... Beautiful women, vodka, ballet, Pushkin and Dostoevsky, taiga and tundra, "Wolf and hare", the natural resources, "Russian soul", a rich folklore, great-power aspirations, hospitality ...

Russian territory extends to the following climatic zones

- Polar

- Subpolarną

- Moderate

- Sub-tropical.

The biggest range has a temperate climate zone, including not less as much as 65% of the deals permafrost. The variety of climate well characterized by the fact that in different regions of the average tempertura in January ranges from 6 to -50 ^C, and in July from +1 to ⁺²⁵ ° C. It is also a conspicuous division a year for the warm and cold.

Even time zones range from 2 to 12.

Basically, any time of year in Russia is beautiful, not less because of the ferocity winters in places especially attractive to tourists, a trip I would recommend the summer and early autumn. In June, in the north of Russia's last known. "White nights", which allow such monuments. St. Petersburg for two hours at night. They are a tourist attraction that is worth seeing! Please also note that Russian is quite rainy summer. In practice, solar and some weather in the central part of the country, including in Moscow, there is only July.

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In Russia, live representatives of all major world religions and numerous sects. Although Russia is a secular state, but in recent years begin to regain their position Orthodox Church, which brings together the largest among religious groups, the number of Russians. In addition to the Orthodox Church in Russia live the Christian followers of other religions, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and the various pagan beliefs. The authorities have acknowledged that the traditional religions of the Russian Federation is Orthodoxy, Judaism, Buddhism and Sunni Islam. It is worth noting that most Muslims in Russia it is the Sunni, Shia faction represented by Azeris, and a small percentage of Chechens and Ingush are followers radyklanego wahabizmu. More and more Buddhists in the West is coming to the Republic of Tuva, Kalmykia and Buryatia, where residents share the so-called. "Northern version of Buddhism, namely mhajanę. They want not only to give a meditation in Buddhist temples, but also assist in the regeneration of the region, Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama's envoys and then help. Among Siberian peoples to this day preserved the beliefs associated with one of the oldest forms of religious worship, or with shamanism. Shamans (from ewenkijskiego Saman - haunted), through ritual kamłania, or placing the trans-mediated contacts between spirits and humans.

The Russians are superstitious people, surly at the first meeting, and fun loving. Are most important for the Russian national holidays or days off from work, which can meet with relatives and friends at a common table, or go to the parade, fireworks, concerts. Good fun and nice to spend free time is often with great exaggeration is the main feature of Russian national. Russians celebrate everything from the pump - and uproariously effectively. At every celebration of almost every event, whether from private life, or a national pojwaia famous Russian vodka in large quantities, and a little later shared songs, dances, kisses and fraternization in the morning. Every self-respecting Russian observe as holy things a few days to circumvent the New Year, go to the Ruthenian sucks, zajadania caviar and chałwy or sunflower seeds. Ritual is also what several weeks to select a dacha - a trip to the Land outside the city for recreational purposes. In the summer always goes to "Yuga-Morjane". Every Russian is not overly religious, but tries to go clear in the good intentions that the Orthodox faith.

In Russia there are over 100 different nationalities and ethnic groups, most of whom speaks their own language or dialect. Languages spoken in the largest population of the Russian Federation are: Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Armenian, South Ossetian sides (languages indoeuropejskiejskie), Tatar, and Bashkir czuwaszski (Altaic languages), and the Avar czczeński (nachsko-Dagestani languages).

In large cities, most young people know at least the basics of English, while the province is difficult to encounter a person who knows any foreign language.

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The Russian language is written in Cyrillic and rarity are information boards and road signs with the names inscribed in Latin alphabet, therefore, before leaving it is good to read the Cyrillic alphabet, even just to know what metro station to get off.

Residents of most countries on entry into the Russian Federation are subject to the visa requirement. Visas are issued by the appropriate consulate to the place of residence (in practice, place of residence does not matter). Consular fee charged for processing the visa application is 35 Euro (151 PLN). The visa is issued with a valid invitation issued by the competent authority in the Russian Federation at the request of Russian citizens, either on the basis of the so-called. "Voucher" tourism, which can be purchased at tourist offices. You can obtain a private visa for up to three months, while in theory the tourist months. In practice, often consuls issue tourist visas for a period of only two-three weeks. In order to obtain a visa should also present a valid insurance, issued by a recognized insurance companies of Russia. Please note that in order to obtain a visa to Russia, the passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the planned departure from Russia, and have at least two free pages side by side. Because of the plunger reigning in the Russian consulates particularly during przedwakacyjnym and complicated visa procedures for tourists the best solution seems to be an application through a travel agency - costs are rising by about PLN 100 in relation to personal kneading visa. One of the most popular companies operating in Poland is Warsaw Rusopol. However, the exact visa information can be found at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Poland www.rusemb.pl in the "Consular Affairs". On the issue of visas is expected the week. About the possible refusal of a visa shall inform the employee of the consulate when applying for a visa.

Do not forget that a visa is not synonymous with being allowed to enter the FR, which give (or not) an employee border.

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Rusopol http://www.rusopol.waw.pl/ - reliable and safe travel agent offering to the visa.

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In Russia, working to Reporting - after crossing the Russian border within 72 hours you must register your arrival - if you are staying at the hotel do it for you, room service, but if you live with friends or in rented accommodation, you have to go to the post office together with the host, Or buy a special agent registration. You should also remember to register when moving from Russia are on the circuit in more than 72 hours, and have registered previously in another region. For lack of valid registration can be obtained from a minimum fine of 2,000 rubles (about. 200 PLN), to be deported from Russia and receive a 5-year ban on entry into the Federation.

Leaving from Russia, be sure to bring as much good spirits, beautiful scarves from Paul Posadu and unforgettable memories. Unfortunately, on leaving, be sure to formalities - if we were not registered at the hotel, we send our registration to the address you get from your post office (with the address you have to assert, because the ladies themselves from each other informed about it!). If this obligation niedopełnimy narazimy our host at extra cost!

When entering the territory of the FR to be completed so. Migratory form, consisting of two parts - one, the entrance will be taken by the border guard at the entrance, the other we have an obligation to carry around all the time along with a passport. For lack of a passport or even threatens to form itself to heavy penalties.

In Russia, the state health service is generally available. Unfortunately, it is a bit backward in terms of technology.

Coming to Russia, we must have accident insurance and the cost of treatment. Must be purchased in certain insurance companies. In Poland, these are Hestia, Iduna and Europe. The cheapest (in Europe) on a monthly stay costs about. 60 zł.

03 - rescue

Before receiving a visa for a period longer than three months, it is necessary to present the certificate to the authorities that we are not carriers of HIV, hepatitis A and tuberculosis. These diseases are unfortunately quite common, especially in Siberia. But for tourists in Siberia, the biggest threat may be ticks, so riding in the Russian woods we take care of vaccination against TBE.

For me, the greatest threat in Russia makes the driver, completely ignores the law and all rules of pedestrian safety. It should be very careful going to the strip, as driver (especially passenger minibuses, so-called. "Marszrutek") do not let the pedestrian, nor exempt the person seeing the passing. Of course, like everywhere else in the world should avoid large human communities, because of the possibility of theft. For foreigners in Russia lurks another threat - wyłudzacze money. This problem affects both people begging, and some shops and restaurants (especially in the provinces), and the police and other uniformed services. For a foreigner militiamen is a good source of additional income, mostly because he does not know the details of local laws and customs. An example might be applicable in the RF non-drinking alcoholic beverages in public places. Officially, it affects all types of alcohol, notomiast unspoken agreement says that beer and bottled drinks are not considered to be alcohol and the police did not impose penalties for their consumption. Not less, foreign beer drinkers can expect to intervene "guardians" of. Translations that everyone around drinking, they can laugh at most militiamen. It goes without saying that such a "mandate" is not going to fund the state.

If you travel by car in Siberia under any circumstances not still to take stopowicza, it is often a potential victim caught by the bandits, there are unfortunately plenty.

In Russia, as in many countries, there is little risk of terrorist attacks, which are now, however, concerns primarily the republics of the Caucasus region, especially Dagestan and Ingushetia. Is not advisable to visit these republics. Conflicts in this region are due to religious and social stabilization of the situation is not conducive to huge unemployment, high population growth and lack of stable power.

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Contrary to the pretext of Russia is a safe country, but remember the basic principles of security - do not drink alcohol with strangers in the means of mass communication to watch your luggage, documents and money must be worn in a sachet preferably in the neck under clothing.

With the countries of the West from Russia into the Federation, riding surface transportation, you can get three different ways: by Ukraine, Belarus or the Baltic States. Route choice depends basically on the wealth of tourist portfolio. Ukraine's Way is the cheapest, while Belarus, paradoxically, the most expensive, since the State introduced visas for EU citizens. No less, the route via Minsk is the fastest path leading straight to Moscow. And the easiest way to get the Baltic countries to St. Petersburg. It is worth noting that the Belarusian-Russian border has no official border crossings, which is associated with the contract between the two countries which have been in a stable relationship (so-called. Thug). This does not mean that just driving through Belarus Belarussian visa - Belarus visa both settlers check (if we have a Belarus transit visa) above that there is a great likelihood that we will be in Russia show this by the police.

Russia can be reached by air from most European cities. In general, these are the connections with Moscow or St. Petersburg. In Moscow, there are three main airports serving international routes: Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo.

Sheremetyevo is the most famous Russian airport, serving most recently, Moscow's air traffic. Terminal I is the main base of Russian airline Aeroflot, while II is the International Terminal. Sheremetyevo, however, is an aging airport, and over it has a fragile reputation, because of the dreadful quality of the organization and handling. In view of these problems, many foreign lines moved to the airport Domodedovo. From Sheremetyevo recently operates suburban commuter train station in the center of the Belarusian Moscow (fare is about. 250 rubles) Domodedovo Airport is growing very rapidly, and although it is located relatively far from the center of the reach is not very convenient: it operates suburban commuter train and several buses.

Vnukovo airport is serving mainly the connection with the CIS countries.

Trains are the best way of getting into Russia via Ukraine and Belarus. They are comfortable, cheap and Climate. Unfortunately, the standard train departs from the Russian Ukrainian.  

Line buses run to Moscow and St. Petersburg from most European cities. Frequently, they are going through the Baltics. However, they are less comfortable than trains and the journey takes just as long.

Travel to Russia by car is a great adventure (you can get where there are no commuter trains or buses). However, this can be dangerous for our car - most cars western has fine chassis and engines in Russia to be reckoned with fatal quality of local roads and the possibility chrzczonego tank of fuel (mainly provincial). On the car trip to Russia to choose the best off-road vehicle, or rent / buy on the site of the old jeep.

Pleasant way to get to Russia cruises stateczkami or so. comets. To the Russian Black Sea resort (Sochi, Adler, etc.) you can actually sail around the coast Czrnego (only sometimes trips from Georgia will be suspended). And the countries bordering the Baltic Sea, you can choose a cruise to Petersurga.

Due to the Russian traditions and the Russians to the so-called umiłwanie. Iron road, we go to Russia by train, if only to make the first contacts with the Russians, who just trains are becoming more open. In addition, travel by train is the cheapest option to reach Russia.

For many places in Russia do not carry any road or rail. An example of such a place may be relatively large city Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, situated on the peninsula of Kamchatka, which is cut off from the rest of the continent is high mountains. Many of the village is so remote from centers of civilization, and the houses are so scattered that, during the elections to the citizens they arrive "flying electoral commissions" on the helicopter. Over in Russia are so great a distance that the surface transport becomes a nuisance or even meaningless. Therefore, Russia's air force is distributed on a large scale. In most towns, even small airports are domestic traffic. There is also the possibility of relatively cheap chartered aircraft. Unfortunately, the prevalence of air transport does not go hand in hand with its quality. Most of the planes of Russian airline operating in-country routes are obsolete and pose a threat to safety of travelers. Above all, komfot flight is not too high. Until recently, aircraft passengers were found with the chickens and even goats. To comfort you need to add that most Russian pilots are masters in their profession.

This is the most popular, safest and most convenient means of transport in Russia. In addition, Russian trains always go according to plan, even in the coldest chill. Trains in Russia (as in other countries of the former Soviet Union) operate on tracks are wider than in Western Europe and is divided into several types. Suburban trains - the so-called. elektriczki, acting on a typical passenger train. In Moscow, serve as an extension of Metro to satellite towns, located near Moscow. Elektriczki drive slowly and far away, stopping at all stations. Passenger trains, plying on long routes that do not enjoy good reputation in Russia: they are uncomfortable - they have the only seating space, stop at small stations, and their price differs little from the so-called. speed trains. Another type is called. quick long-distance or regional trains. It is they who are the symbol of Russian railways. The trains of this type there are three types of cars: the so-called. plackarty, coupes and wagons, "lux". Plackarty the wagons in which the bands are not closed doors. All seats are lying. In each compartment there are four bunks, and the side wall of the wagon, are placed additional, so-called. Side shelves. Despite fears, such open spaces are very safe, because all remain under careful observation, "guides" or guardians of the wagon, and the other passengers. The wagon coupe, in the range closed, there are four bunks. Women traveling without male escorts are on hand to buy a ticket for the special women's only spaces. Price coupe is several-ten per cent higher than plackart. In the carriages, "lux" are the same two-seater compartments. Standard fast train depends on the type of trains marked with the same number are not distinguished by anything in particular, the company trains, marked with the name, such as "Quiet Flows the Don", probably the most famous Russian train going from Moscow to Rostov on Don, characterized by a higher quality service as well as modern. After Russia for some time, you can move very fast trains, including the most modern train in Europe (as of December 2009). High-speed trains run between Moscow and St. Petersburg and are primarily intended for businessmen and politicians.

Coaches in Russia are not popular. Most are old and niezadbane. In addition to travel, they can be dangerous, because many cases of accidents involving them.

Roads linking major cities in the European part of FR are mostly well maintained (especially the north-south route, which connects St. Petersburg and Moscow, with popular resorts on the Black Sea). Unfortunately, the Russian roads, though wide, are dangerous. This is due to non-compliance of traffic rules by drivers, speeding and drunken drivers often. Side roads and those located in poor regions are often inadequate.

In towns and short distance the most popular means of transport are so-called. minibuses, cars or trips around Poland. Drive minibus is slightly more expensive than urban transport, but they run much faster than buses. Minibuses do not have specific stops, the drivers stop to see a person waving his hand. Minibuses are marked with numbers and their routes are fixed. Note that in the former Soviet Union, although taxis are not expensive, no less can be much cheaper to get here just catching the "foot". The custom collection stopowiczów operates in Russia, even in cities. Such a private driver must also be paid. WARNING! Before closing the door of the official taxi or private car, you always need to agree as to the price, taxi drivers will be seeing a foreigner trying to repeatedly bring up the price for the course. It is therefore good to talk with the taxi driver friend of Russian, or someone thoroughly familiar with Russian and local money.

In larger cities there are internet cafes, most people have access to the Internet, no less Wi-Fi in Russia only begins to gain popularity. In the provinces there is nothing to dream of catching access to the network.

Post in Russia has a very slow and unpleasant operation, and as in every Russian institution - huge queues. Prices are comparable with the Polish.

Discounts on public transport do not include foreign tourists, even students. Moving the Russian collective communication, be sure to place the elderly ustępowaniu - otherwise we may be spodzieać sharp comments from fellow passengers. Moreover, transport policy has a ruthless fight for his place and a little space, since all vehicles during peak hours are absolutely clogged. In Moscow and St. Petersburg metro is a rule that persons wishing to enter the car line up the sides of the door, leaving the center free for people with outgoing, will be affected if the pattern is created chaos, very dangerous in a crowd.

Russian ruble (RUR) = 100 kopeks

In big cities you can pay either by cash or card. Banks honor traveler's checks. ATM is not very well developed even in Moscow, where necessary, seek the best bank branches. In the provinces, it is essential to hold together the cash.

In Russia, outside Moscow and St. Petersburg, the prices are relatively low. Everywhere is very cheap bread (you can buy it now for 10 rubles) and other flour products, such as frozen pancakes or "varenniki" and "pelmieni" (types of Russian dumplings). Meat is expensive. The cheapest supermarket prices per kilogram of chicken start at 150 rubles. Per kilo of sausage you have to pay a decent ok. 400 rubles. In Moscow and in the north are very high prices of fruits and vegetables, which in addition are very poor quality. Kilo of apples at the Moscow square costs 80 rubles, 90 kilogram lemons. However, a paradise for lovers of the fruit is south of European part of the country, where in high season price per kilo watermelon drops to 5 rubles, while a delicious melon to 10 rubles.

Alcohol is cheap in Russia. Good vodka costs about 150 rubles per 0.5 liter, about a bottle of beer. 23 rubles. Really good wine is available from 200 rubles.

In Russia there are several supermarkets. One of the most expensive, though not offering the best products, "7 Kontinent". On the other hand is the cheapest hypermarket Auchan, which has always billow crowds. "Kopeck" and "Piatioroczka" is the so-called supermarkets. economic class, offering cheap products - they just worth doing grocery shopping. However, all fruits and vegetables can be purchased at the stalls and market places. In big cities a lot of shops and supermarkets is working around the clock.

In addition to souvenirs, from Russia, first of all we bring alcohol. I recommend women try natural cosmetics from the series "Czistaja lines' - their low price did not go hand in hand with poor quality.

Without paying the customs territory of Russia may be exported with 2 liters of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 250g of caviar.

Russia is best to arrive with hard currency - the euro or dollars, but when they are buying in Poland should be noted that no banktnot was not even a little bit torn, or that he had even the smallest holes. Such notes are not exchanged in exchange offices, banks and the adoption of such a note about Downloading. 20% commission. If possible, ask your support in the exchange office in the country, to verify in the ultraviolet, or note has not been washed. This concerns mainly the U.S. dollar, which are more susceptible to damage. Exchange offices generally charge a commission of about. 2% of the amount exchanged, sometimes not previously informed the customer. Above all, the Russian bureau apply a policy of price differentials and the exchange of 100 units of the currency. It is therefore necessary to look for cantors, signboards which is clearly stated that they do not charge a commission, and the course is the same for any amount.

Hotels in Russia are very diverse. In large cities are generally well maintained and expensive, while the provinces time seemed to stop them.

Hostels are just beginning to emerge in large Russian cities. Far removed from the western standards of. Often located in the outbuildings of neglected buildings are not marked, making them very difficult to find.

The official camping sites in Russia are no longer popular, it can be found only in resorts, towns. Those that exist are neither secure nor well-equipped in terms of sanitary. Definitely it is better to smash in someone's garden with the consent of the owner. In the mountains you can find in the hostel already built in Soviet times, which can be spread around the tent.

For a few people groups, the easy solution may be renting an apartment for a few days. The "kwartiry posutoczno (" flat for the day ") can be found in almost every local newspaper. Such a solution may be several times cheaper and more pleasant, from living in the hostel. Note, however, not to adopt proposals rent apartments from women and grandmothers standing at the station, as it may prove to be dangerous mainly for our portfolio.

Hotels:

Moscow, St. Petersburg - from about. 50 euros per double room, the two provinces can be rented now for about 400 rubles.

Hostels:

Moscow, St. Petersburg - from 500 rubles for a bed in a dormitory room.

Flats for the day:

Moscow, St. Petersburg - prices from 50 euros, the province - from 30 euros.

Most hostels and tourist-oriented western offers the possibility to book hotel rooms electronically. Cheaper hotels and apartments to rent by telephone.

Russian cuisine is very rich and has to offer something for everyone, from lovers of healthy food, the people who like rich and heavy meals. Russian cuisine combines the traditions of many different food cultures: European, wysokolaloryczną Siberian, Far Eastern, Indian, Central Asia, Mongol and staroruską. The basic elements, without which no Russian can not survive a d Obra bread and tea, so-called. wireless.

1. Beetroot (in our case known as the Ukrainian borscht), a delicious soup consisting of potatoes, beet, cabbage, carrots and onions. Taste the soup is different depending on the temperament of the hostess.

2. Olivie Salad - from the nineteenth century, the Russian flagship dish without which no New Year's adoption can not be circumvented.

3. Pancakes - pancakes or the Russian version, is one of the oldest Russian cuisine. The first records about them have already appeared in the eleventh century. Pancakes are served with what your heart desires, from honeys and jams, the mushrooms and vegetables to meat. Their formula deviates significantly from European pancakes, because przyżądzane are using yeast (or beer) and buckwheat flour.

4. Pielmieni and warienniki - Russian ravioli, much smaller than our famous dumplings. With various kinds of stuffing, but always served with the obligatory clotted cream.

5. Fish. Russians love fish, especially river. They cook their chicken soup, known as ear. Smoking. Zasolają. Podsuszają in bright sunlight. All are wonderful, no less is this dried by the sun's rays, resembling the appearance of raw, a unique specific, well-harmoniujący with cold beer. Coming to Russia can not forget the caviar, a luxury dish, which won international fame and through which every year in the vicinity of Astrakhan, where does caviar mafia, killed many people. The most famous caviar is sturgeon eggs, but all of its Russian production goes for export, therefore you can only buy it illegally. In the shop to buy white capelin caviar (Russian. mojwa, ok price. 120 rubles).

6. Biliaszy - that is, to simplify the savory buds with spicy meat or mushroom stuffing. Lick fingers;)

7. Siemieczki - roasted sunflower seeds, which łuskają virtually everyone, even though the stereotype is that only the lower layer. Often whole passages, especially at bus stops, are strewn przeżutymi scales.

8. Any sweet - bitter chocolate, candy, cookies ... sweet delicacy is interesting zephyr, from the outside like a beige, but opaque in the middle of the foam with apple mousse stiffened by sugar.

9. Pickled vegetables, such. tomatoes.

1. Wireless, or tea, make sure that at least once with the samovar. With homemade jam or honey with kakukaskich meadows.

2. Acid bread - the best fighters desire to drink on hot days. It is obtained by a process similar to brewing beer, hence the small amount of alcohol in acid (from 0.5 to 2%). Definitely the best straight from the barrel is standing on the street, packaged in plastic bottles (price per liter ok. 20 rubles).

3. Beer - Zołotaja Boczka, Staryj Melnik, Baltika ... A whole range of interesting flavors and aromas. Russians have always zakąszają beer, the most popular "zakuski" is suchariki, or dried slices of bread with salt and different flavors, and salted fish.

4. Vodka. It seems best in the world. Even those with a lower mid-range are not afraid of competition.

In large cities, depending on their wallets, every day I recommend the local fast food such as potato offering any specials "Kroszka-kartoszka" or just a small kiosk offering szaurmę or other snacks such as whether biliaszy Słojki (with buns and cakes la France, sweet or not). Province in comparison with the capital is a paradise dinnerware. In the provinces, although the man is usually deprived of choice, you need to eat, where he gets the opportunity - so tourists will nourish szaszłykarniach the roadside, where the skewers are not given, the premises of fast food with the word in the logo, where będzieczekać hour for lunch. Nevertheless, the harder it is to the province of stale or bad food, and their prices are much lower.

Tipping is left, but the amount is dependent on the customer's discretion.

When Russian treats us something, then if we want to maintain friendly relations with them is not denied, because otherwise our host will feel very hurt.

Nearly all travelers to Russia begins its journey from Moscow, so their paths diverge in all possible directions: the Caucasus, on Lake Baikal, the Karelian lakes, on the Kamchatka Kluczewska Foot ...

Moscow:

- The Moscow Kremlin: cathedrals and Armoury

- Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

- WDNH

- Red Square with St. Basil's Cathedral Council it

- 7 skyscrapers - social realist "sisters"

- Street Tver

- Novodevichy Monastery

Petersburg:

- Tsar Selo

- Peterhof

- Council Isakijewski

- Kazan Cathedral

- Cathedral of the Savior-on-Blood

- Admiralty Spire

- Fortress Pietropawsłowska

- Ship "Aurora"

The rest of Russia:

- Architectural and urban ensembles of the Golden Piercienia, m.in. Vladimir, Suzdal, Rostov the Great, Jaroslaw, the monastery in the job for Sergiejewym.

- Orthodox group on the island of Kizhi

- Solovetsky Islands

- Velikiy Novgorod: Kremlin, cathedrals of St.. Sophia and George Winners

- Terapontowski Monastery in Vologda

- Kazan - Kremlin

- Citadel and mosques in Derbencie

- Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad): "Mother Motherland" - the world's greatest monument, the Great Patriotic War Memorial, Mamayev Kurgan

- Samara - the unique wooden architectural ensemble with a preserved "sculpture"

Moscow:

- Tretyakov Gallery

- Museum. A. Pushkin

- House Bulgakov

- The Grand Theatre and other theaters

- New and Old Circus

Petersburg:

- Hermitage

- The Russian Museum of Russian Art

- Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (Kunstkamera)

- Theatre of Alexandria, and other theaters

- Karelian Lakeland

- Kola Peninsula

- The oldest forest in European Russia in the reserve Wołdajskim

- RzekaWołga with delta

- Caspian

- Salt lake Lake Baskunchak

- Naddonieckie steppes

- Mountains Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus and the Caucasian spa: Pyatigorsk, Kislovodsk and Mineral Waters

- Ural Mountains

- Eg taiga. in the Komi Republic

- Altai Mountains

- Lake Baikal

- Sikhote-Alin Mountains

- Kamchatka: geysers and volcanoes

- Lena valley

- Eg tundra. in Chukotka

Generally there are no days off fees at museums and other cultural institutions. For foreigners the prices are a few-tens of percent higher than for locals, in zwiąku so better to buy tickets in Russian. Student Discounts do not include foreign students, with very few exceptions, such as. Moscow Kremlin.

1 January - New Year

Jan. 7-8 - Christmas

February 23 - Defenders of the Motherland Day

March 8 - International Women's Day

March / April - Easter (Pascha) movable feast

1 May - Labour Day

May 9 - Victory Day

June 12 - Flag Day

November 4 - Day of National Unity

Film festival "Kinotawr" in Sochi

Moscow Cinema Festival

Tuborg Green Fest

Krylia

Naszestwie-Emmaus

Maksidrom

In Russia the seething nightlife: young people go to different clubs to restautracji elders, grandmothers, and less wealthy gather on benches at the block. Russians love a walk in the hotel to friends and relatives.

Coming to Siberia obtain the measure przciwko mosquitoes.

Coming to Russia must first of all be patient and perseverance. At every step a traveler can wait for the challenges that will not seem to cross. However, optimism and a smile on your face will help break pancerzyk surly Russians who secretly love to help if you ask them about it.