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Red Square & St Basil's
The swirling candy-coloured domes of St Basil's beside the Kremlin walls.
About Russia
Imperial palaces, golden domes and white-night grandeur
Russia is travel on a colossal scale — the world's largest country, spanning eleven time zones from Baltic palaces to Pacific volcanoes. Its two great cities tell the story: Moscow, muscular and golden-domed around the Kremlin and Red Square, and St Petersburg, an imperial dream of canals, palaces and ballet.
Wander the Hermitage's gilded halls, descend into Moscow's palatial metro, and in midsummer experience the surreal glow of the White Nights, when the sun barely sets over St Petersburg's Neva River.
Local Culture
Russian culture is a powerhouse of literature, ballet and music — Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, the Bolshoi and Mariinsky, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. Orthodox Christianity gilds the skyline with onion domes, and the banya (steam bath) and long tea-fuelled conversations remain cherished rituals.
Travel Highlights
- Red Square & St Basil's Cathedral
- The State Hermitage Museum
- Peterhof's golden fountains
- Moscow's palatial metro
- St Petersburg White Nights
- Region
- Eurasia
- Language
- Russian
- Currency
- RUB
Popular Attractions
Unmissable sights
The landmarks and natural wonders that define Russia.
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The Hermitage
One of the world's greatest museums, set in the opulent Winter Palace.
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Peterhof Palace
Peter the Great's 'Russian Versailles' with a cascade of gilded fountains.
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Church of the Saviour on Blood
A mosaic-clad masterpiece of Russian Revival on a St Petersburg canal.
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Moscow Metro
Underground palaces of marble, chandeliers and Soviet mosaics.
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Catherine Palace
A baroque blue-and-gold palace home to the legendary Amber Room.
Things To Do
Experiences & adventures
Curated activities to make your Russia story your own.
Palace Tours
Explore the Hermitage, Peterhof and Catherine Palace.
Ballet Night
An evening at the Bolshoi or Mariinsky theatre.
Metro Discovery
Tour Moscow's most ornate underground stations.
River Cruise
Glide along the Neva or Moskva past floodlit landmarks.
Banya Ritual
Experience a traditional Russian steam bath.
Kremlin & Armoury
Tsarist treasures, Fabergé eggs and cathedral squares.
Best Time To Visit
When to go to Russia
Seasonal weather at a glance to help you plan the perfect window.
Spring
Apr – May
8–18°C
Thawing parks and fewer crowds.
Summer
Jun – Aug
18–26°C
Warm days and magical White Nights.
Autumn
Sep – Oct
5–14°C
Golden boulevards and crisp air.
Winter
Nov – Mar
-12–-2°C
Snow-globe domes and festive markets.
Food & Cuisine
A taste of Russia
Signature dishes and where to savour them.
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Borscht
Ruby beetroot soup served with a dollop of sour cream.
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Pelmeni
Siberian meat dumplings in butter or broth.
Beef Stroganoff
Tender beef in a creamy mushroom sauce — a Russian classic.
Blini & Caviar
Delicate pancakes with sour cream and glistening caviar.
Modern Russian
White Rabbit
Domed-rooftop fine dining ranked among the world's best.
Aristocratic
Cafe Pushkin
19th-century mansion serving imperial-era classics.
Contemporary
Severyane
Wood-fired seasonal Russian cooking in central Moscow.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before travelling to Russia.
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