Russia: Moscow

Moscow, on the Moskva River in western Russia, is the nation’s cosmopolitan capital. In its historic core is the Kremlin, a complex that’s home to the president and tsarist treasures in the Armoury. Outside its walls is Red Square, Russia's symbolic centre. It's home to Lenin’s Mausoleum, the State Historical Museum's comprehensive collection and St. Basil’s Cathedral, known for its colourful, onion-shaped domes. March, March. March Across Red Square - do all the things you'd never dare! Massive bucket list TICK to visit this amazing City!

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Russia

Russia is known for Vodka, Red Square, Matryoshka dolls, ballet, first human in space, Tolstoy and its flamboyant Metro Stations. Sadly Putin is also infamous. The fantastic cities of Moscow and St Petersburg are amazing to visit.

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Russia: St Petersburg

St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, having been founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, subject of the city's iconic “Bronze Horseman” statue. It remains Russia's cultural centre, with venues such as the Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the State Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to Kandinsky works.

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