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Pay your respects to some of Russia’s greatest thinkers, who are laid to rest in this prestigious 18th-century Russian Orthodox monastery.

Enjoy relief from Moscow’s high-energy city streets in this peaceful public park, a popular spot for strolls and rest stops.

Running alongside the Neva River in St. Petersburg city center, this picturesque boulevard is packed with imposing buildings and important monuments.

Visit Vasilievsky Island for an interesting mix of St. Petersburg’s past and present in one convenient location by the water.

Pay your respects to some of Russia’s greatest thinkers, who are laid to rest in this prestigious 18th-century Russian Orthodox monastery.

This stunning park has great historical significance, symbolizing the Russian triumph over Nazi Germany.

Take a walk through many different eras of Russian history at this expansive museum on Red Square.

This stunning park has great historical significance, symbolizing the Russian triumph over Nazi Germany.

Art and history, eclectic architecture and an extraordinarily varied landscape await in the largest country in the world.

Find one of the world’s largest and most incredible collections of both impressionist and post-impressionist painters in this Moscow gallery.

Visit the most iconic square in Russia, which is bordered by many of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Find one of the world’s largest and most incredible collections of both impressionist and post-impressionist painters in this Moscow gallery.

Enjoy relief from Moscow’s high-energy city streets in this peaceful public park, a popular spot for strolls and rest stops.

See great and small creatures at Russia’s largest zoo, which can entertain both children and adults for many hours.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of St. Petersburg and explore this stunning palace and tranquil park.

Cruise along canals, tour architectural masterpieces and enjoy festivals under a midnight sun in Russia’s second-largest city.