Tsarskoe Selo (meaning "Tsar's Village") was the summer residence of the Russian Imperial family, located near St. Petersburg. Today, it is a prominent tourist site and museum complex.
Being home to an incredible collection of monuments of wooden architecture, Kizhi Island is a must visit attraction in Russia.
Explore St. Petersburg's historic centre, a top Russian tourist destination. Discover its history and key attractions.
Suzdal is a historic town and a very important tourist centre. It has numerous places to see - medieval churches, monasteries and traditional wooden houses.
The entire city of Veliky Novgorod is like a vast open-air museum, featuring numerous well-preserved monuments dating back to the 11th century and later periods. The historical monuments of Novgorod and its surrounding areas are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The town of Pskov is one of the oldest towns in Russia. It has numerous churches, chapels and monasteries. Some of them look like small fortresses as the town had to fight many invaders during its long history.
The Moscow Kremlin and the adjacent Red Square, located in the very center of Moscow, are among Russia's greatest historic and cultural attractions.
Founded in 1703, Petrozavodsk is a key cultural, industrial, and tourist center in northwestern Russia. Its rich history, scenic landscapes, and vibrant arts scene make it a popular tourist destination.
Murmansk is the largest city located beyond the Arctic Circle and an important tourist center of the Russian Arctic region.
Vyborg is located in Leningrad region on the Karelian Isthmus at the distance of 130 km to the northwest of St. Petersburg, close to the Russian border with Finland. The historical centre of the town is formed by the Castle of Vyborg and other historical buildings of different architectural styles.
Founded in the XIV Century, Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery is one the highlighs of Russian north.