With the closure of borders and the difficulty of traveling abroad due to coronavirus restrictions, opportunities have opened up to study their home country. The coming summer is a great reason to visit the cities of Russia, a trip to which you have long postponed!
Ekaterinburg
Surely, you have heard about the Yeltsin Center more than once – a large, modern public space that includes a museum, conference rooms, art spaces, a library, cafes, bookstores and other institutions. The Yeltsin Museum consists of 9 halls and introduces the visitor to both the personality of the president and the political life of modern Russia.
If politics doesn't occupy you much, head to the Museum of the History of Stone-Cutting and Jewelry Art or the Museum of Vintage Cars. Be sure to stroll along the pedestrian street Weiner (analogue of the Arbat) with a visit to the courtyard of the cinema "Salyut", the walls of which are decorated with bright graffiti. A non-trivial way to end the day and meet the sunset is a sap walk.
Kazan
The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy will be given a head start by the Syuyumbike Tower in Kazan. It is located inside the Kazan Kremlin - a landmark, a must-see. The main mosque of Tatarstan - Kul-Sharif is no less impressive, and the photos are equally good both during the day and in the evening light. Be sure to try the national cuisine and take home chak-chak - a local sweetness. Nightlife lovers will appreciate the variety of clubs with good music and original drinks.
Kaliningrad
Of the truly ancient buildings of Köningsberg, only the Cathedral and some residential buildings in the German style have been preserved. The city was almost completely destroyed during the Second World War, after which it was built up with typical Soviet Stalinists, Khrushchev and Brezhnev. It is interesting to observe how the authorities are trying to "revive the old city", decorating Khrushchev with stucco and red roofs in the European style. Pleases public life - there are many interesting cafes and leisure places. The Kaliningrad region is a separate conversation: almost every town is a witness to European history. We recommend visiting Chernyakhovsk, Neman, Svetlogorsk and, of course, Tilsit.
Murmansk
We propose to break the stereotype and go not to the south, not the north! Murmansk is a great choice. Especially if you still haven't seen the polar day. There is a lot of entertainment related to nature and activities: diving, trekking in the Khibiny or the opportunity to visit the northernmost beach in Russia. By the way, the northern tan is the most persistent, you knew?
Nizhny Novgorod
It will not be boring for sure - there are more than 600 architectural monuments in Nizhny Novgorod. Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, Fedorovskaya embankment,the famous Chkalovskaya staircase,numerous cathedrals and monasteries. The city stands at the junction of the Oka and the Volga, so there are a lot of water activities: visit Strelka,ride on a cable car or on a river tram. Watching the sunset from the summer veranda on the shore is also a great idea.
Vladimir
The ancient capital of Russia, an ancient Russian city with a rich history and an abundance of preserved ancient monuments, including the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl in the vicinity. Vladimir is the most famous city of the Golden Ring route. Lovers of antiquity and religious themes will definitely like it.
Yaroslavl
A city on the Volga with a history of a thousand years, a major river port and transport hub of Russia. In Yaroslavl, unique architectural monuments of pre-Petrovo Russia have been preserved. The nearest suburbs - Rostov the Great, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Uglich or Rybinsk - should also be included in the plan of a trip to Yaroslavl.
Tula
Of the traditional entertainment and routes - the Kremlin, the Museum of Weapons and the Museum of the Samovar. Yasnaya Polyana and the Museum of the Battle of Kulikovo,located nearby, deserve special attention and plus two days to travel. Fans of cool modern places will appreciate the new public spaces "Oktava" and "Iskra":visitors are waiting for film screenings, lectures, food courts and other pleasant activities.
Veliky Novgorod
One of the oldest cities in Russia, where unique monuments of antiquity have been preserved. Stroll through the ancient streets, look into the Kremlin, climb the belfry of St. Sophia Cathedral - and finish the day with a refreshing walk on a river tram along the Volga or go to Lake Ilmen.
Pskov
Another keeper of the centuries-old Russian history. Cathedrals and monasteries, the ancient Kremlin, embankments and parks will diversify leisure, give impressions and enrich knowledge. If you like to travel with a guide, ask a question about the legends and ghosts of the Gremyachy Tower.
Petrozavodsk
Who does not love Karelia - an unusually picturesque corner of nature! Be sure to visit the famous Ruskeala Park,where marble was mined, from which almost half of the buildings in St. Petersburg were later built. On a hot summer day, a boat trip or a descent with a breeze over the gorge along the cable car will pleasantly cool down. In Petrozavodsk, admire the white night on the shore of Lake Onega and be sure to try the wickets with a variety of fillings - delicious pastries and a visiting card of local cuisine. Visit the island of Kizhi,which is famous for its wooden temples built without a single nail.
Torzhok
A small but important town with a rich history in the Tver region. Borisoglebsky Monastery, temples, Pushkin Museum and Gold Embroidery - everyone will find a route to their liking. Be sure to visit the embankment of the Tvertsa River,where old merchant houses have been preserved, admire the views and go to lunch. The main local dish is Pozharsky cutlets,prepared according to a special recipe.
