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Places to Visit in Russia

Although Russia is twice the size of the USA, there are two cities among the miles and miles of barren land that we think are really worth visiting: St Petersburg and Moscow. To find out why, take a look below.

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St Petersburg

Built in defiance of nature and logic, St. Petersburg is a monument to the will of Peter the Great. His city became a ‘window on the West’...

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Moscow

As the capital of a country so large that it spans nine time zones and two continents, Moscow was always going to be a pretty exciting place;...

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Luxury Hotels in Russia

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Hotel Astoria

Part of the Rocco Forte Collection, the five-star Hotel Astoria is located in St Isaac's Square at the heart of St Petersburg's city centre.

Europe > Russia > St Petersburg

Four Seasons St. Petersburg

The Four Seasons Lion Palace began life in 1820 as the private residence of Princess Lobanova-Rostovskaya and retains its regal feel today.

Europe > Russia > St Petersburg

Hotel Angleterre

Recently refurbished under the watchful eye of designer Olga Polizzi, the Angleterre is an excellent 4 star alternative to neighbour and sister...

Europe > Russia > St Petersburg

Belmond Grand Hotel Europe

Situated in the heart of St. Petersburg on the main avenue of the city, the famous Nevsky Prospekt, the hotel's building is classified as a historical...

Europe > Russia > Moscow

Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow

The Ararat Park Hyatt is the most modern of the luxury hotels in central Moscow and often regarded as the best, all just a few minutes walk from...

Europe > Russia > Moscow

Baltschug Kempinski

Just across the river from Red Square, the Baltschug Kempinski is located on Bolotny Island, Moscow’s trendiest hotspot, but also has views...

Europe > Russia > Moscow

Hotel National

To say that the National has benefited from Moscow’s rich, and often tumultuous past, is something of an understatement; Lenin stayed here...

Europe > Russia > Moscow

Ritz-Carlton Moscow

Since the early 18th century No. 3 Tverskaya Street has been a hotel - the state run ‘Intourist’ was here during the Soviet era - but it...

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In an era of direct flights and last-minute bookings, the 'getting there' part of your holiday can often feel like an inconvenient addition to an otherwise relaxing trip, rather than an exciting part of the adventure in its own right. However, if you're looking to slow things down (which, as…

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While the rest of the country dejectedly throws out the Quality Street rejects (Strawberry Delight, anyone?) and valiantly attempts a Dry January, why not beat the blues by jetting off to pastures new this January? Whether you're looking for good old fashioned outdoorsy adventure,…

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Why St Petersburg Should be your Next City Break

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'Why would you want to go to Russia?', has pretty much been the stock response from people for the last decade or so when I've told them I'm heading there, and that's usually followed by a slight shudder and questions about prison camps, Putin and whether the food is terrible. However,…

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The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

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The days are getting shorter, the telly's getting better and we've already had our first batch of mince pies in the office, which can only mean one thing: you can officially start getting excited about Christmas now.

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Grandma's Borscht Recipe

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Try this Borscht recipe, a Ukrainian / Russian / Polish soup picked up in Europe by Original Travel's Flora!

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