We are now faced with a very difficult task - in one small article to tell about the main attractions of Russia, so to speak, to make an attempt to embrace the immensity. Russian lands are wide and immeasurable, in their territories there is a huge number of large and small cities with beautiful architectural monuments, museums, historical places. But we still try to make our story as interesting and informative as possible.
Tours in Russia
Today, any self-respecting Russian travel company must offer its customers a variety of tours in Russia. And all because such excursion programs are very popular. Well, in fact, it’s not all the same to go around Turkey and Egypt, I want to see my Fatherland as well. And look, there’s something to be done! For example, the Golden Ring of Russia: the cities that make up it are interesting both from a historical and architectural point of view. In these unique places marvelous, amazing imaginative examples of ancient architecture have been carefully preserved. Typically, such excursions go by bus - both convenient and inexpensive.
And river cruises on motor ships! You can go on a trip along the Volga and Oka, Yenisei or Lena and visit the cities on their shores along the way. Excursions to St. Petersburg and the Moscow capital are traditionally popular. The most important sights of Russia, of course, are there. Well, we will not dwell on the general review and go straight to the recommendations that you need to see in the first place.
The main square of the country
Red Square in Moscow seek to visit all who come to this Russian metropolis. Even those who, by the will of fate, are in the capital just passing through, try to find time to take a little walk on the ancient stones of the Red Square bridge, take a picture against the backdrop of St. Basil’s Cathedral, look at the guard of the Mausoleum, stand near the Lobny Place, bow to the famous monument to Minin and Pozharsky, listen to the melodic and solemn battle of the chimes of the majestic Spasskaya Tower, admire the Kremlin, or maybe run into the GUM - this is the country's main department store.
Tretyakov Gallery
Speaking about the main attractions of Russia, it is impossible to ignore this museum, because the best masterpieces of Russian painting are collected here. In the Tretyakov Gallery you can see the canvases of such great painters as Repin, Bryullov, Levitan, Vasnetsov, Vrubel, Savrasov, Kiprensky, Ivanov, Kuindzhi, Vereshchagin, Polenov, Tropinin, Fedotov, Shishkin and others. The Tretyakov Gallery and the most extensive collection of unique Russian icons are famous . The world-famous icon of Andrei Rublev "Trinity" is part of the permanent exhibition of this museum.
Hermitage
St. Petersburg ... This pearl in the marvelous necklace of Russian cities can boast of a huge number of attractions, but since we are strictly limited to small volumes of the article, we will only talk about the Hermitage. The majestic building is located on the banks of the Neva, on one side it adjoins the Palace Embankment, on the other - the Palace Square with a tall (47.5 m) Alexandrian column in the middle.
Until 1917, the Hermitage was the residence of Nicholas II - the tsar whom Russia lost during the revolution. Today he is called the martyr king, and the Hermitage is considered one of the largest museums in the world. To visit all its expositions, you need to go 20 km. The collection of this cultural center has about 3 million exhibits. Here you can see with your own eyes the beautiful paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Raphael, Rembrandt, Giotto, Vermeer, Rubens, Goya, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Renoir, Gauguin and many other brilliant artists.
Journey on the Ring
Yaroslavl, Suzdal, Kostroma, Vladimir, Ivanovo, Ples, Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rostov the Great (the full list consists of 20 items) - this is the Golden Ring of Russia. The cities we named have an ancient historical past. We list briefly their most famous sights.
Yaroslavl An ancient and majestic city, standing on the high bank of the beautiful Volga. It was founded in 1010 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise. Here tourists are offered to visit:
- The Museum-Reserve is historical and architectural. It is located in the vast territories of the Yaroslavl Transfiguration Monastery.
- The architectural ensemble in Korovniki (Vladimir Church, the Church of John Chrysostom, the bell tower - all this is real historical Russia).
- Church of St. John the Baptist.
- Art Museum with a huge collection of ancient Russian icons.
Suzdal. Mentioned in chronicles since 1024. The entire territory of this small town is dotted with beautiful churches and architectural ensembles. Those who are interested in the ancient Kremlin of Russia should definitely visit the Suzdal Kremlin. Behind its walls is the famous Christmas Cathedral with blue domes decorated with gold stars. In Suzdal, tourists are shown:
- Museum of Wooden Architecture and Peasant Life.
- Pokrovsky monastery.
- Euthymius Monastery.
- Church of Boris and Gleb.
- St. Nicholas and the Assumption Church.
What you can see in the old Volga city of Kostroma:
- Trinity Monastery.
- Epiphany Monastery.
- Art Museum.
- Romanovsky Museum.
On Kostroma land is the residence of the Snow Maiden. Grandfather Frost’s granddaughter lives in a wooden carved tower and welcomes travelers every day.
The town of Ples is famous for its amazing landscapes. The beauty of this place was immortalized by the famous Levitan. In Ples there is a museum of this painter, where you can see the master’s paintings.
Pereslavl-Zalessky was founded in 1152 on the shores of Lake Pleshcheeva. Here you can admire:
- Goritsky, Nikitsky and Trinity monasteries;
- Forty-Sacred Church;
- Transfiguration Church;
- Sin-Stone - this pagan shrine at the foot of the Alexander Mountain.
Ivanovo is, perhaps, the only city of the Golden Ring, which in itself cannot please anything special. But in the Ivanovo region there is the beautiful village of Palekh - it is there that amazing lacquer miniatures are created.
Rostov the Great - a city similar to a museum. Its sights:
- Rostov Kremlin;
- Avraamiev and Spaso-Yakovlevsky Monasteries;
- Varnitsky monastery;
- Assumption Cathedral;
- Museum of enamel.
What you can see in Vladimir:
- Assumption Cathedral with frescoes by Andrei Rublev;
- Golden Gate;
- Dmitrievsky Cathedral;
- Christmas monastery.
Near Vladimir, in the village of Bogolyubovo, there is a miracle of ancient Russian architecture - the Church of the Intercession on the Nerl.
And how to go around the entire Golden Ring of Russia? Tourists usually visit the cities included in this route by bus, and if privately, by car. The settlements located on the banks of the Volga (Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Ples, Rybinsk) can be reached by river transport.
Sights of Nizhny Novgorod
If we talk about the Kremlin of Russia, then one of the largest and best preserved is located in the territory of Nizhny Novgorod. Its two-kilometer thick walls, decorated with thirteen towers, majestically rise above the Volga. There are a lot of interesting things in Nizhny Novgorod:
- Pechersky Monastery;
- Orthodox Museum;
- Chkalovskaya stairs;
- Manor of the Rukavishnikovs;
- Museum of the Volga peoples life much more.
North of Russia
Excursions in Russia lie in the territories of its northern lands. These are amazing ancient lands, to which the Tatar-Mongol yoke did not reach, which ruined many cities of central Russia. Numerous unique historical monuments, ancient rites and traditions, ancient legends and epics have been preserved in these places. Arkhangelsk, Vologda, Kargopol, Veliky Ustyug, Kirillov, Petrozavodsk, Solvychegodsk - all this is northern Russia. Today, tourist routes in these places offer a visit to the Kizhi Museum-Reserve. It is located on the islands of Lake Onega in Karelia. Its main attraction is the wooden Transfiguration Church. It is adorned with 22 chapters. Today, Kizhi is a state reserve. This complex is protected by UNESCO.
Lake Baikal
In the main sights of Russia, we included Lake Baikal - the deepest in the world, famous for its crystal clear water. The depth of this reservoir (average) is 730 meters, and the maximum is 1637 meters, the area of the lake is 31,722 square kilometers, age is 20-30 million years. Baikal is a world heritage.
Crimea
Now the Crimean peninsula is also included in the sights of Russia. A list of the most interesting places, in terms of tourism, we publish below:
- Karadag reserve. Located near Feodosia at the foot of Mount Kara-Dag.
- Bakhchisaray Palace. It is here that you can see the famous and sad "Fountain of Tears."
- Genoese fortress. The remains of this ancient citadel stand on the shores of the Theodosian Gulf.
- Mount Ai-Petri. The height of the main peak of this picturesque mountain range is 1234 square meters.
- Sevastopol Admiralty Cathedral of St. Vladimir.
- Swallow's Nest.
- The cathedral, built in honor of Alexander Nevsky, is the main Yalta temple.
- Massandra Palace.
- Ayu-Dag, or Bear Mountain.
- Bakhchisarai miniature park.
- Vorontsov Palace in Alupka.
- Yalta cableway.
- Palace in Livadia.
- Ancient mosques: Kebir-Jami, Mufti-Jami and Juma-Jami.
- Nikitsky Botanical Garden.
Sights of the Krasnodar Territory
In this part of the article we will talk about excursions in Russia that warm and sunny Krasnodar Territory can offer tourists . In the summer, the desire of many citizens to go on vacation to the gentle sea is understandable. Active and curious people are not limited to lying on the beach, they go to watch different sights. Here is a list of the most interesting:
- Dolmens Gelendzhik.
- Sochi Arboretum.
- Dante Gorge in the Hot Key.
- Lotus Valley on Taman Peninsula.
- Iversky chapel.
- Plateau Lago-Naki.
- Sochi Aquarium.
- Olympic Sochi Park.
- Safari Park. Located in Gelendzhik.
- The old park of the village of Kabardinka.
- Thermal springs of the Guam gorge.
- Fanagoria cave.
- Kastalskaya font ;.
- Godlik Fortress.
Conclusion
We told you about the sights of Russia, the list of which can be continued indefinitely. We wish you a pleasant journey, many new experiences and a good rest!