Russia, or now more commonly known as the Russian Federation, can be found in Eastern Europe. It is a country rich in history and culture, as well as wonderful and beautiful places to visit. Here are some of the beautiful places that the great country of Russia has to offer.
1.) Moscow Red Square
A visit to Russia deserves a visit to Red Square. This is a popular tourist destination in this country. Here you will find the famous St. Basil’s Cathedral, as well as the State Historical Museum, and if this is not enough, you will also see the Lenin Mausoleum here.
2.) Lenin’s Mausoleum
Of course, you should always visit the Lenin Mausoleum. In this great place, you will see the embalmed body of the great Lenin. A word of warning though: taking pictures and using cell phones are not allowed inside the mausoleum, and also, you must leave your bags at the mausoleum’s baggage office.
3.) The Kremlin
A visit to Russia is never complete without a visit to the Kremlin. Be sure to see the Diamond collection here. It will also be a great experience to see a show like a ballet in the Conference Center.
4.) Old Arbat Street
If you are looking for souvenirs, Old Arbat street is a must see place. You will see here many shops where you can buy your souvenirs. There are also many restaurants here and cafes if you get hungry walking down the old street.
5.) Tretyakov Gallery
This gallery mainly houses Russian works of art. It is also recognized as one of the best museums in the world. The gallery boasts of its collections of artworks made by famous Russian artists.
6.) New Arbat Street
A short distance from Old Arbat Street, this is more trendy and modern than the previous street. This is also the place where well-to-do Russians shop and eat, as it also contains expensive shops and expensive restaurants. The nightlife here is also very lively, so partying in one of its clubs is a must.
7.) Tverskaya Street
Regarded as Russia’s fashion street, you’ll also find expensive boutiques here, as well as restaurants and cafes that are frequented by locals and foreigners alike. You will also find expensive hotels and theaters here. This is a nice place if you want to spend a leisurely stroll through the streets of Russia while seeing some beautiful buildings and experiencing first-hand the busy life of Russians.
8.) Gorky Park
This is obviously the most famous park in all of Moscow. Here, you will definitely enjoy the theme park rides, as well as a leisurely stroll around the park’s lovely pond. During the winter, you’ll see ice sculpture competitions here, as well as people skiing on the frozen pond.
9.) The Hermitage Museum
This is a popular tourist destination found in Saint Petersburg and is also the main attraction of this city. If you are an art lover then this is definitely a place that you must visit as it is home to some of the world famous artist’s paintings such as Da Vinci and Rembrandt as well as Michelangelo and many more. Here, you have the option of getting a guided tour (where you can hear more about the history of the artworks and the artists themselves) or not.
10.) Peter and Paul Fortress
If you know the history of the Romanovs, you will surely love this place. This is the resting place of the Romanov Tsars. You should also see the church, which is also a tourist attraction.
