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.
Places to Visit in Russia
Where to go in Russia
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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Luxury Hotels in Russia
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.
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.
Hotel Angleterre
Recently refurbished under the watchful eye of designer Olga Polizzi, the Angleterre is an excellent 4 star alternative to neighbour and sister...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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The Most Beautiful Train Stations Across the Globe
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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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Where to go in January
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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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