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Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers the sandy Baltic Spit and the rocky islands of Chukotka, stretches from the northern Arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia has unimaginable riches - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched expanses. Graceful streets of St. Petersburg and architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with the architecture of ancient cities - multi-domed churches and merchant houses, and the beaches of the Black Sea coast compete with the northern forests of Karelia and the ridges of the Ural Mountains.

Geography

Russia is the largest country in terms of area on our planet, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of the territory of Russia is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest of it belongs to the north of Asia. The Russian shores are washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the waters of the inland Caspian Sea.

Russia lies on large platforms, so its relief is predominantly flat. In the west of the country, the undulating Central Russian Plain stretched, separated by a ridge of the Ural Mountains from the Siberian Plateau. In the south of Russia are the mountain systems of the Caucasus with the highest point of the country - Mount Elbrus, Sayan Mountains and Altai. In the Far East, the peaks of extinct and active volcanoes rush up.

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most of the rivers have a flat character, but in Russia there are also turbulent mountain rivers with rocky rapids channels. The largest rivers of the country are the Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. The lake region of Russia is Karelia, here are the largest lakes in Europe - Ladoga and Onega, in Eastern Siberia there is the deepest lake on the planet - Baikal.

The flora of Russia is the velvet of mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests surrounding the glacial lakes of Karelia, oak forests and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Nature protection zones have been created in Russia, there are 42 national parks, 71 reserves.

Climate

The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and in the northern regions, temperate, subtropical on the Black Sea coast. However, most of the country is characterized by a climate of temperate latitudes: continental, temperate continental, sharply continental and monsoonal in the Far East.

In general, Russia has a long, snowy and cold winter. Depending on the region, average January temperatures range from 6 to -50 °C. Summer in most of Russia is moderately warm with an average temperature of 1 °C in the northern regions to 25 °C on the Black Sea coast.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Kaliningrad time - MSK−1 (UTC+2)
Moscow time - MSK (UTC+3)
Samara time - MSK+1 (UTC+4)
Ekaterinburg time - MSK+2 (UTC+5)
Omsk time - MSK+3 (UTC+6)
Krasnoyarsk time - MSK+4 (UTC+7)
Irkutsk time - MSK+5 (UTC+8)
Yakut time - MSK+6 (UTC+9)
Vladivostok time - MSK+7 (UTC+10)
Middle Kolyma time - MSK+8 (UTC+11)
Kamchatka time - MSK+9 (UTC+12)

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. The subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages ​​used on a par with Russian. The most common foreign languages ​​in Russia are Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English is widely used in business and tourism, as a means of international communication, mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million people. About 80% of the population are Russians. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and nationalities live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to an amount equivalent to 10,000 USD. Duty-free importation of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: liters of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and things for personal use: clothing, toiletries, jewelry, photographic and film equipment .

Jewelry, artistic and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent medicinal substances, ammunition and weapons are subject to mandatory declaration.

Connection

In Russia, cellular communication services are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of them is the so-called "big three" - mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The rest of the companies have a much smaller number of customers and provide services in certain regions. SIM cards of the "Big Three" operators can be purchased everywhere - in stores, mobile phone stores, post offices.

The telephone code of Russia is +7.

To call Russia by mobile phone, dial +7-subscriber's number***

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 volts.

Tourism

In Russia there are opportunities for any kind of tourism. The rich historical heritage served as the basis for the creation of sightseeing routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast is a traditional region for beach and outdoor activities, ski resorts in Russia are rapidly developing. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. For centuries, a system of resort treatment has been developing in Russia - sanatoriums and spa hotels operate at the sources of mineral waters, therapeutic mud, in places with a favorable climate.

Traditions/Features. In Russia, many customs and traditions dating back to the depths of centuries have been preserved. Every spring in large cities and very small towns they see off the winter on a grand scale - they bake pancakes and burn a straw effigy of Shrovetide, in the summer they celebrate Ivan Kupala Day in the villages, but the main winter holiday is the New Year.

One of the main features of the Russian people was and remains hospitality, which is most evident in the feast. The traditional Russian meal includes first, second and third courses - soups and stews, baked poultry or meat, all kinds of pastries - pies and pies. Dishes of national cuisine in all their richness are presented in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, roasts, sbitni and tinctures are served in the best establishments.

Safety

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by the forces of law and order. Since June 2014, tourist police units have begun to work in a number of regions, patrolling busy pedestrian streets, squares and parks.

In general, Russia is a safe country for tourists. However, to prevent unpleasant incidents, you should adhere to standard safety rules - do not leave personal belongings unattended, do not carry a wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or an easily accessible place, beware of deserted and unlit places at night, do not use the services of unofficial taxi drivers, do not exchange currency with individuals.

Documentation

The list of documents required during the vacation includes:

• Russian passport
• travel package or voucher
• health insurance policy
• if you plan to rent a car, you must have a driver's license

If a tourist will have a rest in a sanatorium-resort institution with medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is needed, which can be obtained from a general practitioner.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical policy.

Important Phones

Emergency phone numbers in Russia:

• Fire Service - 01
• Police - 02
• Ambulance - 03
• Unified 24/7 helpline when calling from a mobile phone - 112

Tourism

The choice of tourist destinations in Russia is wider than anywhere else. Features of the geographical position and historical development allowed the formation of resort regions in the country, which are characterized by one or another type of recreation.

beach holiday. In Russia, there are many resorts offering a comfortable stay on the sea coast. The traditional region of beach tourism in our country is the Krasnodar Territory. It is here that the summer capital of Russia - Sochi, the famous resorts of Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse, Adler, the resort of Yeysk, located on the coast of the Sea of ​​\u200b\u200bAzov, is located.

Beach holidays are offered by Crimean resorts. Sanatoriums, resort hotels, private and city beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main destinations are Alushta, Evpatoria, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, Kurortnoye, Nikolaevka, Peschanoe and Shchelkino settlements.

Sanatorium treatment carried out in almost all regions of Russia. There are sanatoriums, resort and medical centers at the sources of mineral waters, therapeutic mud, in places with favorable climatic conditions. The most famous balneological resorts of the country are Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk.

Rich traditions in the use of natural factors have been formed in the Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoria, where the first mud treatment resorts were launched. Sanatorium-resort treatment is carried out on the coast of the Krasnodar Territory, in the Moscow, Ryazan, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Tver and Tula regions, in the Urals. In the northern and northwestern regions of the country there are medical resorts Marcial Waters, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk, the largest resort in Siberia is Belokurikha.

Excursion tours in Moscow, the Golden Ring of Russia, Pskov, Uglich, Veliky Novgorod, Vologda and Nizhny Novgorod allow travelers to get acquainted with the historical heritage of ancient Russian cities - ancient temples with gilded domes, ancient fortresses and castles, city mansions and merchant houses. Dozens of excursion routes run through the territory of Kazan, St. Petersburg and its environs - Peterhof, Lomonosov and Kronstadt. Cognitive tourism in the Crimea involves visiting royal palaces, nature reserves and cave cities.

Ski tourism in Russia is experiencing a rapid rise. There are large mountain systems and modern ski resorts on the territory of the country. In the Krasnodar Territory, on the slopes of the Main Caucasian Range, the Krasnaya Polyana resort is located. The level of service and the modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the days of the Winter Olympic Games were appreciated by tourists and athletes from all over the world. The resort has the most modern equipment, slopes of various levels with a total length of 72 km, ski villages with comfortable hotels.

Among the high-mountain resorts of Russia, ski holidays are offered by the Dombay and Elbrus complexes, Abzakovo-Bannoye in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure, comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend tours. The most popular weekend destinations are the cities of the Moscow region, the suburbs of large cities in different regions of the country. Short stay programs are offered by tourist bases, sanatoriums, spa hotels and hotels.

Children's rest. Traditionally, summer recreation camps for children are located on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - in Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and Sochi, in the Crimea - in the resorts of Evpatoria and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoe. Children's sanatoriums and camps are available in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

Leisure. There are many places in Russia where you can indulge in sports and active pastime, extreme tourism. Baikal attracts not only with its natural beauties, but also with the possibility of hiking, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, quad biking, cycling and horse riding.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, and rafting on mountain rivers are organized for tourists at the resorts of Gorny Altai, Dombay and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea, there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang gliding, climbing mountains, trekking, horseback riding, diving, sea fishing. Active recreational activities in the north are sleigh rides, dog or reindeer sledding. Conditions for active pursuits - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horse riding are available in Central Russia.

Visa

To visit the Russian Federation, citizens of most states require a national visa. Visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 90 days is allowed for citizens of the CIS countries (except Turkmenistan), Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a number of countries in South America, a number of Balkan countries.

The basis for obtaining a Russian visa for foreign tourists is an invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or from a travel company that is included in the Federal Register of Tour Operators, which gives it the right to provide visa support to foreigners.

The most famous sights

• The Moscow Kremlin is the oldest territory of the capital, with an area of ​​27.5 hectares. In 1367 The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory there are - Arkhangelsk, Blagoveshchensky, Assumption Cathedrals, the Faceted Chamber, the Senate, the Terem Palace, the Tsar Bell, the Tsar Cannon.
• The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest museum in the world, which contains unique paintings by masters of the 10th-20th centuries.

• The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world, founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The museum exhibits canvases by world-famous artists. In total, more than 3 million valuables are exhibited on the territory of the museum.
• St. Isaac's Cathedral was built in the 19th century by O. Montferrand - an outstanding monument of St. Petersburg. Its external architecture and interior decoration are impressive, in which all kinds of art are represented - mosaic, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli and malachite columns.
• Tsarskoye Selo is a reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18-19 centuries, a country residence of emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares, consists of the Catherine's Park, the Old Garden, the English Park, the Catherine's Palace, the Memorial Museum, the Hermitage Pavilion, etc.
• Peter and Paul Fortress - located on Zayachy Island, the oldest monument in St. Petersburg. Within the museum there is the Commandant's house, the museum of the city, the Grand Duke's burial vault, the Botanical House, the Engineering House, prison buildings, bastions, the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
• The Russian Museum was opened in 1895 by Nicholas II. Within the walls of the building there is a rich exposition of artistic values, a restoration center.
• The Yusupov Palace is the most beautiful architectural monument of the 18-19th century. The guests of the palace were the Queen of England Elizabeth II, the King of Greece, the Queen of Norway and other dignitaries. The building was built by I. Monighetti, J. B. Valen-Delamonte, the Shuvalovs, Branitskys, Yusupovs lived in it.
• The palace and park ensemble of Peterhof is a beautiful monument located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. On the territory there are the Lower, Upper parks, the Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, elegant sculptural compositions, bas-reliefs.

• Pshad waterfall is a unique natural structure. Located on the river Pshada and consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
• The ruins of the old city of Gorgypia show the ancient ruins of the 4th century BC. Ancient foundations and cobbled streets have been preserved here. On the territory there is a large archaeological museum, where you can see the crypt of Hercules, the monuments of Mother Mary, the "Russian Gate" - the remains of a Turkish fortress.
• The local history museum of the city is located in the Shchetnev gymnasium. Visitors are offered an interesting exposition about the fauna, flora of Anapa, the history of the Bosporan kingdom.

• The Arboretum is the largest botanical park, a kind of open-air museum. The park presents unique samples of the flora of the Western Caucasus, as well as many southern states located closer to the equator.
• The Vorontsov caves are the largest underground agglomeration with a height difference of 240m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes make it difficult to move. In some compartments of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
• The Sochi Art Museum is a major art center. The building exhibits paintings by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, exhibitions of contemporary masters are regularly held.

• The Swallow's Nest is a well-known monument of history and architecture, located on the Aurora Rock, which rises 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The current appearance of the palace was acquired thanks to Baron Steingel.
• The Vorontsov Palace is located in Alupka, built from diabase, there is a beautiful park on the adjacent territory. The style of the palace combines English, neo-Mauritanian styles.
• Livadia Palace is the imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. Considered the most luxurious palace in Crimea, it is the venue for the Yalta Conference.
• Mount Ai-Petri is located on a plateau, has a flat top. The height is 1234 m. The mountain is considered a symbol of the southern coast of Crimea.
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a research institution working in the field of botany and fruit growing. There are several parks here - Montedor, Primorsky, Upper, which contain the richest collection of plants brought from all over the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
• Masandra Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that served as the residence of Alexander the Third. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval deputies. On the adjacent territory there is a magnificent park, which presents more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
• Domik A.P. Chekhov - a memorial museum opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. The whole atmosphere of those times has been preserved in the house, Chekhov readings are often held in it with the participation of foreign guests, and excursions are held.

Gurzuf

• Richelieu House - erected in 1811 by the Duke of Reselieu in the form of a two-story stone building in European style. The duke rarely came here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to acquaintances. Pushkin, Raevsky and other notorious personalities were here.
• Korovin's dacha is the home of an outstanding painter who worked for a long time in Gurzuf. A beautiful building with clear geometric proportions in the style of constructivism.
• The watchtower is located on Cape Suuk-Su, it existed in the 6th century, when Byzantine legionnaires came to the land. The monument is often called the Geria Tower or the Eagle's Nest.

• Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on the Central Hill, is considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, emphasizing the Byzantine architecture of the 9th-11th centuries. Instead of icons, marble slabs are placed in the inner halls.
• Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument, where the Defensive Tower of the 19th century is located, the Museum of Heroic Defense and the Liberation of the City, memorial iron plates, cannons, a beautiful park.
• Chersonese is the oldest monument of Sevastopol, the ruins of an ancient Greek town of the ancient era, in which Vladimir of Kiev converted to Christianity.
• The Military History Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet is considered the oldest of the similar museums in the world. Opened in 1869, located in a beautiful building, it is a valuable exposition dedicated to the customs and life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
• The Genoese fortress with the interesting name Cembalo is located at a height above Balaklava Bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.

• Mangup is a cave city of the medieval Crimea. Numerous caves have been preserved here, carved into the rock throughout the entire perimeter of the plateau.
• The Temple of the Three Horsemen is carved in a huge boulder. In the inner hall there is a fresco painting preserved from antiquity.
• The Bakhchisaray Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that was previously the residence of the Crimean khans. The building is considered the only surviving monument of Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace houses a museum of culture and history, an exhibition of weapons.

• Arboretum is a unique nature reserve located on rocky-clay soil. Here is the richest collection of plants, shrubs, many of which are rare on the planet.
• Saki Resort Park was founded in 1890 by Melnichenko P.S. On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, diverse vegetation.
• The settlement Belyaus was discovered in the 20th century, it existed in the 4th-2nd century BC. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
• The excavations of Kerkinida were opened in 1964, they prove the existence of a modern city of Greek colonists on the site. 30 burials were found on the territory.
• Kizary - the oldest underground passages located under the old city. The tunnels carved into the yellow shell rock are considered an important value of Evpatoria.

• The Genoese fortress is the oldest monument of the city with beautiful strict medieval architecture. Today here you can see the Watch Tower, the mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, the gates of the fortress.
• Church of the Intercession Ave. The Mother of God is the first architectural monument of the Russian era, which began after the annexation of Crimea. The building was built in the style of Russian classicism;

New World

• The Golitsyn trail starts at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba-Kai and leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
• Chaliapin's Grotto is a small concert hall with excellent acoustics. The grotto reaches a height of 30 meters, in its depth there is a stage for musicians, and behind it is a small compartment for Golitsyn wines with preserved stone arches.

Suzdal

• The Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. On the territory there are the Nativity Cathedral, the Bell Tower, Nikolskaya, Assumption Churches, Bishops' Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart trimmed with clay.
• The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the Dmitrievsky Monastery of the 11th century. The museum collection includes outbuildings, household items of Russian peasants.

• The horse yard is located in an 18th century building in the city center. The exposition consists of handicrafts - embroideries, carvings, wood painting, clothing.
• The Chernigov Skete is a cave monastery that arose in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex, where you can go on excursions in the caves.
• Sergiev Posad Lavra is the largest monastery founded by S. Radonezhsky in 1337. A place revered by the Orthodox, a spiritual center with a rich library of old books.

• Detinets or the Kremlin was founded by Yaroslavl. The first mentions in 1044 in chronicles. The highest tower of Detinets Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
• Hagia Sophia is a grandiose building of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the whole city. The great bishops, princes, posadniks of the city found peace in its galleries.

• The Assumption Cathedral is the most important church in the city, included in all excursions around Vladimir. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century by Andrey Bogolyubsky to later become the main temple of the state.
• The Golden Gate was built in the 12th century. The building has a rich decoration, and was previously used for ceremonial entrances to the city.
• Vladimir Central is a well-known prison built by order of Catherine II. At one time, Frunze, Powers, Zoya Fedorova were kept in it. Since 1996 it has been a museum open to the public.

• Museum of the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery Complex. The architectural ensemble was built in the 12th century and is considered the largest of its kind. In the 16th century, the state treasury was located here, in 1612 the Headquarters of Pozharsky and Minin were located in the monastery.
• The Church of Prok Elijah was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden churches at the expense of the merchants Skripins. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, Rizpolozhensky limit.

Uglich

• The Kremlin was founded in the 15th century by Andrei Bolshoi. The construction was surrounded by a high wall with two driveways and nine blind defensive towers. Today here you can see the chambers that belonged to Tsarevich Dmitry.
• The Church of Demetrius on the Blood was built in 1692 on the site where the prince died. The building is painted with red paint, the domes are blue with white ornaments, and there are rich murals of the 18th century in the interior.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

• Goritsky Monastery is a large architectural and historical museum. The exposition consists of furniture, church utensils, a collection of ancient icons, paintings by Shishkin, Benois, a valuable library of old books and a collection of wooden sculptures.
• Museum "Boat of Peter the Great" - the oldest building. The museum is notable for the fact that here on Lake Pleshcheyevo Peter the Great built a funny flotilla. Today you can see the monument to the king, the Boat House, the gatehouse, the Triumphal Gate, the White Palace.

Rostov

• The Borisoglebsky monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the riverbed of the Ustye in 1363 under the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezhsky. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should stand.
• The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five temples, powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the episcopal residence.

Kostroma

• The Ipatiev Monastery is the greatest monument of Orthodox culture, built in the 13th century. At the construction site, Mikhail Romanov was elected to reign, so he is often called the cradle of the Romanov family.
• The fire tower is the most beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building has the appearance of a temple of ancient times, complemented by a portico of columns and a pediment.

• The Vvedensky monastery complex was founded in the 19th century at the expense of Derbenev according to the original project of Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the temple. In its halls are the relics of Blessed Alexy Elnatsky, St. Vasily Kineshma and 168 other saints.
• Bubnov Museum. The house was erected in 1860 for a merchant family and is located on the site of a city estate. The building has survived to this day and is open for tours.

• Lermontov's places are Pyatigorsk Boulevard, Lermontov's baths, Lermontov's House, Elizavetinskiy spring in Pyatigorsk, Mount-Koltso and other places connected with the poet's life in the Caucasus.
• The Castle of Treachery and Love is located in Kislovodsk - a natural monument of rocks, in the outlines of which mournful faces are guessed. The castle is located at the gorge of the river. Alikonovka.

• The Wrangel Tower is a grandiose historical building, the thickness of the walls and ceilings of which is three meters. In the 20th century, the building was no longer used as a fortification, today there are warehouses and wholesale stores.
• The Brandenburg Gate is a beautiful historical monument and the only gate of the city, which is still used for its intended purpose. The building was erected in 1657.
• The Cathedral is a beautiful architectural monument, a symbol of the city. It was built in the Baltic Gothic style and is one of the rare examples of the Gothic style in Russia.

• The Buryat village is located in Olkhon. This is a colorful open-air museum, visiting which you can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Buryats.
• Pillars of Huuhein-Khad is a particularly sacred place located in the Shumak valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
• Ivolginsky datsan is an important monument of Buddhists. The incorrupt body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who passed into nirvana in 1927, rests in a beautiful, colorful temple.

• The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud pots, colored lakes with bubbling water.
• The Klyuchevskiy group of volcanoes united 12 volcanoes located on an area of ​​7,000 m². Here is the largest and highest volcano of the mainland, Klyuchevskaya Sopka.

Transport component

The transport system of Russia includes air, rail, sea and road communications.

Air transport. There are 236 airports in Russia, more than 70 of them have international status. The largest airports in the country are Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo in Moscow, Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Koltsovo in Yekaterinburg and Adler in Sochi. Moscow airports are connected with the capital by high-speed aeroexpress trains. Russian air carriers carry out domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve over 124,000 km of tracks. In large cities there are passenger stations, in small settlements - railway stations. Long-distance trains run between cities, and suburban electric trains also operate. A railway line of the Trans-Siberian Railway runs through the whole country, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. You can get acquainted with the schedule of long-distance trains and suburban electric trains, you can buy a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

The total length of Russian highways is 1,000,000 km.

Sea transport Intercity and international passenger transportation is carried out. Marine stations operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

Navigation is carried out along rivers and canals. The length of the river routes is 200,000 km.

Metro available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. In each of the above cities, the metro has its own characteristics - for example, the capital has the most developed metro network, and the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transport in Russian cities- These are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and fixed-route taxis. The most convenient and affordable way to move around the cities is by buses and minibuses. In each relatively large city there are bus stations or bus stations connected by direct flights with regional centers.

Taxi and car rental. Official and unofficial taxi drivers work in Russian cities, it is not recommended to use the services of the latter due to the high risk of being deceived or paying at an inflated rate. The dispatch desks of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrivals halls of airports, near railway stations and bus stations.

If you have a driver's license and at least a year of driving experience, you can rent a car. This service is offered by both large international companies Sixt, AVIS and Europcar, as well as small private companies. In most companies, the rental service with a return in another city is limited to a small number of settlements, or is not provided at all.

If you came to Moscow as a tourist and have already managed to see all the most famous sights of the capital, and there is still time left, do not worry. Here is a list of the 10 most unusual excursions in Moscow that will open this city to you from a completely different perspective.

1. Excursion-quest in the Moscow City complex.

First, you will be offered to walk around the “island of glass and concrete”, admire the glass buildings from below, learn the history of the complex and the features of each of the towers. Then, on the elevator, which moves at a speed of 7m / s, you will get to the observation deck at a height of 230 meters. In Moscow, she has no analogues. From such a height, the objects of Moscow-City at various stages of construction are visible at a glance. Taking advantage of this situation, the guide will talk about what the skyscraper consists of, how its stability and safety are ensured. Questions: how concrete is lifted, how long the piles are, and how water is delivered to a height of more than 300 meters, will also not go unanswered.

Then, unexpectedly, there will be a message that an explosive device has been planted somewhere in Moscow City. Tourists who already know the complex very well and must cope with this difficult task will be sent to search for the source of danger.

2. Legends of Stalin skyscrapers.

Seven Stalinist skyscrapers are the hallmark of Moscow, one of the most beautiful and unique buildings in Europe. But they say that the goal of the authors of the project, headed by Stalin himself, was not only to demonstrate to the world the strength and power of the Soviet state, but also to lay in the architecture of the capital a certain sacred idea - an asteroid belt or an eight-pointed Masonic star. Its center would be the legendary Palace of Soviets, built on the site of the Old Cathedral of Christ. The foundations of all nine skyscrapers were laid on the same day. Almost all of them were built along the Garden Ring, as if framing the historical center of the capital. In 1950, Stalin gave the order - each of the towers should be crowned with a spire with a star. And these spiers, like the stars themselves, also had their own magical meaning.

3. In the footsteps of the Master and Margarita.

"Once in the spring, at the hour of an unprecedentedly hot sunset, in Moscow, on the Patriarch's Ponds ...". Thus begins one of the most significant and famous novels of the 20th century. Moscow is one of the acting heroes in it, because Woland arrives not only to study the "recently found manuscripts of the warlock in the state library", but also to see how the city has changed. We will see most of the places in which the events described in the novel take place: from the "Bad Apartment" (Bolshaya Sadovaya, 302-bis, fifth floor, apt. No. 50), where M.A. Bulgakov himself lived and where he "settled" Woland with a retinue through the Patriarch's Ponds and one of the possible mansions of Margarita, we will go to Mossolit - the Literary Institute. M. Gorky and walk along the lane where the Master met Margarita, and Mikhail Afanasyevich himself with his wife. A variant of a 4-5 hour excursion is possible, where we will also follow the flight of Margarita on a broomstick, learn about how N.V. Gogol "covered M.A. Bulgakov with his cast-iron overcoat" and finish the route at the basement of the Master.

4. Legends of the Moscow metro.

Built in the 1930s, the Moscow metro system was part of a grandiose plan to rebuild the capital. The route of the excursion will pass along the route of the first metro lines, mainly along the most famous - Sokolnicheskaya. Its opening in 1935 was hailed as one of the triumphs of communism. The construction of this branch cost Moscow irreparable losses - after all, it passed through the old Moscow churches.

The tour will begin near the Kropotkinskaya metro station, which was to become the underground floor of the grandiose Palace of Soviets, which was planned to be created on the site of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. The route of the tour includes a visit to the station. m. "Kropotkinskaya", "Library named after Lenin", "Lubyanka" with access to the square, "Arbatskaya", "Okhotny Ryad", "Novokuznetskaya". The tour ends at the metro station. "Revolution Square", famous for its bronze sculptures. About what secret they keep to this day, you will learn from the guide's story.

5. Walk along the underground river Neglinka.

Surely many of you have heard, some have seen it on TV, but most of you do not even know about the existence of the Neglinnaya River. This is the same river that filled the moat around the western side of the Kremlin, the same river, due to the pollution and stench of which, in 1819, the first three-kilometer-long collector was built. All this and much more, you can learn on my tour. This excursion is for those who are not afraid of getting wet, who are not afraid of pitch darkness and confined spaces.

6. In the footsteps of Moscow ghosts.

Children's theatrical bus tour. Moscow is not only the capital, a huge metropolis, the city in which we live, but also a world full of mysteries and secrets, legends and adventures, amazing heroes and sorcerers, a world with its own history and destiny that is still unknown to the end! The tour route "Following the Footsteps of Moscow Ghosts" will pass along Sukharevskaya Square, Maryina Roshcha, Ostankino and Chistye Prudy. Children will be told about the miracles of the Ivanovsky Monastery, the Church on Kulichki and Vasilevsky Spusk, they will learn about the secrets of the Ancient Chertolye, visit Novodevichy and Patriarch's Ponds.

7. Excursion on the roofs of Moscow. "And from our window, Red Square is visible."

It is best to view the exceptional beauty of the heart of Moscow - Red Square - from a height! And we will become your guides to the roof of one of the most legendary Moscow houses. Everyone knows about this house, it is shrouded in stories and secrets. The most famous people of the country lived in it ... But the main asset is the unique view that opens from the roof of this building. On the right is the Kremlin, on the left is the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.

You will be escorted to the roof, explained the safety rules, left for the time you need, and then escorted to the exit. The only thing that is required of you is to follow the instructions of the guide in everything and observe maximum silence. In this case, the best photos against the backdrop of the Kremlin will certainly be yours. Don't forget to bring your camera! The tin roof and minimal parapet make it the perfect spot for photo ops.

8. Abandoned Moscow.

Behind the gloss of the capital's streets - dozens of "black holes". Houses from which life has gone forever, and some of them, for various reasons, were never completed. This excursion is not without its share of extreme sports. Going to an abandoned building, you seem to fall into the past. At some point, time stood still here. In addition, you can choose where exactly to go: the sinister buildings of a huge hospital; a plant frozen in the Soviet era; an empty business center of twenty floors; subway escalator housing; frame of a high-rise building with a good view of the center of the capital; tunnel with a heating main; manor house being reconstructed.

9. Caves-stone quarries.

Moscow region system of artificial quarry caves from the Novlensky group of caves. Limestone was mined in such quarries for the construction of the “white-stone” Moscow, but there is no exact dating of the year when mining began. It is located near the station Leninskaya Paveletsky direction. Adjacent to the Kiseli system. The emergence of the system dates back no later than the 17th century, and the most active development was carried out in the second half of the 19th century. At the beginning of the 20th century, workings were carried out only by individual peasants and completely stopped by 1917. In the 60s, they became a popular place among cavers, but in 1974, all entrances to the system were filled up by the authorities. In 1988, enthusiasts reopened the entrance to the "Cat's hole". In 2007, the entrance was overhauled by the inhabitants of Xian - the vertical part is lined with concrete rings, a steel staircase is welded. Later, the horizontal part was also restored - the passage was reinforced with sleepers sheathed with clapboard and steel sheets.

10. Bar tour "City Pub Crawl Moscow"

City Pub Crawl - Moscow is a tour for tourists and Muscovites. Under the strict guidance of a guide, the tour participants move from one bar to another, get acquainted, play fun contests, receive bonuses and cocktails in bars. Each time, the route is compiled in such a way as to get to all the most interesting: whether it's a party, a concert or the culmination of a night of fun with dancing on the tables! The tour takes place in the city center, in the area of ​​Chistye Prudy, not far from the main sights of Moscow, 10 minutes from the Kremlin and Red Square. If you don’t want to think again where to go in Moscow, what to do tonight, or just want something new and interesting, then welcome to our Bar Tour!

Traveling around Russia and not getting on the most popular tours of Moscow in 2019 is an unthinkable and outrageous act that a real tourist cannot afford. In many ways, this also applies to residents of the capital. Most of those who grew up in Moscow have been in the Kremlin once with the school to the Armory, and they may not even know about other museums in Moscow. Our TOP 20 popular excursions in Moscow with prices and descriptions are for those who actively spend time.

It is hard to imagine Moscow without the Kremlin, whose towers and walls have long become a symbol not only of the capital, but of the whole of Russia. Red brickwork can be unmistakably recognizable in any photo, as is the stunning view of the city from the hill above the Kremlin embankment. A visit to the Kremlin is a "must have" for any tour of Moscow.

The Moscow Kremlin is, first of all, a fortress, on the territory of which princes, tsars, emperors, leaders and heads of the country lived at different times. Each historical epoch left a cultural imprint. A tour of the Moscow Kremlin is an opportunity to see how beautifully the State Kremlin Palace (Palace of Congresses), built in the 20th century under the USSR, and the Terem Palace, built in the 17th century by order of the first Russian Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich, coexist.

To get on an excursion to the Kremlin, both independently and with a group, tickets must be purchased in advance and a number of rules must be observed. Tourists can move around the territory only on foot and strictly in certain places, since the Moscow Kremlin is also the workplace of the President of the Russian Federation - a specially protected object.

Prices: 500 - 3 000 rub
Entrance ticket: included in the price

2. Sightseeing walking tour of Moscow

Moscow is a huge metropolis, the sights of which are located in various areas. The capital does not have an "old city" as such, which most European capitals such as Prague, Rome or Paris have. Rays of several streets and lanes depart from the Kremlin walls, which make up the historical center.

The main tourist routes pass through Manezhnaya Square, Ilyinka, Nikolskaya, Bolshaya Dmitrovka streets, Stoleshnikov lanes, Kamergersky and, of course, Arbat.

Most tourists are happy to walk along the cobbled streets of the city, admire the preserved architecture and listen to a fascinating story about a variety of historical events and famous residents of the capital.

Prices: 500 - 5 000 rub
Entrance ticket: No

3. Moscow City sightseeing tour

Almost all world capitals strive to grow not only in breadth, but also in height. Skyscrapers have become an integral part of any metropolitan landscape. Moscow is no exception. The glass skyscrapers of Moscow City have long taken pride of place in the top ten sights of Moscow.

The offices of the largest Russian companies, representative offices of international corporations, the best panoramic restaurants in Moscow are located here. Representatives of the business elite live in apartments on the top floors.

Tourists from all over the world seek to climb the towers in the City. View the city from a bird's eye view, when a transparent glass wall separates from the edge. And it seems to be clear and obvious that the design is strong and safe, but only a few dare to come close to the glass. Guides and special interactive applications for smartphones will tell you a lot of interesting things and show you the main sights of the city.

Prices: 300r (audio guide)
Entrance ticket: 540 - 1 200 rub

Moscow is an amazing city. You can learn its history by walking along the small streets, looking at it from the incredible height of the City skyscrapers, or you can go on a tour of the city rooftops.

The attics of ancient buildings in the very center are connected by many passages and represent a complex and intricate labyrinth, at the end of which incredible views of the city await. The tour is more like an interesting dialogue about the city than a boring university lecture.

With an experienced roofer, a tour of the rooftops of Moscow will be safe and fun. The main thing is to wear comfortable, non-slip shoes and get ready to walk a lot. Don't forget your camera. It will come in handy to capture the setting sun over the Stalin skyscrapers or the dawn over the Yauza.

Prices: 1 290 - 5 000 rub
Entrance ticket: No

Millions of people go underground every day. The metro has long been the easiest and fastest way to get around Moscow. The Moscow subway is a separate city within a city that books are written about and films are made about, but few people know how it actually works. Foreigners are surprised that Muscovites pass by real history and incredible beauty every day and know practically nothing about it.

Excursions in the Moscow metro are held every day. Travel participants visit the electric depot, the most interesting stations and tunnels. Even the natives of the capital do not know the secrets that guides reveal. Many people are interested to know where the tradition of rubbing the nose of a dog at the Revolution Square station came from or what are the secret signs in the mosaic on Kievskaya and Mayakovskaya.

Prices: 1 150 - 2 000 rub
Entrance ticket: 50r

The most common and easiest way to get to know the capital is to take a bus tour of Moscow. Sitting in comfortable conditions with air conditioning, you can listen with pleasure to the guide's story about the sights of the city.

Sightseeing tours of Moscow by bus are different. Sometimes the journey takes only a couple of hours and tourists do not have to get off the bus to the street. This option is especially suitable for those who are passing through Moscow and do not plan to spend a lot of time exploring the city.

If time permits and the sights of the capital are included in the list of must-have items in the tourist program, then the bus will rather be a means of transportation from one place to another. The only problem with large sightseeing buses is traffic jams and narrow streets.

Prices: 1 150 - 2 000 rub
Entrance ticket: included in the price

Many Russian tourists who went to see the sights of Berlin or Barcelona noted the incredible convenience of local double-decker sightseeing buses. They run along a predetermined route, and the tour is broadcast through special headphones for passengers in several languages.

Recently, excursions on double-decker buses have appeared in Moscow. Bright red buses with two passenger floors and an audio guide in 8 languages ​​run on 3 routes. Tickets are valid for 2 days.

All this time, you can go in and out at any stop an unlimited number of times to go to one of the museums in Moscow. It is very convenient for independent travel around the city.

Prices: 800 - 1 900 rub
Entrance ticket: included in the price

Historically, Moscow was built along the banks of the river, which served not only as protection, but also as the main transport route. Over the centuries, the status of the Moscow River has changed, river transportation of goods has become less in demand. But every year the popularity of passenger excursions on the boat along the Moscow River is growing. It is very interesting and unusual to look at the city center from such an unusual angle.

Boats and river buses run according to the schedule on various routes. From the deck you can admire the walls and towers of the Moscow Kremlin, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Zaryadye Park, the house on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment, Gorky Park, Sparrow Hills, Serebryany Bor and much more. A well-trained guide during the trip will tell you interesting facts about the sights that the river bus passes by.

Prices: 290 - 2 200 rub
Entrance ticket: included in the price

The river navigation season in Moscow opens in April and ends in November. However, cruises of the Radisson Royal Flotilla on the Moscow River take place all year round and do not stop even in winter. Icebreaking snow-white yachts run from the pier near the Ukraine Hotel to Gorky Park.

Huge panoramic windows allow you to see the surrounding landscape in all details. On the main deck there is a restaurant where during a tour of Moscow you can have a bite to eat, drink coffee or arrange a romantic date.

Prices: 650 - 2 000 rub
Entrance ticket: included in the price

Like any other city, Moscow changes at night. Night Moscow surprises not only tourists, but also the citizens themselves. Millions of projectors and lanterns illuminate houses and streets. Night illumination is a separate direction in the architecture and design of the city.

At night, Moscow is rich in unusual excursions. Metro tours, the "Night at the Museum" or "Circle of Light" festival and other amazing events take place in Moscow on a regular basis.

But the city surprises tourists not only with cultural attractions. Moscow has been hosting tours of the best nightclubs and pubs for several years now. On the same Chistye Prudy, you can visit at least a dozen of the most cheerful bars in one night.

Prices: 800 - 1 650r
Entrance ticket: included in the price

Sightseeing tours of Moscow by bus pass every day from Red Square. Excursion bureau "Lauda" invites you to get acquainted with one of the most ancient capitals of the world - Moscow.

An overview of temples and mansions, streets and avenues, medieval architecture and modern construction - you can see all this with your own eyes, as well as learn interesting details about the history of prominent and memorable places in the city.

Our qualified guides will make every effort to ensure that you can fully enjoy the extraordinary beauty and grandeur of the capital of Russia. We hope that our sightseeing tour will appeal not only to adults and pensioners, but also to children. We wish you a pleasant and educational holiday!

Current schedule:

Sightseeing bus tour of the city of Moscow

1. Group gathering: carried out near the tourist "zero kilometer" (15 meters), at the entrance to Red Square. As the roads take their reading from the zero kilometer, so our tour begins in the very heart of the city's history.
2. How to find us: You will be met by our employees in branded orange jackets or T-shirts with Lauda badges. Our address: Moscow, Voskresenskiye Vorota passage or Revolution Square, nearest metro stations Ploshchad Revolyutsii, Teatralnaya, Okhotny Ryad. For orientation along the streets: Theater Square, Manezhnaya Square, Revolution Square. The easiest option is to use the Okhotny Ryad metro station and follow the signs "Exit to Red Square". For your convenience, we attach: Map of the Moscow Metro.

Extended sightseeing bus tours around Moscow, lasting 3-4 hours:

AUDIO GUIDE (English) AND BUS TOURS —

IMPORTANT: on the bus, the tour is conducted by a live guide in Russian.

For foreigners, we suggest using an audio guide in English, which we send to you by e-mail. We send audio files - numbered tracks recorded in the studio (without interference and with high-quality pronunciation) + the excursionist receives a text with instructions, photos and a map, which we advise you to familiarize yourself with in advance. They will help you not to get lost on the route and get maximum impressions and information. It is enough to place these files on a smartphone or tablet (be sure to take headphones so as not to disturb other tourists). A tour of Moscow by bus with an audio guide for foreigners is the best option to get acquainted with the sights of the capital in just 2 hours.

Do not confuse: our buses

Sightseeing tour of the city of Moscow - stops with access to the observation decks:

1. Manezhnaya Square: Trade and exhibition complex "Manezh", Shopping and entertainment complex "Okhotny Ryad", Four Seasons Moscow hotel (Former hotel "Moscow"), a complex of fountains on Manezhnaya Square, a monument to G.K. Zhukov, State Historical Museum.
2. Sofia and Bersenevskaya embankments: panorama Cathedral of Christ the Savior, panorama of the Kremlin, Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge, Trifonov's “house on the embankment”, Kharitonenko's mansion.
3. Sparrow Hills: the Luzhniki sports complex, the panorama of Moscow, the main building of the Moscow State University, the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity on the Sparrow Hills, the Novodevichy Convent, the Panorama of the Moscow City Business Center, ski jumps.
4. Mosfilmovskaya street: film studio "Mosfilm", the alley of stars of Russian cinema, a monument to E. P. Leonov.
5. Poklonnaya Gora: fountains, the central alley "Years of War", the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, the Obelisk of Victory, the Church of the Great Martyr George the Victorious, the Mosque, the Triumphal Arch, the monument to the soldiers of the First World War, the museum of military equipment.

Small note

Please note: the company reserves the right to change the route, order and time of passing the main points of travel as part of a sightseeing tour, depending on:

• traffic situation on the streets of Moscow;
• weather conditions;
• the presence of overlaps for the time of restriction of movement during urban events;
• Availability of free parking spaces at bus stops.

Excursions in Moscow official website of LLC Lauda.

Like many ancient cities, Moscow grew like a tree with annual rings. However, having received the status of the capital “in its youth”, it also acquired an unusual path of development. Therefore, the sights of Moscow are located in the most interesting way: large streets with buildings from different eras, and whimsical lanes with courtyards scatter from the Kremlin walls and cathedrals. The concentration of interesting places here is unimaginable. To navigate them and find out exactly what is important to you, individual excursions around Moscow will best help.

At some distance from the city center, there are former frontiers on the outskirts of the capital - Donskoy, Novodevichy and other monasteries. Ancient architecture in them is combined with the solemnity of the necropolises and the corners of nature surrounding them. By the way, Moscow's natural beauties can compete with the greenest capitals of the world. Walking tours around Moscow are good not only in the city center, but in historical parks along the embankments, in forests on the outskirts of the city, in the territories of former estates.

For lovers of modernity, Moscow is just as promising a place as for connoisseurs of antiquity. A visit to Moscow City, other "skyscraper" and "high-altitude" walks around Moscow, excursions to the Ostankino television center - all this will create a vivid picture of the metropolis. It will be complemented by night excursions around Moscow - they are dedicated not only to the mystical and gloomy secrets of antiquity, but also to the turbulent life of clubs, floating venues and dancing places in the capital.

What kind of capital will seem to you - beautiful, ancient, Belokamennaya, Nerezinovoy, literary or heavenly for children - depends on the guide you choose and the tour of Moscow. The price of everything in Moscow may surprise you, but an author's excursion is that memorable gift for yourself and your loved ones, which you definitely won't regret. Among Muscovites who love educational leisure, city excursions are also gaining popularity - in Moscow-2019 there are many places that even the natives do not know about.