Russia Holidays
This vast, varied and unexplored country represents one of the great undiscovered destinations for the 21st century. Although any visit to Russia would be incomplete by excluding St Petersburg and, to a lesser extent, Moscow, further east there are another seven time zones before arriving at the Pacific coast. In between lies a fascinating diversity of landscape, culture, wildlife and architecture.
Moscow has transformed itself into a culinary capital; St Petersburg has arguably the finest art collection in the world; Igarka has a museum which beat Tate Modern in a list of European museums; the Crimea might soon rival the Mediterranean resorts and the inky blue waters of Lake Baikal would stretch from London to Edinburgh. Along the Mongolian border, in the rich green valleys of the classically beautiful Altai region, 250 varieties of peony grow wild while, in the far east, you will find the last refuge of the Siberian tiger. Sticking out into the Pacific, the Kamchatka peninsula, once so secret it was closed off to both foreigners and Russians alike, has opened its doors for exploration.
Due to Russia's expansive area, it can be visited all year round and offers all extremes of climates and weather conditions. Summer is the best time to visit with light evenings and warm temperatures, but also the busiest time to visit Mongolia on the Trans-Siberian railway. Spring and autumn offer an excellent opportunity to experience European Russia in relative peace, while many consider St Petersburg at its best in the glittering snow.
Russia is a destination offering vivid scenery, immense history and fascinating cultures, a country well worth visiting, to see and experience it’s amazing stark contrasts.
Cruises in Russia
Journey Ideas for Russia