Around 180 kilometers south of St. Petersburg we can find Veliky Novgorod, the oldest city in Russia, whose historical center is declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it’s quite worth a visit. I’ll explain you how to get there and what to see. Introduction Veliky Novgorod is a beautiful city of about 230,000 inhabitants, located about 180 kilometers south of St. Petersburg, known Read More
Is it worth to rent a car in Russia? Recommendations and requirements
Is it worth to rent a car in Russia? Which are the traffic regulations in Russia? Can I drive in Russia with my driver's license? How can I rent a car in Russia? What documents do I need submit to rent the car? In this article I will try to answer all these questions. 1. Is it worth to rent a car in Russia? For those tourists who are travelling exclusively to one of the two main Russian Read More
Russian Folklore Shows in Moscow and St. Petersburg
Different Russian folklore shows take place throughout the year in Moscow and St. Petersburg, including dance, music and Russian traditions. In this article I will explain to you which the most popular shows are and how to buy the tickets. Russian folklore encompasses both folk song and dance, folk theater, mythology, traditions and in general the non-academic culture of Russia. It stems Read More
How to buy tickets for the Russian circus in Moscow and St. Petersburg
In Russia you will find some of the best circuses in the world. While in Moscow you can attend a performance at the Nikulin circus or the Grand Moscow State Circus, in St. Petersburg, there is the Great State Circus. In this article I will explain how you can buy the tickets without intermediaries to attend a performance of the worldly renowned Russian circus. Introduction Since the 18th Read More
St. Petersburg’s Public transport: the Podorozhnik card
The best way to get around St. Petersburg is by public transport, either by metro or by bus. In this article I will tell you about the transport tickets that are worth buying to move around the city in public transport. 1. Public transport in St. Petersburg In St. Petersburg you can use the public transport and go to places by metro, bus, trolleybus and also by tram in some areas. In Read More
Places to enjoy the best views of Moscow
There are many places from which you can witness the best panoramic views of the city of Moscow: natural viewpoints, historical monuments, skyscrapers, a TV tower or panoramic restaurants. In this article I have made a compilation of the best places in which it is possible to enjoy panoramic views of Moscow: Natural viewpoints, such as Sparrow Hills. Historical monuments such as Read More
Flight Stopover in Moscow: What to See and How to Obtain a Transit Visa
Is it worth going to the center of Moscow on a stopover? How long does it take to get to Red Square since you get off the plane? Which tourist attractions in Moscow are worth seeing in a few hours visit? Do you need a transit visa? How to apply for it? In this article I answer all these questions. INDEX 0. Introduction 1. Duration of the stopover: Is it worth it to make a Read More
Russia Travel itineraries: Big capitals, the Trans-Siberian Route and the Golden Ring
A nation as large, varied and complex as Russia can be visited in many different ways: from visits to the two main capitals, Moscow or St. Petersburg, excursions to more rural areas such as the cities of the Golden Ring or Veliky Novgorod or doing the Trans-Siberian route by train. In this post I will explain you the main available options when visiting Russia, depending on the time you Read More
How to book a restaurant in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian cities
There are several ways to book a restaurant in advance in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian capitals: you can contact them by phone, do it online via the restaurant website reservation form or use a restaurant reservation center site. As in other parts of the world, in Moscow, St. Petersburg or other Russian capitals, it is possible to book a restaurant for lunch or dinner in advance Read More
Official tourist maps of Moscow (PDF)
In this article you will find a selection of 10 official tourist maps of Moscow, in PDF format, which you can download and print. "Moscow for Tourists", "Moscow Museums", "Moscow for Children", "Moscow Excursions" or "Arbat, the soul of Moscow", are the titles of some of these official maps published on demand of Moscow City Committee on Tourism and Hotel Industry. The Travel2Moscow website Read More
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