Travel To Russia: Make a plan to visit 'Russia' this time, visit historical places

Travel To Russia: Russia is a transcontinental country spread across Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world. Russia has a population of 146.7 million and is the 9th most populous country. Also it is the most populous country in Europe. Moscow is the capital of Russia and the largest city here, while St. Petersburg is the second largest city and the cultural center of Russia. It remains an attractive country to visit even today for tourists from all over the world. Russia is steeped in everything from music to literature to history, and almost everywhere tourists can find examples of magnificent art, not only in museums but also in its churches. Recently, there is a dispute between Russia and Ukraine on many issues. Let us know why tourists from all over the world like to visit Russia and which places you can visit here.

Moscow
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia. The city is world famous for its artistic endeavors which include ballet and symphony. Tourists from all over the world come to see the historical churches present here. The majestic Kremlin and the impressive Red Square, one of the largest in the world, are must-see sights. There are also statues of controversial leaders of the 20th century, Lenin and Stalin. Further evidence that Moscow's past was not always clean can be found in the Gulag and Cold War museums.

St. Petersburg
Russia's second largest city may be known as Leningrad, but most people call it St. Petersburg. Founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great, St. Petersburg was once the imperial capital of Russia. Its name was changed to Leningrad in 1924. The city is a popular northern cruise destination due to its location on the Neva River and one of the most popular places to visit in Russia. It is also known as the cultural capital of Russia. The city is home to one of the world's finest art collections at the Hermitage, with many ancient churches showcasing the city's magnificent art. Nevsky Prospekt is the famous shopping and dining street here.

Golden Ring
The Golden Ring links together several cities outside Moscow. The picturesque countryside filled with cherry orchards, quaint cottages, iconic churches with onion-shaped domes and some of the oldest art in the country make this area a special place to visit. One of the oldest regions of Russia, today it is very popular with tourists who can experience a bygone era. The traditional way of viewing cities and towns forms a counter clockwise loop that begins and ends in Moscow. You will find white stone churches, monasteries and forts in the Golden Ring.

Kazan
Kazan is known as the Istanbul of the Volga because it is a city where European and Asian cultures meet. The capital of Tatarstan is a lovely city where church towers and minarets fill the skyline. In Kazan you will find the remains of the Kremlin which was destroyed by Ivan the Terrible. Apart from this, you can visit the Kul-Sharif Mosque, named after a man who defended Kazan from Ivan, and walk on Bauman Street and do a lot of shopping.

Vladivostok
Vladivostok is surrounded by mountains, making it a stunningly beautiful city in the east of Russia. The final stop of the Trans-Siberian Railway, Vladivostok is the country's largest port on the Pacific Ocean. It is only a short distance from North Korea and China. The city is full of everything from theaters to museums, where many concerts and cultural events are held. Famous actor Yul Brynner was born here in the year 1920. Visitors can stroll through some of the city's lovely parks, including Minny Gorodok, which was once a military base. The main attraction of the city is Admiralsky Square, near which there is a museum of submarines.

Nizhny Novgorod
Nizhny Novgorod is situated at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers. The city started as a fort in the 13th century. It was known as Gorky after Maxim Gorky was born here. Only the Archangel Cathedral was left standing after the city was later destroyed by the Bolsheviks. With over 600 monuments and sculptures, at least 200 art museums, concert halls, Nizhny Novgorod is a great place to get lost in Russian art and architecture.