Europe

Russia

Moscow and Saint Petersburg, culture and grandeur

About

Discover Russia

Moscow and St. Petersburg are two world-cities that alone justify a trip to Russia. Moscow, with the Kremlin and Red Square, is the country's political and historical heart. St. Basil's Cathedral is one of the world's most recognizable pieces of architecture.

St. Petersburg is another matter: it's the tsars' city, with the Hermitage (one of the world's largest museums), Catherine Palace and its golden rooms, canals, and the white nights of June.

A country that fascinates with its contrasts and incomparable scale.

Quick facts

Region

Europe

Best time

May–Sept, June for white nights

Language(s)

Russian, little English outside tourist areas

Currency

Rouble russe (RUB)

Time zone

GMT+3 — 1h ahead of Tunisia

Visa

Check visa conditions before traveling

FEIMA Package

Yes — tailored

Photo gallery

Images of Russia

Highlights

Not to be missed

Red Square and Kremlin

St. Basil's Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum, Kremlin Armoury. The soul of Russia.

The Hermitage

3 million artworks in a baroque winter palace. One of the world's richest museums.

White nights of St. Petersburg

Late June: the sun barely sets. Opera, theaters, parties. Nordic magic.

Weather & Climate

When to go?

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Information

Before you go

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