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sights in Russia : the essentials

Churches in Saint Petersburg

Church of the Savior on Blood

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Also known as the Church of the Resurrection of Christ, this is one of the most emblematic buildings of St. Petersburg. It is loca

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Historical Monuments in Moscow

St. Basil's Cathedral

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St. Basil´s Cathedral is on the southeast part of the Red Square, and stands as a symbol of the city of Moscow. The Cathedral is a

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Squares in Moscow

Red Square

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I put my photos of the trip and my totally positive experience here. I entered this square without looking at, really. I mean, I w

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Palaces in Peterhof

Peterhof Palace

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The Peterhof Palace was the official winter residence of the Czars, a place where they'd move when it simply became too cold to li

Cathedrals in Saint Petersburg

St. Isaac's Cathedral

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Built in 1710, the first church of St. Isaac's was made of wood. The interior of the church is as impressive as its exterior. The

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Historical Monuments in Saint Petersburg

Palace Square

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This is the hub of the city, a huge and monumental plaza with buildings facing the Winter Palace, part of the Hermitage Museum. Th

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Historical Monuments in Saint Petersburg

Peter and Paul Fortress

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The Fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul constitutes the historic center of the city. It was the first building that Peter the Great

Cathedrals in Moscow

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

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Orthodox Cathedral in Moscow, Russia. It's actually quite new, it was completely demolished by Stalin and after the fall of commun

Palaces in Pushkin

Catherine Palace

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Catherine's Palace is just outside of St. Petersburg, and is one of the area's attractions that you can't miss. Everything here is

Train Stations in Saint Petersburg

St. Petersburg Metro

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The metro is gorgeous and what is even more amazing is if you think you are at a depth of 20 stories below the surface but one of

Cathedrals in Saint Petersburg

Kazan Cathedral

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Another great work that can be found in St. Petersburg: Our Lady of Kazan. Ordered to be constructed by James I, this cathedral wa

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Historical Monuments in Moscow

Komsomolskaya Metro Station

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I agree with you that this is the coolest station, at least out of the ones I saw, I was pleasantly surprised with the trip to the

Historical Monuments in Moscow

Novodevichy Convent

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This is a photo taken on my last holiday - I loved the reflection of the Novodevichy Convent on the lake. The lake is said to be w

Cathedrals in Saint Petersburg

Peter and Paul Cathedral

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After just entering the cathedral, apart from the excitement I felt to finally see the Tsars' tombs, I thought of a ship from the

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Historical Monuments in Moscow

Monument to the Conquerors of Space

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Built in 1964, this is a great example of a Soviet monument. Gigantic, spectacular and with just a touch of kitsch. In the surroun

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Cathedrals in Moscow

Kazan Cathedral

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To the left of the entrance to the Red Square through the winter gate, lies this small cathedral, which is a replica from 1992, as

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Historical Monuments in Moscow

Novodevichy Cemetery

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Novodevichy Cemetery is the final resting place of many important figures in Russians history such as writers like Gogol, Chekhov,

Mosques in Saint Petersburg

St. Petersburg Mosque

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The Grand Mosque is located in the city centre. In the early twentieth century it was the larget in Europe, 49 metres high and wi

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Activities in Russia

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St. Petersburg: Skip-the-Line Hermitage Tour

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starting from

30.95 £

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St. Petersburg: Full-Day Imperial Residences Private Tour

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starting from

123.92 £

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Hermitage Museum St Petersburg Private Tour

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starting from

31.92 £

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Moscow Metro 2-Hour Tour

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starting from

12.45 £

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Skip the Line: Hermitage Museum Private Walking Tour

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39.01 £

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