Destinations
What makes Russia a wonderful place to visit.
The popular tourist destinations in Russia deserve to be experienced at a leisurely pace rather than merely seen in a whirlwind tour.
Check out these places and book a tour for an unforgettable experience:
Moscow
The capital of Russia is the largest city in Europe. It is one of the dream destinations for overseas tourists.
Saint Petersburg
Russia’s foremost cultural and artistic centre is renowned for its architecture, charming canals and monumental landmarks
Nizhny Novgorod
This old city at the confluence of rivers Volga and Oka is a popular river tourism centre and an educational hub. The sixth-largest city in Russia is located about 440 km east of Moscow.
Yekaterinburg
Russia's fourth-largest city, located east of the Ural Mountains, is at the boundary between Europe and Asia. Also known as Ekaterinburg and dubbed the 'Third Capital of Russia'. It was called Sverdlovsk during the Soviet era.
Kazan
The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan within the Russian Federation is a cultural melting pot known for its Islamic legacy and tradition of inter-faith and inter-racial harmony.
Rostov-On-Don
The largest city in southern Russia is a key trade centre on the banks of River Don near the Sea of Azov. It is also a strategic military centre with historical significance.
Volgograd
World War 2 memories loom large in this city located on the western bank of the River Volga. You will travel back to Soviet times when you are in Volgograd!
Sochi
This resort city on the shores of the Black Sea is known as the Russian Riviera. Come and catch the sun here! The Caucasus Mountains forms the perfect backdrop to the stunning vistas in Sochi.
Kaliningrad
This Russian enclave between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea coast was formerly known as Konigsberg. The city has a diverse heritage owing to its Prussian, German and Russian history.
Vladivostok
This charming port city on the Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula in the Far East is nestled on the hills overlooking Golden Horn Bay of the Sea of Japan.
Explore Siberia
Lake Baikal
Unlimited entertainment and adventure await you all year round in and around the oldest, deepest, and largest freshwater lake in the world.
Olkhon Island
The third-largest lake island in the world is located at the geographical centre of Lake Baikal.
Listvyanka
Immerse yourself in the Siberian way of life at this cute village on the shore of Lake Baikal.
Novosibirsk
This large city on the banks of the River Ob in south-central Russia literally means 'New Siberia'. Monuments, sculptures, museums, parks, theatres and public spaces will impress you.
Tomsk
One of the oldest towns in Siberia, Tomsk, is located on the right bank of the River Tom. The city continues to be a centre of art, culture, education, and science in Siberia.
Irkutsk
One of the largest cities in Siberia, Irkutsk, is located on the banks of the River Angara. The city is a convenient base for exploring Siberia and accessing the Lake Baikal region. It is almost midway on the Trans-Siberian Railway route.
Oymyakon
The coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth is located in the Sakha Republic of Russia. It is famed for extreme subarctic climate with the lowest recorded temperature of -67 degrees Celsius.
Things to Do in Russia
Indigenous Cultural Experience
Gain firsthand knowledge of the indigenous people, their traditions, and daily life in extreme conditions.
Yakutsk-Oymyakon Trip
Two-day drive from Yakutsk to Oymyakon, covering over 1,000 km. Flights from Moscow to Yakutsk take 7 hours.
Guided Tour with Yulia Travels
Week-long trip to Yakutsk and Oymyakon, with nearly four days dedicated to traveling from Yakutsk to Oymyakon and back. Solo travel not advised due to treacherous terrain and extreme weather variations.
Winter Adventure
Memorable winter adventure in the coldest inhabited place, exploring frozen landscapes and extreme climate.