Best places in Russia

Russia, a different country

Due to the large geographical area of Russia, the country has a diverse culture of tourism, as well as climate, which determines the visits at certain times of the year. The climatic differences were used for an excursion in the desired climate and the practice of some sports. The diversity of flora and fauna is also a tourist attraction in different cities of Russia, and don´t forget that the cuisine in Russia is another attraction for the visitors. 

Russian history

Prior to the Christianization of Russia, the country had a Byzantine influence in the architecture, which is why many of its churches and castles have a Byzantine design. Most of these churches are in Moscow and designed by the architect of the time, Aristotle Fioravanti, an important architect of Italian history in the 16th century. One of the main precursors of the various churches of Russia and his greatest work is Saint Basil’s Cathedral. By the 18th century the architect of the baroque architecture known as Rococo was born, Bartolme Rastrelli.

The architecture of Russia

He was born shortly after neoclassical architecture with its maximum representative Catherine the Great and all his architectural art was displayed in the city of Saint Petersburg. In 1955, Nikita Khrushchev created an academy of Russian architecture, Russia just had the examples of architecture from Italy. If you make a trip to Italy you will find the same examples of architecture churches from the 16th century. 

Tourism in Russia

The most visited cities in Russia

The most visited cities in Russia are Moscow and St. Petersburg. The city of Moscow is one of the coldest cities in Russia and instead St. Petersburg’s weather is warmer in summer and through the Baltic Sea, draws warm air. 

Culture of russia

Tourism in Russia has been growing due to the cultural richness that has left over the years. Among the tourist destinations and major tourist routes are: the trip around the Golden Ring of ancient cities, major cruises through its major rivers such as the Volga, the journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

As for what is art and culture, there are major museums and art centers including the Tretyakov Gallery and the Hermitage, famous theaters like Mariinsky and Bolshoi. And not only the architecture of castles but also main streets and squares like Red Square, Palace Square, Tverskaya Street and Nevsky Prospect.