Russia: 7 unique places in the world's largest country

Af Adil Mirzakhanova

Russia - spread over two continents

Russia stretches from the European to the Asian continent and covers as many as eleven time zones. From Skt. Petersburg in the west to Kamchatka in the east, the country has a huge variety to offer - from vibrant historic cities to rich untouched nature. Here you get seven places in Russia that you must experience.

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Lake Baikal

Lake Baikal is the largest, oldest and deepest freshwater lake in the world and is located in southeastern Russia. The lake was formed by an earthquake 25 million years ago, and due to its isolated location, it has its very own freshwater fauna and flora that is not found anywhere else in the world.

The nearest major town is 40 km away from the lake, which means that the nature around Baikal is pristine beautiful and ideal for hiking or trekking.

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2. Boiler

Kazan is located between Moscow and the Ural Mountains and is the sixth largest city in Russia. It differs greatly from the other Russian cities.

Kazan is known for being a mixture of Oriental and Russian culture, as it is home to the Tatar people. Tatars are an ethnic group that are primarily Muslim and descended from the Mongols. This is reflected in the religion, food, traditions and language of Kazan and the surrounding area.

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3. Kamchatka

Kamchatka is a volcanic peninsula located in the very easternmost part of Russia next to the Pacifichavet and has Russia's most magnificent and dramatic scenery. The peninsula is the size of New Zealand, but only has a population equivalent to Aarhus, as the majority of the island consists of over 100 volcanoes, 22 of which are active.

The peninsula is almost completely cut off from the rest of Russia, as there are no train tracks or roads connecting the peninsula with the mainland. The only way to get to Kamchatka is by plane.
The whole area has a raw nature and consists primarily of a deserted natural landscape with tundra, mountains, geysers and hot springs.

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4. Sochi

You don't typically associate Russia with sun, beach and palm trees, but then you have to go to Sochi in southwestern Russia. Sochi is a beautiful resort town that has Blackshavet on one side and the Caucasus Mountains on the other.

With temperatures around 25-30 degrees in the summer months, it is a great place to go to relax by the beach, experience the city or hike in the beautiful mountains.

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5. Skt. Petersburg

Skt. Petersburg is Russia's window to Europe and was built by Peter the Great, who was deeply inspired by European architecture and culture. The city is filled with beautiful historic buildings such as the iconic Winter Palace, the Blood Church and the Peterhof Palace. When walking around Skt. Petersburg, it's like walking around on an adventure because you're surrounded by magnificent buildings, beautiful parks and canals.

Skt. Petersburg is also referred to as Russia's cultural capital, as the city offers some of the country's best theater performances, concerts, exhibitions and much more.

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6. Vladivostok

Vladivostok is located in the south-eastern part of Russia next to the Sea of ​​Japan close to the Chinese and North Korean border. The city is Russia's largest port city on the Pacifichavet and is known for being the terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Vladivostok is a charming city comparable to San Francisco due to its maritime atmosphere as well as the city's hills and sandy coves.

Havet has of course always played an important role in the life of the city, and therefore you will find here a maritime museum, an oceanarium, an academy for marine research, and in addition you will find the main base of the Russian Pacific Fleet here.

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Moscow - Russia's proud capital

Russia's capital Moscow in western Russia has been the country's political, cultural and economic center for a long series of different periods in Russian history; from the Grand Duchy of Moscow, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and now modern Russia. This is reflected in the city today, as the city has a myriad of lavish monuments, churches, squares and statues.

Moscow is, of course, home to the iconic Red Square, which includes the Vasily Cathedral with its colorful onion domes.

With its 12 million inhabitants, Moscow is always busy, which can be clearly seen in the city's constantly busy traffic. Fortunately, the metro system in Moscow works incredibly well and is at the same time an experience in itself, as many of Moscow's metro stations are like underground museums with beautiful decoration, statues and paintings.

Good trip to Russia!

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