Main destinations
Moscow – The capital of Russia and the biggest commercial centre of the country with around 18 million people living there. Moscow ranks among the World’s main cities and was first mentioned in the chronicles of 1147. Moscow is a city of gorgeous architecture, that combines all the styles of the past and modern patterns.
St. Petersburg – A Russian port city on the Baltic Sea, St. Petersburg, is home to around 6 million people. Due to its location near the Arctic Circle, it is here that a phenomenon known as the ‘White Night’ can be experienced between April and August; the skies only reach twilight and never reach complete darkness. The city is comparatively young but has been a capital for more than 200 years.
Karelia – The Republic of Karelia is an amazing ‘country of lakes’ in the North-West of Russia. The name is most appropriate as lakes occupy about a third of its area, while nearly half is dominated by mighty forests. People come here primarily to enjoy the beauty of northern nature. However, the authentic architecture and traditions of Karelia give the region even greater charm.
Murmansk – A city in North-Western Russia, at the end of a deep bay of the Barents Sea. The town was founded in 1915 and is the Seaport and centre of Murmansk region lying 200km North of the Arctic Circle. The destination is very popular among visitors due to the visibility of the Northern lights or Aurora Borealis, that can be seen there in the Winter from February to April.
Sochi – Gateway to the ‘Russian Riviera’, Sochi is a Black Sea resort with a lovely boardwalk and glorious sunsets. In summer, coastline nightclubs pump out booming baselines from dusk till dawn. Away from the embankment, magnolia and cypress parks provide a fine setting for strolling. The sea is warm and the climate subtropical, it’s Russia’s warmest destination to spend the holidays.
Crimea - The Russian Riviera. As an old legend says, no land is better than Crimea! Endorsed by the Tsar’s (Emperors) of the Russian Empire as each one of them had their holiday homes built here. You will never find another place with such an unbeatable uniqueness and such an amazing blend of picturesque landscapes, historic events and people’s stories. There is a particular magnetism in Crimea’s gentle sun, in its mountains, old palaces and fortresses, in its milk-warm sea and friendly smiles of the local people.
Lake Baikal – ‘The Blue Eye of Siberia’, framed by green forests and connected by rivers, Lake Baikal it’s the biggest storage of pure, fresh water on Earth. Lake Baikal shows its character to everyone who visits it; the mysterious influence of the lake is mentioned dozens of times by travellers from all over the World, it’s a beautiful destination in both Summer and Winter.
Kamchatka – The Kamchatka’s central side valley is flanked by large volcanic belts, containing around 160 volcanoes, 29 of them still active. The biggest volcano, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, is still active but provides one of the best places in the World for photographers. The Geysers Valley and the folk villages of the local people adds additional authentic character to the Kamchatka Peninsula, as well as the ECO parks and abundant wildlife.
