Sights in Russia

Historical Monuments in Moscow

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The Moscow Kremlin is the most famous building in the city, and I'd go as far as to say one of the most important in the world. It

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Churches in Saint Petersburg

Alexander Nevsky Lavra

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This monastery was founded by Peter the Great in 1713, celebrating the defeat of the Swedes at the hands of Alexander of Novgorod.

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Historical Monuments in Saint Petersburg

Singer House

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I noticed it from afar. I'd come here to see the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan, but in fact I couldn't help but look at the less

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Statues in Moscow

Muzeon Park of Arts

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Fans of the Soviet regime and its huge symbols, should go to this park in the heart of Moscow. The fall of the Empire took place h

Historical Monuments in Moscow

Ostankino Tower

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If you're in Moscow, you can't miss Ostankino Tower. It stands 540m tall, that's 220 more than the Eiffel Tower! The best way to s

Statues in Saint Petersburg

Bronze Horseman

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Palaces in Saint Petersburg

Belosselski-Belozerski Palace

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This is one of the most beautiful buildings on the Nevsky Prospect, which unfortunately can't be entered. But it's lovely to admi

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Historical Monuments in Moscow

Triumphal Arch of Moscow

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Located near Victory Park, the Triumphal Arch of Moscow was built between 1829 and 1834 to commemorate the Russian victory against

Cathedrals in Saint Petersburg

Smolny Convent

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Smolny Cathedral is a beautiful and majestic white and blue building. Nowadays it is used as an exhibition center, a museum, and a

Cathedrals in Moscow

Dormition Cathedral

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Churches in Novosibirsk

Capilla de Sán Nicolás

One of the few monuments in Novosibirsk is this golden-domed shrine. It's not really that noteworthy, except that it is the exact

Historical Monuments in Kazan

Kazan Kremlin

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With my 25 kilo backpack left the small Kazan hostel where I was staying and continued along the transmongolia route that I starte

Historical Monuments in Saint Petersburg

The Alexander Column

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One of the most photographed monuments in the Palace Square in the city of St. Petersburg, is the Alexander Column, which is the

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Historical Monuments in Moscow

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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This building has housed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1952. I think it's one of the best examples of a Stalinist skyscrap

Cathedrals in Saint Petersburg

St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral

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This seems to be included in most tourist routes of the city, so we decided to visit. We covered up with pashminas and scarves out

Train Stations in Moscow

Kievskaya Metro Station

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Statues in Yekaterinburg

Ice Sculptures in Ekaterinburg

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Passing through central Russia, near the Ural Mountains, I arrived in the city of Yekaterinburg after several hours of travelling

Train Stations in Saint Petersburg

Moskovsky Railway Station

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This is the station you'll get to when you decide to take the train from Moscow to St Petersburg. It's similar to the Gare de Lyon