The usual beginning of the Russian tour is in Moscow, the dynamic capital and cultural center of Russia. Red Square in the city stands out as an icon that defines the past history of this country amidst a grand wall around the Kremlin.
In different times, the best places where historians have always kept Russian history are The State Historical Museum or The Armoury Chamber that has all imperial regalia including Faberge eggs.
Just like most cities with a purpose aiming to be recognized globally, nighttime Moscow remains active. It provides classical ballets as seen at The Bolshoi Theatre, while contemporary art also plays its role through Garage Museum among others. For those who desire to know how Muscovites live, there are Izmailovo Markets where everyone may find fresh farm products or go for a walk at Gorky Park after long hours at work.
One of the most amazing cities ever called “Venice in the North” is St Petersburg that can be reached from Moscow within a short time by rail; it is crisscrossed by canals overhung by stunning architectural wonders. Baroque style dominates its architecture, combined with neoclassical features such as those found in the Winter Palace-now known for housing State Hermitage Museum, which remains to be among the world’s largest art galleries today.
Every season, there’s something interesting going on in this city; for example, in summertime there’s “The White Nights Festival” when Arctic sun lights up everything around at midnight. Furthermore, you must visit Peterhof Palace located not far from Peterburgskaya metro station because all tourists love its fountains as well as boat trips along Zimnyaya Kanavka Canal just before reaching Alexandrinsky Bridge for observing lovely palaces situated close to the shore of Neva River.
When many people talk about Russia, they always visualize a cold place characterized by nothing but barren land. This has been perpetuating negative stereotypes concerning Russia for ages.
The common assumption among most people is that Russia’s geographical location influences these negative stereotypes about the country. First and foremost, Russia ranks as the largest nation globally based on its land coverage meaning that the country can register various extreme climatic conditions too. However, one should realize that it’s situated in the northern hemisphere where usually most of the time experiences cold temperatures across Europe’s territories. The problem is that majority of European countries using their gas receive it from Russia making them be unable to severe ties without risking being left out in cold darkness.
In terms of geographical features, the Caucasus stands as one of the most captivating areas in Russia but at the same time one of the most destructive regions. Dagestan plays revolutionary roles in politics and is located on the northern side of the Caucasus Mountains which has been a bone of contention all along this period. The then Soviet Constitution granted autonomy to the Republics of Chechnya, Ingushetia, Daghestan and other North Caucasian peoples.