Kemerovo Oblast (Russian: Ке́меровская о́бласть, Kemerovskaya oblast), also known as Kuzbass (Кузба́сс) after the Kuznetsk Basin, is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast), located in southwestern Siberia, where the West Siberian Plain meets the South Siberian mountains. The oblast, which covers an area of 95,500 square kilometers (36,900 sq mi), shares a border with Tomsk Oblast in the north, Krasnoyarsk Krai and the Republic of Khakassia in the east, the Altai Republic in the south, and with Novosibirsk Oblast and Altai Krai in the west. Kemerovo is the administrative center of the oblast, though Novokuznetsk is the largest city in the oblast, in terms of size. Kemerovo Oblast is one of Russia's most urbanized regions, with over 70% of the population living in its nine principal cities. Its ethnic composition is predominantly Russian, but Ukrainians, Tatars, and Chuvash also live in the oblast. The population recorded during the 2010 Census was 2,763,135.
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 Krasnogorsky District, Russia including Vadim Zadorozhny's Museum of Equipment, Ski Stadium Zorkiy, Temple of St. Nicholas, Vegas City Hall, Arkhangelskoye Estate and Museum, Pedestrian Bridge Pavshinskaya Poima.
Discover the best top things to do in Dubrovka, Russia including Nevskiy Pyatachok State Museum, Temple of An Icon of the Mother of God of the Perishing, Memorial Mass Military Grave Site, Monument to the Heroes of Metrostroi, Park of 330th Rifle Regiment.
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 Central Russia, Russia including Akvanavt Diving Centre, Kayaking Tour, Diving Club Divers, RuDive, SUP-Club, Dive Center Spas-Kamenka, SURFVRN, SUP Center, Kite School Kiteclass, Surf-Point.
Founded in the mid-17th century as a winter quarters for traders and tax collectors, Irkutsk came to prominence in the 1800s. Participants in the Decembrist revolt against Tsar Nicholas I were exiled to Siberia in droves, turning Irkutsk into their cultural center. Today, it’s one of Siberia’s biggest and most important cities, with over half a million people, many universities, many historic churches and museums, and beautiful Lake Baikal, just about an hour away by train.
Ivanovo (Russian: Иваново, IPA: [ɪˈvanəvə]) is a city and the administrative center of Ivanovo Oblast, Russia, located 254 kilometers (158 mi) from Moscow and approximately 100 kilometers (62 mi) from Yaroslavl, Vladimir, and Kostroma. Population: 408,330 (2010 Census); 431,721 (2002 Census); 481,042 (1989 Census).
Discover the best top things to do in Novosibirsky District, Russia including Mall Mega, Mall Aura, Royal Park, San Siti, Galeria Novosibirsk Shopping and Entertainment Center, Mall Megas, Mall Kontinent, Mall Gallery No.1, Kalininsky TD, Sibirskiy Moll Shopping and Entertainment Center.
Discover the best top things to do in Elbrussky District, Russia including Waterfall Devichi Kosy, Russian Mountain Holidays, Cheget Observatory, Polyana Narzanov, Waterfall Azau.
Discover the best top things to do in Russian Black Sea Coast, Russia including Iceberg Skating Palace, Mamedovo Canyon, Arboretum Park, Krasnaya Polyana Mountain Cluster, Abrau-Durso Winery, The Old Park Cultural Center, Safari Park, Khostinsky Tisosamshitovaya Grove, The Observation Tower on Akhun Mountain, Malaya Zemlja V Novorossijske Memorial Complex.
Discover the best top things to do in Russia, Russia including Krasnoturinskiy Tram, Vladivosotk Tram, Stantsiya metro Lermontovskiy prospekt, Zlatoust Tram, Moscow Metro, Novosibirsk Metro, Grand Express Train, St. Petersburg Metro, Yekaterinburg Metro, High Speed Train Strizh.
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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.
Discover the best top things to do in Klyuchi, Russia including Ostry and Plosky Tolbachik, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Shiveluch Volcano, Krestovskiy Volcano, Bezymyanny Volcano, Kamen Volcano, Ushkovskiy Volcano, Volcano Sredniy.
Discover the best top things to do in Pinezhsky District, Russia including Pinega Museum of Local Lore, Pinezhsky Nature Reserve, Tarakaniy Log, Holy Spring Waterfall, Sura Monastery of St. John the Theologian, Church of the Holy Artemiy Verkolskiy, Verkola Monastery of St. Artemiy, Abramov Memorial Literature Museum, Krasnogorsk Virgin Monastery.
Discover the best top things to do in , Russia including Arched Bridge Belelyubskogo, Wooden Train Station Borovichi, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Gigantic Chair, Suvorov Statue, Holy Assumption Cathedral.
Chelyabinsk Oblast (Russian: Челя́бинская о́бласть, Chelyabinskaya oblast) is a federal subject (an oblast) of Russia in the Ural Mountains region, on the border of Europe and Asia. Its administrative center is the city of Chelyabinsk. Population: 3,476,217 (2010 Census).
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