Russia travel information, including maps of Russia, food, drink and where to stay in Russia plus the best time to travel in Russia
Moscow, home to fairytale pepper-pot churches, Red Square, Lenin’s tomb and some serious nightlife is an obvious pull. So too is St Petersburg; its Heritage Museum is an embarrassment of riches that will have you wandering open-mouthed from one masterpiece to another.
Away from the big cities is the real Russia. Relax in the spa town of Pyatigorsk in the Caucasus Mountains, go rafting or Skiing in Siberia or play some real-life ‘Risk’ in Kamchatka: it’s famous for extreme sports.
If you’re buying caviar to take home, look for the label CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), an international trade-control to reduce sturgeon poaching.
Russians have notoriously sharp elbows in queues or at bus or train stations; sharpen your own or let it slide.
Many smaller towns have their own airport but be aware that facilities are often extremely limited.
June and September are popular times to visit Russia.
July and August are the hottest months but can be rainy.
Avoid late October and March/April when the snow can be slushy rather than picturesque.
Russian winters are bone-chillingly cold but quite beautiful.
Sheremetyevo-2 (28km from Moscow), Domodedovo (22km from Moscow), Pulkovo 2 (17km from St Petersburg). Many other cities also have international flights.
Russia is massive but is blessed with an excellent train and internal flight network. River cruises or scheduled river passenger boats are also good options for getting around. Long distance buses serve areas not covered by the trains. Driving can be hairy.
Russia has everything from 5 star palaces, ghastly Soviet-era concrete mega-hotels to friendly homestays and cheap crashpads.
Organised campsites are rare but wild camping is usually allowed. For something different, try staying in a turbaza – a basic Russian style holiday camp with outdoor activities thrown in.
Soups, salads, nibbles, nutty breads, calorific main courses and sugary desserts are all on offer in Russia – slimming it’s not. Look for the colourful and warming borsch (beetroot soup), exquisite caviar, zharkoye (hotpot) and pelmeni (Russian-style filled dumplings). Vegetarians should note that borsch is often made with beef stock.
Drinking is a national pastime in Russia. Look for different types of vodka like starka (apple and pear leaves) or pertsovka (pepper).
See your GP about vaccinations before you travel: tickborne encephalitis is a problem in rural Russia during the summer.
Pick-pocketing is a big problem in cities and bus stations and watch for groups of children who have been known to surround foreigners and take what they can get. Check with the FCO before travelling for the latest advice about danger zones.
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2017 marks the Centenary of the October Revolution, one of the most defining moments of the 20th Century. To mark this occasion, Regent Holidays together with our Russian partners have put together...
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Board the luxurious M/S Volga Dream and choose between two different programmes, Gold or Platinum. This itinerary is ideal for travellers looking to explore both the Russian countryside and the...
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Explore cosmopolitan Moscow before taking the legendary Trans-Siberian from Russia to Vladivostock via serene Lake Baikal. This is an ideal tour for those who prefer a more inclusive package, altho...
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Discover the highlights of St Petersburg on this tailor-made short break offering a combination of guided tours to some of the city's most iconic attractions and plenty of free time for independent...
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Location of the Radisson Royal hotel, Moscow is one of its main assets, which distinguishes it among other Moscow 5 star hotels. The location in picturesque curve of the Moscow River, at crossroad ...
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Located on Vladimirskaya Square, this charming hotel is surrounded by fascinating architectural monuments and is just a few steps away from the metro. At the end of the day the stylish Raskolnikov ...
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From: £3995.00
One of the most iconic railway journeys in the world, travel from Moscow to Beijing in style aboard the luxury Tsar's Gold private train. As the ever-changing landscapes of Russia, Mongolia and Chi...
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Take the "river less travelled" and sail from St Petersburg to Moscow on this 11-day Russian River Cruise. Journey through the beautiful, pastoral countryside of Russia along canals, wate...
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SPECIAL OFFER: Save up to £3770pp on a 2018 departure on bookings made before 31st July 2017 This unusual, yet remarkable voyage takes you to some of the Arctic's most remote regions. Encounter a...
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Luxuriate aboard an unforgettable cruise through the heart of Russia on the splendid MS Rostropovich. Discover the iconic attractions in Moscow and explore the fairytale island of Kizhi before reac...
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Choose one of our fixed departure Trans-Siberian Railway tours including sightseeing in Moscow, Lake Baikal and the Mongolian steppe. Taking in the very best of the Trans-Mongolian, this is itinera...
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This is our best selling independent Trans-Siberian trip using the scheduled trains from Moscow to Beijing. A once-in-a-lifetime journey of 7865km, travelling on the regular service train from Mosc...
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This essential introduction to Russia's two greatest cities is the ideal tour for first time visitors. Moscow and St Petersburg vie for supremacy in Russia but they both possess their own unique ch...
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So curl up with a copy of Anna Karenina and watch the world go by, or more precisely the many birch trees! There is something hypnotic and very calming about watching the Russian countryside pass y...
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Combine Russia's two greatest cities in one holiday. Explore the grand historical sights and Soviet skyscrapers of Moscow, before heading to the palaces, museums and cultivated culture of St Peters...
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If you want sophistication and a friendly ambience, you couldn't do better than this superb 5-star hotel. It is located on the banks of the Moika River, looking onto Palace Square, home to the Herm...
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Experience an upmarket cruise aboard the MS Rostropovich, the only boat offering private balconies sailing along the Russian Riverways. Discover the iconic attractions in Moscow and explore the fa...
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Travel on this luxury private Imperial Train from Moscow to Vladivostok stopping off in grand Siberian cities such Kazan, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. Picnic by the side of Lake Baikal and dare t...
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From the Golden Horde to the Soviet era, the scenic cities of Russia's grand Volga River have been witness to some of the most significant events in Russian history. On a journey aboard the deluxe...
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The 1978 Constitution of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic recognised 16 autonomous republics. Stepping firmly off the tourist trail, this new small group tour, escorted by a tour le...
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Explore the enchanting Baltic capitals of Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki before finishing in Russia's cultural capital, St Petersburg. On this group tour explore the magnificently preserved ol...
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You've heard of the epic Trans-Siberian Railway, but have you ever heard of Tobolsk, Perm or Birobidzhan? This 18-day journey travels along the world's most famous railway line, but stops to explor...
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Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg is situated on the bustling Nevsky Prospekt within walking distance of the major attractions, the Corinthia is elegantly decorated and all spacious rooms have been cla...
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Moscow in winter is nothing short of iconic. The immense historic buildings and squares wear a thick white coat of snow and travellers and locals alike shuffle past, wrapped up in furs to keep the ...
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Travel through some of the defining eras of Russian history on an epic journey through the vast country's major cities and landscapes. This in-depth exploration travels by luxury cruise as the M/S ...
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From: £3995.00
One of the most iconic railway journeys in the world, travel from Beijing to Moscow in style aboard the luxury Tsar's Gold private train. As the ever-changing landscapes of Russia, Mongolia ...
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From: £880.00
Built by order of Peter the Great in 1703, St Petersburg is one of the world's most romantic cities. Well-known for its rivers and canals, getting around the city by boat is a popular choice; sight...
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Sail from Moscow to Astrakhan on this 13-day Russian river cruise aboard of the MS N. Novgorod. Cruise from the Russian capital to the Volga River Delta, discover iconic onion-domed churches, strol...
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Board the luxurious M/S Volga Dream and choose between two different programmes, Gold or Platinum. This itinerary is ideal for travellers looking to explore both the Russian countryside and the...
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From: £780.00
This iconic hotel which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2012 occupies an unrivalled setting in St Isaac's Square in the very heart of St Petersburg's vibrant city centre. All 169 rooms includin...
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Combining stylish 19th century architecture with modern amenities, this delightful hotel is situated in the historic centre of the city. All 251 comfortable rooms have been decorated in pastel shad...
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Discover the enchanting Baltic capitals of Vilnius, Riga, Tallinn and Helsinki before finishing in the iconic Russian cities of St Petersburg and Moscow. Explore the magnificently preserved old tow...
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You can't fail to find this premium hotel as it is located in one of Moscow's landmark ‘Stalin' towers. All the rooms have panoramic views across the city and are decorated using cool, calm t...
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This pioneering group tour uncovers the dramatic, lesser-known Kamchatka Peninsula on the far east coast of Russia. We know there is far more to Russia than just the titan cities of Moscow and St P...
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Our most popular Russian River Cruise - all aboard the M/S Shashkov , M/S Chicherin or the M/S Chernishevsky to sail from Russia's cosmopolitan capital, Moscow, to imperial St Petersburg, explorin...
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You will be pleasantly surprised by this good-value hotel, the oldest in Kaliningrad and dating from 1930. It is opposite the zoo and within walking distance of the major sights including Victory S...
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Stay at this luxurious landmark St Petersburg hotel on this short break to Russia's northern capital. This 5-star Orient-Express hotel is perfectly located just off Nevsky Prospekt within walking d...
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The W Hotel is a modern wonder that is still firmly in keeping with Saint Petersburg's elegant traditions, where nostalgia meets cutting edge cool in Russia's historical capital of glamour, fashion...
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The true Trans-Siberian, this incredible rail journey from Russia's opulent capital to its easternmost coast traverses an unbelievable seven time zones. Vladivostok, a naval outpost forbidden to fo...
