Tourist Attractions in Russia attracts many visitors from all across the globe all through the year. Russia boasts of a rich cultural heritage that can be seen from the charm of its cities the countryside, small towns, architectural wonders, historical sites and ancient monuments among others.
While almost every other tourist spot in Russia is worth visiting, some of the best places of interest and tourist attractions have been mentioned below for your convenience.
Beautiful Russian Cities
Russia prides itself on some of the world's best known cities that make the most fine-looking holiday destinations in Russia.Some of the Russian famous cities include Moscow, Perm, St. Petersburg, Vladimir, Kalingrad, Tver, Sochi, Nizhny-Novgorod, Khabarovsky, Chelyabinsk, Pskov, Kalingrad, Kazan, and others.
The Cathedral of the Archangel
This famous and awe inspiring Cathedral stands in Cathedral Square and was erected between 1505 and 1508. The Cathedral Square is positioned in the Moscow Kremlin. The cathedral was commissioned by Ivan Kalita.
Catherine Palace
Catherine Palace and Park is located only at a spitting distance from the renowned St. Petersburg in Tarskoye Selo. This palace is a prominent historical attraction in the country that has been attracting vast numbers of visitors every year.
Shlisselburg
The town of Shlisselburg in Leningrad Oblast, Russia is located at the mouth of the Neva River on Lake Ladoga, about 45 kilometers to the east of St. Petersburg. The town was formerly known as Petrokrepost.
Unique White Monuments of Vladimir & Suzdal
The White Monuments of Vladimir and Suzdal is the collective name for the eight medieval limestone shrines of Zalesye and is among the best attractions in Russia. They form an imperative World Heritage Site in the Russian Federation.
Uvs Nuur
Uvs Nuur actually consists of two vital parts that is the Uvs Nuur Lake and the Uvs Nuur Basin. Together they form a natural World Heritage Site that was listed by the UNESCO in the year 2001. It is also the largest World Heritage Site that has ever been listed in the history. The Uvs Nuur Lake is the biggest lake to be found in Mongolia.
Ivangorod Fortress
This amazing fortress was erected in the year 1492 by Ivan III. This is a Russian medieval fort around which has grown the town of Ivangorod. The fortress is located across from the city of Estonian of Narva, and is situated near the Narva River.
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