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Discover the best top things to do in Russia, Russia including Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, State Tretyakov Gallery, Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets), Kazan Kremlin, The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, Kul Sharif Mosque, Holy Assumption Cathedral, Tula State Museum of Weapons, Human Puppet Theater, Kislovodsk National Park.
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1. Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood
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5.0 based on 21,605 reviews
Built to memorialize Alexander II following his assassination in 1881, this magnificent church with Italian pink marble floors and numerous mosaics was modeled after 16th and 17th century churches, contrasting sharply with the prevailing architectural styles.
Reviewed By EileenMtShasta - Mount Shasta, United States
We went with Alla Tours while on a 24-hour stopover on our Norwegian Getaway Baltic cruise in August 2019. It was so crowded that we could hardly walk around! But, so gorgeously decorated inside, floor to ceiling filled with paintings, carvings, and very colorful mosaics! It is not a working church but just a tourist site.
2. State Tretyakov Gallery
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5.0 based on 5,896 reviews
The State Tretyakov Gallery is the national treasury of Russian fine art and contains more than 180,000 works of painting, sculpture and graphics created by generations of Russian artists.
Reviewed By PierreBMalta - San Gwann, Malta
The best Museum for Russian paintings. An incredible collection of paintings by the top Russian painters. A must see if you are into Russian art or an art lover in general. Well presented and easily viewed.
3. Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets)
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5.0 based on 1,370 reviews
Reviewed By NikoliGogol - Edmonton, Canada
This is a very important historic site worth reading about before seeing. There had been competing centers of power at the turn of the last millennium between Novgorod, Kiev, and Moscow. Ivan the Terrible was brutal to the occupants of Novgorod. We had a guide who gave us the history of the long past and of the occupation by Nazis during WWII. The Kremlin is the chief attraction of the city which is somewhat neglected compared to St. Petersburg and Moscow. The Kremlin itself is free but do get a guide.
4. Kazan Kremlin
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5.0 based on 3,783 reviews
The historic fortress dating back to the 16th to 19th centuries.
Reviewed By 30vladimirr - Moscow, Russia
Kazan Kremlin, an amazing historical place, on the banks of the Volga River. the walls and towers of the Kremlin are very well preserved. The Kremlin itself in architecture is very similar to the Pskov Kremlin. Also white towers and walls, also round towers. I liked the building very much. It was in winter, a cold wind was blowing from the river, it was -23 Celsius, snow was falling, so we moved from museum to museum. On the territory of the Kremlin, there is a museum of the history of this break off and the emergence of the Kazan Khanate in the beginning, and so on. I recommend to visit those who are fond of history, like me).
5. The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra
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5.0 based on 1,449 reviews
The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra “In the land of Moscow and all over the world there is no other monastery equal to this one…” - Archdeacon Paul of Aleppa
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
One of the highlights of our trip to Russia, (my wife’s and myself, her sister, and my brother in law) was without any doubt our trip to the Golden Ring and especially to The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra church in the city of Sergiev Posad which is considered to be one of the most important religious centers in Russia and a pilgrimage site especially to believers in Orthodox Christianity. Since we arrived with our “private” guide who had “pre-arranged” personal guidance for us, so we “got” a young guide from the church staff who took us under his wings and led us to all the interesting places (and they are many) throughout the site. Explained to us the history of the place from its inception to the present day. Starting from the entrance area with the arched door and the amazing frescoes on the walls and ceiling and later all the spectacular sites (and they are many). In conclusion a most amazing place NOT 2 B MISSED.
6. Kul Sharif Mosque
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5.0 based on 3,413 reviews
Reviewed By Casa62 - Brisbane, Australia
This may be a new mosque compared to others around the world but it's still beautiful. Took photos day and night. The interior is also impressive and its good to spend some quiet time in there when prayers are beung held. One of the symbols of kazan .
7. Holy Assumption Cathedral
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5.0 based on 1,008 reviews
Reviewed By danibetaliz - Moscow, Russia
The Assumption Cathedral is beautiful and a definite must see, it’s an open air museum so good to visit in nicer weather.
8. Tula State Museum of Weapons
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5.0 based on 1,535 reviews
Was founded at the Tula gun factory in 1724. Displays the valuable collections of fire-and cold steel arms, Russian and foreign, army and experimental. Gives the chance to follow evolution of arms since the late 16-th century till the present day.
Reviewed By Vasilis73gr - Limassol City, Cyprus
What shell I say , Simply amazing and great what they have done in Tula with this Museum . Incredible Museum in 4 levels , from historical weapons for hunting and war till the most modern weapons , guns and Tanks, Respect for this museum and all the effort they have done
9. Human Puppet Theater
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5.0 based on 112 reviews
10. Kislovodsk National Park
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5.0 based on 1,241 reviews
