Tourism in Russia

Explore notable sights and destinations in this country

Europe / Eastern Europe

Tourist attractions

Red Square and the Kremlin

Region: Moscow

Cultural Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage site symbolizing Russian politics and history

Hermitage Museum

Region: St. Petersburg

Museum

One of the world's three major museums with over 3 million items in collection

Lake Baikal

Region: Republic of Buryatia

Nature

The world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, popular for ice tours

Golden Ring

Region: Vladimir Oblast, Yaroslavl Oblast, and others

Historic Cities

A tourist route visiting ancient cities preserving medieval Russian Orthodox culture

Peterhof (Peter the Great's Summer Palace)

Region: Peterhof

Palace and Gardens

"Versailles of the North" featuring beautiful fountains and canals

Sochi National Park and Caucasus Nature Reserve

Region: Krasnodar Krai

Nature

Alpine plants with phytoncide fragrance and warm Black Sea resort

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius

Region: Moscow Oblast

Religious Architecture

The most sacred site of the Russian Orthodox Church

Novosibirsk Zoo

Region: Novosibirsk

Family

World-famous for breeding polar animals

Volcanoes of Kamchatka

Region: Kamchatka Krai

Nature / World Heritage

Pristine land where active volcanoes, geysers, and hot springs can be observed by helicopter tours

Irkutsk Historic Quarter

Region: Irkutsk

Culture

Wooden architecture from the Siberian colonization era and streets associated with the Decembrists

Suggested itineraries

Golden Triangle of Capital and Ancient Cities

Duration (days): 7

Highlights: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sergiev Posad

A classic route connecting the two major cities via Sapsan high-speed train, with a day trip to the World Heritage monastery

Trans-Siberian Railway Russia Crossing

Duration (days): 14

Highlights: Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Vladivostok

Experience the continental scale with a 7-night train journey and stopovers, including ice driving on Lake Baikal

Travel tips

  • Entry may require an e-visa or invitation letter, check in advance
  • English is rarely spoken outside major cities, learning basic Russian expressions is helpful
  • Winter temperatures can drop below -30°C in some areas, cold weather gear can also be purchased locally
  • Public transport typically uses a token or IC card system purchased before gates
  • Photography is permitted at metro stations but prohibited at some military-related facilities
  • Cashless payment is widespread, mobile payment "Mir Pay" is convenient
  • For taxis, using the ride-hailing app "Yandex Go" is safe
  • Water is often hard, so purchasing mineral water is advisable
  • At intersections, vehicles may have priority even when pedestrian signals are flashing
  • Permission is required for mushroom picking on private property like dachas

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