Attractions in Russia

Alexander Palace

The Alexander Palace in Tsarskoye Selo was the favorite residence of the last Russian Tsar, Nicholas II.

Naryn-Kala Fortress

This citadel in Derbent is part of the Caucasian defense lines and one of the oldest fortresses in Russia.

Alexander Nevsky Lavra

The oldest monastery in St.

Solovetsky Monastery

This fortified monastery on the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea served as the first Soviet Gulag camp in the 20th century.

GUM

The most famous department store in Russia stretches along the eastern side of Red Square.

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius

The spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church and a major historical monastery of the Golden Ring.

Kazan Kremlin

The historical citadel of Kazan is a unique ensemble blending Tatar and Russian architectural styles.

Gatchina Palace

A fortress-like palace south of St.

Winter Palace

The official residence of Russian Tsars until the 1917 Revolution.

Chara Sands

The Chara Sands is an unusual dune field in the middle of the Siberian taiga in Transbaikalia.

Lena Pillars

The Lena Pillars are a spectacular natural rock formation along the banks of the Lena River in Yakutia.

Red Square

The most famous square in Russia, separating the Kremlin from the historic Kitai-Gorod merchant quarter.

Suzdal Kremlin

The oldest part of Suzdal city forms the heart of the 'Golden Ring'.

Yamal Peninsula

The Yamal Peninsula is a flat, arctic landmass in Western Siberia.

Stanovoy Highlands

The Stanovoy Highlands are a system of mountain ranges in eastern Siberia, located north of Lake Baikal.

Kizhi Pogost

An ensemble of 18th-century wooden churches on Kizhi Island in Lake Onega.

Staraya Ladoga Fortress

This stone and wooden fortress on the Volkhov River is considered one of the oldest in Russia.

Orda Cave

Orda Cave is the world's longest known underwater gypsum cave.

Oreshek Fortress

This island fortress at the source of the Neva from Lake Ladoga served for centuries as a defense and later as a notorious political prison of the Ts…

Vladimir Golden Gate

The only surviving ancient Russian city gate of its kind.

West Siberian Plain

The West Siberian Plain is one of the world's largest continuous areas of flatland.

Vyborg Castle

This medieval castle was founded by Swedes during the Third Crusade in the 13th century.

Kungur Ice Cave

The Kungur Ice Cave in the Urals is one of the largest gypsum caves in the world, famous for its bizarre ice formations and underground lakes.

Ivanovskaya Gorka

One of the oldest neighborhoods in Moscow, known for its well-preserved historic architecture.

Manpupuner Rock Formations

The Manpupuner Rock Formations are seven gigantic stone pillars in the northern Ural Mountains.

Izborsk Fortress

This fortress in western Russia near the Estonian border dates to the 14th century.

Kostroma Kremlin Site

The historic Kremlin of Kostroma was the religious and administrative center of the city.

Peter and Paul Fortress

The birthplace of St.

Novgorod Kremlin

Also known as Detinets, this is the oldest surviving fortress in Russia.

Cathedral

Saint Basil's Cathedral

This Orthodox church on Red Square in Moscow is famous for its colorful onion domes.

Moscow Kremlin

The heart of Russian power and a historic fortress in the center of Moscow.

Central Siberian Plateau

This extensive upland lies between the Yenisey and Lena rivers.

Peterhof Palace

The former summer residence of Russian Tsars is often called the 'Russian Versailles'.

Sviyazhsk

A historic island-city at the confluence of the Sviyaga and Volga rivers, famous for its UNESCO-listed monasteries and military history.

Valdai Hills

The Valdai Hills are an upland region in the European part of Russia.

Plyos

A picturesque town on the Volga River, famous for its stunning landscapes and as a source of inspiration for painters like Isaac Levitan.

Fortress

Rostov Kremlin

The Kremlin in Rostov Veliky is considered one of the most beautiful in Russia.

Fortress

Pskov Krom

The ancient citadel of Pskov is situated at the junction of the Pskova and Velikaya rivers.

Anadyr Plateau

The Anadyr Plateau is located in the far northeast of Siberia, in the Chukotka region.

Kuril Islands

The Kuril Islands are a volcanic archipelago stretching between Kamchatka and Japan.

Cathedral

Kronstadt Naval Cathedral

A monumental Orthodox cathedral on Kotlin Island dedicated to the sailors of the Russian Navy.

Nature

Park

Main Botanical Garden of RAS

The largest botanical garden in Europe, located in Moscow, houses a vast collection of plants from around the world and a significant arboretum in an…

Lake Baikal

Lake Baikal is the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, located in southern Siberia.

Park

Sochi Arboretum

A subtropical park on the Black Sea coast featuring a unique collection of exotic plants from the Caucasus, Mediterranean, and East Asia.

Lake Teletskoye

Lake Teletskoye is often called the 'Little Baikal' and is located in the Altai Mountains.

Park

Yusupov Garden

A historical park in Saint Petersburg that once belonged to the Yusupov family estate.

Wildlife

Land of the Leopard National Park

This national park was established specifically to protect the Amur leopard, one of the world's rarest big cats.

Lake Onega

Lake Onega is the second largest lake in Europe after Ladoga.

Wildlife

Lake Baikal Nerpa Habitat

The Nerpa is the world's only exclusively freshwater seal species, endemic to Lake Baikal.

Lake Ladoga

Lake Ladoga is the largest lake in Europe, located in northwestern Russia near Saint Petersburg.