Places to visit in Russia

Gorky Park in Moscow is named after famous Soviet political activist, writer and founder of the Socialist Realism literary method, Alexei Maximovich Peshkov aka Maxim Gorky. In August 2018, the park completed its 90th anniversary and is now only a decade away from its centenary celebrations. Given the importance of Gorky Pa...

The Grand Kremlin Palace is a lavishly and royally decorated palace which is now used as the official residence of the State. All the country leaders and important and powerful personalities who visited Russia, would definitely walk down this beautiful palace. This palace is incredibly beautiful and is closely associated wi...

GUM is known as the Glavny Universalny Magazin and is the largest department store located in Russia. It is situated on the northeastern direction of the Red Square in Moscow and the building was established in the year 1889-1893. This building was originally famous as the Upper Trading Arcade and was designed by A.N. Pomer...

Kremlin is the word used to denote the many Russian citadels spread all over the country. Among these, the Kremlin in Moscow is the most famous one of all, and rightfully so. The Moscow Kremlin or simply Kremlin, in short, is located in the heart of the city, on Red Square area. It overlooks the Moskva River to the south, t...

Lenin Mausoleum is the tomb of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin, right in the heart of the country’s capital city of Moscow. It is a location befitting the greatest of the Russian leaders and a communist revolutionary. Inside the mausoleum, Lenin’s embalmed remains lie peacefully inside a specially curated sarcophagus, where vi...

Luzhniki Stadium is not only the largest stadium in Russia but also one of the largest in all of Europe. The country’s national stadium which is located in Moscow is one giant arena for sports and entertainment, with a seating capacity of 81,000. The name ‘Luzhniki’ comes from the Russian word, roughly meaning ‘The Meadows....

The Red Square of Moscow is the lifeline of the city, and the whole country. This is the very center and heart of Moscow, from where all of the city’s important streets spread out like a spider’s web into various ring roads and highways. Red Square separates the former royal citadel and current resident of the Russian presi...

St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow is one of the most iconic artistic structures in Moscow which is also called Pokrovsky Cathedral. It is often said by the locals that the architect of the cathedral was blinded by Ivan to keep its design unique and to avoid replication of the structure. It is also said that earlier the cathed...

There are many churches situated in Saint Petersburg, Russia which you can pay a visit to for worshipping Jesus and seeking his blessings. These churches are built wonderfully and have fantastic architecture and interiors as well. There are also some very old churches present here but still under proper maintenance and care...

St Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia, and the Hermitage Museum by the River Neva is the best center of art and culture one can find here. The city’s most popular tourist attraction is home to over 3 million, but only a small part of it is on display for the public. To fully understand the importance of the State ...

The second largest city in Russia, St Petersburg, is also the cultural capital of the country. One of the biggest landmarks of cultural importance is the Krestovsky Stadium. Hosting the 2018 Fifa World Cup, the stadium recently rose to the forefront of the country and was referred to as the St Petersburg stadium during the ...

St Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia, is home to many culturally important landmarks. However, one of the most important sites of cultural importance in Russia is the Peterhof Palace. It is a series of palaces and gardens which are located in Peterhof, St Petersburg. One of the best features of the area that catche...

Saint Petersburg is the Russia post city and is situated on the Baltic Sea. It has also been the imperial capital of Russia for two centuries. There are various places to visit and things to do in Saint Petersburg and amongst them is The Catherine Palace. The Catherine Palace is an extremely famous palace situated in the to...

Saint Petersburg is the port city in Russia. Also, it has been the imperial capital of Russia for two centuries. There are various places to visit, and things to do in Saint Petersburg and among them is the Peter and Paul Fortress. Peter and Paul Fortress is an extremely famous citadel situated in Saint Petersburg, Russia. ...

Saint Petersburg is the extremely beautiful port city in Russia. Also, it has been the imperial capital of Russia for two centuries. There are various places to visit and things to do in Saint Petersburg and among them is The Russian Museum. The Russian Museum is an extremely famous museum and is situated in Saint Petersbur...

Amidst all the glitz and glamour of urbanization, the best thing that St Petersburg has to offer is still its rich history and heritage. And right in the middle of it stands the magnificent Winter Palace of Peter the Great and all the Russian Tsars that came after him. Today, it is an inseparable part of St Petersburg’s cul...

Tired of those boring beach trips to Goa or Gokarna? Here’s another value-added trip for you to make, this time to Russia. This country has great wealth and also some very good viewable material on showcase. Pack your bags and fly to beautiful country which has many stellar cities that offer a great deal when it comes to to...

With European trips being planned aplenty, go somewhere closer to home. Russia isn’t too far away, in the broader sense from India and the conversion rate of 1 rupee to Russian currency RUB 9 Rubles) stands at just 1.12 Rupee per Ruble. With costs covered, getting a visa could be a bit of a tirade, but it is still very much...