In 103 trips
The roll-call of those who have been laid to rest in this fascinating cemetery says something about its prestige—the …
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09/13/2008 to 09/20/2008
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Sun 09/14/08 (day 2) - Moscow
In 311 trips
Possibly the most widely-recognized of Russia's architectural monuments, St. Basil's looms at the southern end of Re …
Thing to Do
Krasnaya Ploshchad'
Moscow, 109
Russia
+7 495 698 3304/+7 495 298 5880
Moscow, 109
Russia
+7 495 698 3304/+7 495 298 5880
Sun Sep 14 12:00am
In 452 trips
This is possibly the most famous central square in the world. It is a humbling sight both day and night; beautiful i …
In 622 trips
Russia's walled fortress contains much of the country's history, politics and religion. The walls were originally bu …
Thing to Do
Kremlevskaya naberezhnaya
Moscow, 119019
Russia
+7 495 697 0349/+7 495 697 4422/+7 495 697 4611/+7
Moscow, 119019
Russia
+7 495 697 0349/+7 495 697 4422/+7 495 697 4611/+7
Sun Sep 14 12:00pm - Sun Sep 14 1:00pm
Mon 09/15/08 (day 3) - Zelenograd, Moscow
In 60 trips
This museum is located under a stunning 100-meter high titanium monument, built in 1964 and dedicated to the first a …
In 113 trips
This beautiful park was opened in 1995 to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of Russia's victory over Nazi Germany …
In 206 trips
Pavel Tretiakov, collector of some the best work of contemporary artists in Moscow and St. Petersburg, founded this …
In 227 trips
The idea for this monument was conceived by Mayor Luzhkov and created with the help of city-sponsored artist Tserete …
Tue 09/16/08 (day 4) - Moscow
In 52 trips
Architect Alexei Shchusev (who built this imposing mausoleum on Red Square (Krasnaia Ploshchad') in 1930) modeled it …
Thing to Do
Krasnaya Ploshchad'
Moscow, 109
Russia
+7 495 232 5657(Tourist Information)
Moscow, 109
Russia
+7 495 232 5657(Tourist Information)
Tue Sep 16 12:00am
Wed 09/17/08 (day 5) - St. Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Kargatskiy Rayon
In 106 trips
This is the historic heart of the city. Tsar Peter I built the fortress in just six months in 1703. Situated on the …
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4 Petropavlovskaya Ulitsa
St. Petersburg, 197
Russia
+7 812 576 6094
St. Petersburg, 197
Russia
+7 812 576 6094
Wed Sep 17 12:00am
In 236 trips
During the first part of the 19th century, 11,000 serfs drove 25,000 wooden planks into the ground creating the foun …
Thing to Do
1 Isaakievskaya Ploshchad'
St. Petersburg, 190
Russia
+7 812 315 9732
St. Petersburg, 190
Russia
+7 812 315 9732
Wed Sep 17 12:00am
In 82 trips
Catherine II (more popularly known as Catherine the Great) had a huge influence on Russian history. The German-born …
In 10 trips
The 'Venice of the North', with its numerous canals and more than 400 bridges, is the result of a vast urban project …
In 28 trips
The history of the cruiser Aurora is firmly intertwined with the 20th century story of St. Petersburg. During the co …
Thing to Do
Petrogradskaia Naberezhnaya Ulitsa 4
Kargatskiy Rayon, 197046
Russia
+7 812 230 8440
Kargatskiy Rayon, 197046
Russia
+7 812 230 8440
Wed Sep 17 12:00am
In 48 trips
During a 10 year period (1801-1811), master builder Andrei Voronikhin oversaw construction of this huge building, a …
Thing to Do
2 Kazanskaya Ploshchad'
St. Petersburg, 191
Russia
+7 812 318 4528
St. Petersburg, 191
Russia
+7 812 318 4528
Wed Sep 17 12:00am
Thu 09/18/08 (day 6) - St. Petersburg, St Petersburg
In 96 trips
It takes some time for your eyes to get used to the Winter Palace, the outlandish and colorful former home of …
Fri 09/19/08 (day 7) - St. Petersburg
In 161 trips
Of all St Petersburg's attractions, the country estate of Peterhof is perhaps the place that inspires the greatest p …
Thing to Do
Razvodnaya Ulitsa 2
St. Petersburg, 198516
Russia
+7 812 420 0073
St. Petersburg, 198516
Russia
+7 812 420 0073
Fri Sep 19 12:00am