Odintsovsky District (Russian: Одинцо́вский райо́н) is an administrative and municipal district (raion), one of the thirty-six in Moscow Oblast, Russia. It is located in the western central part of the oblast and borders with the federal city of Moscow in the east, Leninsky District in the southeast, Naro-Fominsky District in the south, Ruzsky District in the west, Istrinsky District in the north, and with Krasnogorsky District in the northeast. The area of the district is 1,289.628 square kilometers (497.928 sq mi). Its administrative center is the city of Odintsovo. Population: 316,696 (2010 Census); 286,033 (2002 Census); 129,343 (1989 Census). The population of Odintsovo accounts for 43.9% of the district's total population.
Immerse yourself in Russian history with a trip to Veliky Novgorod. The town is best known for its incredible medieval churches and monuments, including the 11th century St. Sophia Cathedral. These are some of the oldest buildings in Russia, set in a small town that's easy to get around. Easily accessible by train, bus or car, it's a popular getaway from St. Petersburg.
Pushkin is a historic estate originally given by Peter the Great to his wife Catherine as a rural getaway. Today, the main attraction is Tsarskoye Selo, a collection of historic palaces, churches and other buildings that make it a World Heritage Site. Highlights include the beautiful Alexander and Catherine Palaces. The town itself was founded in the early 1700s and was the home of the first railroad service in Russia, which still connects it to the capital.
Discover the best top things to do in Myshkin, Russia including Victory Memorial, Museum of Merchantry of Myshkin Makhayev Dvor, Petr Smirnov Museum, Miller House, Museum of Russian Valenki, Myshkin Chamber, Cathedral of the Assumption, Museum of Flax, Museum of Miniature Levsha, Museum-Gallery of Dolls of Olga Pavylycheva.
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 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.
Discover the best top things to do in Urals District, Russia including New Tikhvin Nunnery, Museum of Labor and Fighting Glory, Museum of Nature and Man, The UMMC Museum complex, Church of Ascension, Tobolsk Kremlin, Arena Metallurg, Temple of St. Seraphim of Sarov, Museum and Exhibition Center of Kogalym, The Church of Ascension.
Discover the best top things to do in Lower Volga, Russia including State Historical and Memorial Preserve The Battle of Stalingrad, Mamayev Kurgan, The Ruins of the Mill Named after Grudinin// Gergardt, Saratov State Museum of Military Glory, Buddha Shakyamuni Golden Abode, Rossoshka Memorial Cemetery, Old Hurul/ Buddist Tample, The Eternal Flame, The Motherland Calls Sculpture, Hall of Military Glory.
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.
Ryazan Oblast (Russian: Ряза́нская о́бласть, tr. Ryazanskaya oblast, IPA: [rʲɪˈzanskəjə ˈobləsʲtʲ]) is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast). Its administrative center is the city of Ryazan, which is the oblast's largest city. Population: 1,154,114 (2010 Census).
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 Istrinsky District, Russia including NOVAYA RIGA Outlet Village, Church of the Nativity, Temple of the Annunciation, New Jerusalem Monastery of Resurrection, Borisoglebskiy Anosin Convent, Gateway Church of the Lord's Entrance to Jerusalem, Istrinsky Drama Theater, Museum New Jerusalem.
Russia’s warmest region, South Russia covers a large area roughly bordered by the steppes in the north, the Caucasus Mountains in the south, Ukraine and the Black Sea in the west, and Kazakhstan and the Caspian Sea in the east. Long the blend of many cultures, the region is home to many interesting cities (like Volgograd, Derbent, Rostov-On-Don and Elista), several resort towns (like Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana), gorgeous outdoor areas (like Teberdinsky Nature Reserve), and a few national parks.
Discover the best top things to do in , Russia including Complete Trans-Siberian Journey by Public Trains Vladivostok to Moscow, Two Religions Of Baikal: Shamanism And Buddhism, Local Culture and Mountainous Paysages, 3-Day Guided Tour to Olkhon island, Trans-Mongolian Railway Tour from Moscow to Beijing., Challenge the Baikal Forest Trans-Siberian Railway, Summer private tour to lake Baikal - Olkhon, Listvyanka, Seagull Island, Irkutsk, Transsiberian Grand Budget Journey (Eastbound), Transsiberian Grand Budget Journey (Westbound), Self-guided Tour to Olkhon Island.
Ulyanovsk (Russian: Улья́новск, IPA: [ʊˈlʲjanəfsk]) is a city and the administrative center of Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia, located on the Volga River 705 kilometers (438 mi) east of Moscow. Population: 613,786 (2010 Census); 635,947 (2002 Census); 625,155 (1989 Census).
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.
Kyshtym (Russian: Кышты́м) is a town in Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, located on the eastern slopes of the Southern Ural Mountains 90 kilometers (56 mi) northwest of Chelyabinsk, near the town of Ozyorsk. Population: 38,942 (2010 Census); 41,929 (2002 Census); 42,852 (1989 Census); 36,000 (1970).
Discover the best top things to do in Peterhof, Russia including The Bath Block, Park And Gardens of Peterhof, Grand Peterhof Palace, The Marly Palace, Peterhof State Museum Preserve, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Aleksandria Historical Park, Monplaisir Historical Palace Museum, Fountain Samson, Tearing the Lion's Jaws, Russian Village Shuvalovka.
Discover the best top things to do in Russian Black Sea Coast, Russia including Monument to Perished on the Ship Admiral Nakhimov, Bolshe Spetsiy, The Singing Fountains, Olimpiyskiy Park, Church of St. George, Fisht Olympic Stadium, Observation deck 7 winds, Monument Ensemble Line of Defense, White Bride Sculpture, Gelendzhik Embankment.
Discover the best top things to do in Suzdalsky District, Russia including Customizable Golden Ring Tour, Golden Ring (Suzdal, Vladimir, Sergiev Posad, Alexandrov, Yuriev), 2 Days, Golden ring tour (4 days 3 nights), 4-Day Golden Ring Tour from Moscow, Vladimir and Suzdal Private Tour (2 days), 3 days trip in the Golden Ring by car including Suzdal, Rostov & Sergiev Posad, 7-Day Golden Ring Russia Tour from St. Petersburg to Vladimir, 5-day Moscow Tour (Top sights: Kremlin, Tretyakov Gallery, 3 Golden Ring cities), Russian Golden Ring by train, Transsiberian Grand Budget Journey (Eastbound).
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