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Top 10 bars and restaurants in Moscow
Moscow, Russia's capital city, is chaotic and yet charming, full of shopping boulevards and a majestic historic heritage, from the Red Square to the Kremlin and St. Basil Cathedral. If you are planning a holiday or tailormade tour in Moscow here is a mini-guide to the best eateries around the city. Crayfish from Kamchatka, scallops, Baltic sturgeon and many delicious Russian dishes: stop by at SAVVA (Teatralnyy pr-d, 2, Moscow, Russia). Your vacation in Moscow will be even more enjoyable!
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What to see in Moscow
Large squares, tree-lined avenues, majestic parks and monuments: Moscow can leave visitors speechless. Always crowded, both in summer and winter, the capital of Russia is certainly one of the main attractions and an unmissable stop on a trip to this country. Not only the Kremlin, the Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral: the beauties of Moscow also include luxury shops, boutiques, gourmet restaurants and 4 and 5-star hotels. An elegant and culturally rich city, where getting lost is easy. Here is a guide to the must-see attractions during a stay or a weekend in Moscow.
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What to see in Saint Petersburg
St. Petersburg is Russia 's second most important city after Moscow. A port city on the Baltic Sea, it was an imperial capital for two centuries. Its name derives from Peter the Great, who founded it in 1703. St. Petersburg is a very rich city from the cultural point of view, its heritage includes the fabulous Hermitage complex. During a trip to Russia, you cannot miss a visit to St. Petersburg. Here is what you should absolutely see during a stay or a weekend in this charming city.
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Siberia and Trans-Siberian
Siberia, whose name probably means "sleeping land" in ancient Turkish, is a vast region of Russia, stretching from the Ural mountains to the Pacific Ocean, from the Altai mountains to the Arctic Sea. The population that inhabits this huge territory is very scarce, even if with great differences from region to region. From this point of view, in fact, Siberia can be divided into three parts: Western Siberia, a flat territory from the Urals to the Jenisei; Eastern Siberia, more mountainous, from the Jenisei to the Lena, and the Far East, including the Amur valley, the Pacific coasts and the Kamčatka peninsula to Vladivostok. If you are about to leave for a trip to Siberia, you are intrepid and courageous travelers, who do not fear the cold and the great silences. But this land will give you unique emotions, both in terms of natural beauty and meeting with the local population.
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Karelia: things to do
Karelia is a region that extends between Russia, Sweden and Finland. It is a territory of ancient history, home of the Karelians, people of northern Europe. This region was long disputed between the three countries; after the Russian revolution, Russian Karelia became the autonomous republic of the Soviet Union, which since 1991 has taken the name of the Republic of Karelia. A land of ice and forests, Karelia is a region of Russia that not many know, often omitted during a trip to the vast country. In fact, there are many interesting activities that snow and nature lovers can practice here: from hiking on sledges pulled by huskies to skiing. Did we intrigue you? Let's discover together the wonders and attractions of the Russian Karelia.
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What to see at Lake Bajkal
Lake Bajkal is a beautiful lake in southern Siberia, Russia, often a stop on many tours in this boundless country. Unesco heritage since 1996 and part of the Seven Wonders of Russia, it extends over 31,700 square kilometers, one of the largest lakes in the world. It is located near a very deep tectonic pit and is embraced by several mountain ranges, in a region with an extremely rigid climate and characterized by strong temperature ranges. Lake Bajkal is fed by 336 rivers, of which the main ones are Selenga, Barguzin, Verchnjaja Angara, Turka and Snežnaja. In winter the surface of the lake freezes until May; moreover, it is often beaten by a wind called Sarma by the local inhabitants.
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The Seven Wonders of Russia
The Seven Wonders of Russia are the seven most beautiful places in the country, voted by the Russian people during a survey launched by the newspaper Izvestija, by the television channel Rossija 1 and by the radio station Radio Majak between October 1st 2007 and June 10th 2008. On June 12, 2008, on the occasion of the celebrations for the Day of Russia, the winners were listed. The Seven Wonders of Russia include both natural attractions and architectural heritage: since Russia is an exterminated country, we realize that it is impossible to see them all in one trip, but it is worth including some of them in your itinerary.
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What to see in Kazan
Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, is not among the most famous cities in Russia, yet it is full of fascinating attractions. First of all its Kremlin (exactly, there is not only that of Moscow!) and then its mosque, among the largest in Europe. Sixth city of Russia, Kazan is marked by the coexistence of different religious beliefs, rich in natural resources and home to the 2013 Universiade and some World Cup matches in 2018. It is located at the meeting point of the Volga and Kazanka rivers, 820 kilometers from the capital Moscow. If you have chosen to include it on your itinerary to discover Russia, here is what to see in Kazan.
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What to see in Irkutsk
Irkutsk is a city in Russia, located in Siberia 5185 km from the capital of Moscow, on the banks of the Angara River that flows into the Irkut River. The optimal starting point for tours of Lake Baikal and a stop along the Trans-Siberian, it has very harsh climates, with an average annual temperature of -0.6 ° C. The coldest month is January, when the temperature drops 20 degrees below zero, while in the summer, in its hottest month, July, barely reaches 18. However, if the harsh climate does not scare you, the most important city in Siberia is worth a visit. Founded in 1562 as a commercial outpost, it developed to the point to be dubbed "the Paris of Siberia". A dramatic curiosity: as in other cities of Siberia, its population is mainly composed of descendants of deported by the Tsarist regime and later Stalinist. Did we intrigue you? Here is a mini guide to the sights to see in Irkutsk.
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