Huge boulevards, fur hats and onion-domed churches - it must be Moscow! The capital of Russia is famed for its iconic landmarks, which include the Kremlin and the world-famous St Basil's Cathedral, as well as its ballet, still best viewed at the grand Bolshoi Theatre. But…
Saint Petersburg has a fascinating history, exquisite sightseeing, and numerous museums, art galleries and landmarks. It’s a gem-city for culture vultures, history buffs, and curious and intrepid travellers. But that amazing wealth of history and culture isn’t just limited to Saint Petersburg. With imperial palaces and…
Grand. That's how we'd describe Russia's second city. Frequently referred to as the 'Venice of the North', this majestic city is choc-a-block with Baroque relics, huge palaces, cathedrals and lines of neoclassical buildings - all criss-crossed by impossibly picturesque canals. But are hotels in this Russian…
The huge Russian capital of Moscow is jostling with iconic sights. Just head to the infamous Red Square, home to Saint Basil’s Cathedral, and the imposing Kremlin, where Lenin lies to this day. Russia, however, is an impossibly huge country. And being so big there’s a…