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

Discover the history behind this iconic Red Square statue, which was erected to celebrate a 1612 victory over Polish forces.

Discover the history behind this iconic Red Square statue, which was erected to celebrate a 1612 victory over Polish forces.

Walk one of Russia’s most famous streets and take in the sights and sounds of central St. Petersburg.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

A symbol of historical change, this cathedral was dynamited by the Soviets, only to be reconstructed following the collapse of the USSR.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Marvel at the artistic achievement of these two gargantuan objects, which dominate Ivanovskaya Square in Moscow’s Kremlin.

Discover Russian history, architectural splendor and artistic accomplishments at the Kremlin’s longest-standing church.

See the city of Moscow in all its glory from this great lookout point, where the vista includes many magnificent sights.

A historic naval landmark, this stately building is a formidable reminder of Russia’s naval might.

Visit the capital of Russia, a large modern city that combines dazzling architecture with cultural riches and a fascinating history.

See the city of Moscow in all its glory from this great lookout point, where the vista includes many magnificent sights.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Marvel at the artistic achievement of these two gargantuan objects, which dominate Ivanovskaya Square in Moscow’s Kremlin.

Discover the history behind this iconic Red Square statue, which was erected to celebrate a 1612 victory over Polish forces.

A historic naval landmark, this stately building is a formidable reminder of Russia’s naval might.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Marvel at the artistic achievement of these two gargantuan objects, which dominate Ivanovskaya Square in Moscow’s Kremlin.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

A historic naval landmark, this stately building is a formidable reminder of Russia’s naval might.

A historic naval landmark, this stately building is a formidable reminder of Russia’s naval might.