitage of All Saints, Tank IS-3, The Building of the Printing House and the Publishing House of Spiritual Literature, House of Merchant Siytonen, Former Town Hall Building, Monument to the Steam Train Er 788-81, Dom so Shpritsem.
The Kabardino-Balkar Republic (Russian: Кабарди́но-Балка́рская Респу́блика, Kabardino-Balkarskaya Respublika; Kabardian: Къэбэрдей-Балъкъэр Республикэ, Ķêbêrdej-Baĺķêr Respublikê; Karachay-Balkar: Къабарты-Малкъар Республика, Qabartı-Malqar Respublika), or Kabardino-Balkaria (Russian: Кабарди́но-Балка́рия, Kabardino-Balkariya), is a federal subject of Russia (a republic) located in the North Caucasus. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 859,939 on 12,500 square km. Its capital is Nalchik.
Fryazino (Russian: Фрязино, IPA: [ˈfrʲæzʲɪnə]) is a scientific town in Moscow Oblast, Russia, located on the Lyuboseyevka River (Vorya's tributary) 25 kilometers (16 mi) northeast of the city of Moscow. Population: 55,369 (2010 Census); 52,436 (2002 Census); 53,317 (1989 Census).
Discover the best top things to do in Irbit, Russia including The Monument to Catherine II, Memorial to Caravan Soldiers, Monument to the Liquidators of the Chernobyl Accident, Local War Victim Monument, V.I. Lenin Monument, Great Patriotic War Memorial.
Kirishi (Russian: Ки́риши) is a town and the administrative center of Kirishsky District in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Volkhov River, 115 kilometers (71 mi) southeast of St. Petersburg. Population: 52,309 (2010 Census); 55,634 (2002 Census); 53,014 (1989 Census).
Krasnodar is home to one of the only surviving hyperboloid towers designed by Vladimir Shukhov, who was one of Russia’s most important structural engineers. The steel lattice structure is a cool contrast to the surrounding old world cathedrals and colorful arboretums. Krasnodar has several museums, concert halls and theaters, plus the largest splash fountain in Europe.
Discover the best top things to do in Staritsa, Russia including The Church of the Transfiguration, Staritskiy Holy Dormition Monastery, Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Church of Ilya the Prophet, Church of the Saviour.
Discover the best top things to do in Listvyanka, Russia including Scenic hike on the Great Baikal Trail (from Listvyanka to Bolshiye Koty), Boat excursion to the Circum Baikal Railway, Full day transportation to Listvyanka, Baikal!, Experience Siberian Winter!, Winter private tour to lake Baikal - Blue ice, Olkhon island, Listvyanka,Irkutsk, Complete Trans-Siberian Journey by Public Trains Vladivostok to Moscow, Two Religions Of Baikal: Shamanism And Buddhism, The first date with Baikal in Listvyanka, Lake Baikal Ice Day in Lisvyanka, Winter Listvyanka Tour (1 day).
Voronezh Oblast (Russian: Воро́нежская о́бласть, Voronezhskaya oblast) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). Its administrative center is the city of Voronezh. Its population was 2,335,380 as of the 2010 Census.
The biggest resort town on what's called the "Russian Riviera," Sochi is preparing to step onto the world stage as the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Somewhat ironically, Sochi is really quite temperate for most of the year, with its Black Sea waters warm and swimmable well into October. The Arboretum and Riviera Park are among the city’s most popular destinations. Serving as a beautiful backdrop for Sochi are the Caucasus Mountains, home to the nearby snow skiing resort of Krasnaya Polyana.
Discover the best top things to do in Sergiyevo-Posadsky District, Russia including The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, Trinity Cathedral, Gefsimansky Chernigovsky Skit (convent), Cathedral of the Assumption, Refectory Church of St Sergius, Exhibition Hall the Bells of Russia, Sergiyevskaya Kukhmisterskaya, Art-Maket Museum, The Museum Complex “Konny Dvor”, Federal State Cultural Establishment Artistic and Literary Museum-Reserve Abramtsevo.
Kovrov (Russian: Ковро́в) is a city in Vladimir Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Klyazma River (a tributary of the Oka). Kovrov's population as of the 2010 Census was 145,214; down from 155,499 recorded in the 2002 Census, and further down from 159,942 recorded in the 1989 Census). In terms of population, it is the second-largest city in Vladimir Oblast (after Vladimir). In 1977, Kovrov's population had been estimated at 140,000.
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