How to Vacation in Russia - Palaces, Art, History and Culture Second-to-None!
A vacation in Russia is a visit to the largest nation in the world. Colorful Russia is a major industrial nation and its history, culture and arts make it one of the most popular travel destinations in the world both for business and recreation. Russia is about 1.8 times the size of the U.S!
Moscow is the capital city of Russia and no vacation to the country is complete without seeing its largest and most modern region. Moscow is the hub of Russian politics, economy, and culture and the home of theaters, film studios and other culturally important institutions. Millions of people visit Moscow in the spring and autumn. A vacation in Russia simply must include a visit to its exciting capital city.
Another well-known city in Russia, St. Petersburg, is known for its literature, music and ballet. This western city was built in 1703 by Czar Peter the Great. It is filled to the brim with rivers, canals, bridges and other architecture and has thus been dubbed the ‘northern Venice’. Many famous Russian writers are from this city and it was also home to Pushkin, Tchaikovsky and Ulanova - St. Petersburg is definitely worth including on your vacation in Russia.
Russia is a great choice for a luxury vacation, honeymoon destination or a sea cruise on the Baltic. If you simply want to learn more about Russian culture or politics it is an ideal holiday destination. A vacation in Russia is filled with romance and intrigue for most people. Its nature can be starkly beautiful and its modern conveniences mean you won’t want for anything while you are there. Russia’s cities are filled with treasures, its nature is pristine and its people hard-working and friendly. Having a vacation in Russia is easy these days.
You might choose to visit Russia’s art museums such as The Hermitage, located in the Winter Palace of the Russian Tsars. Here you will find artworks by da Vinci, Raphael and Titian, Dutch and Flemish art by Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck as well as work by the great French impressionists. If you love the artists of yesteryear then a vacation in Russia is ideal.
