The Kremlin. Nizhniy Novgorod.
Gulls on the river
Gulls on the river Volga.
The Volga River
The Volga River is the longest river in Europe, about 2,300 miles (3,700 km). It originates at an elevation of only 740 feet (225 m) in the Valday Hills northwest of Moscow, connects with the Rybinsk Reservoir. The river heads east past Yaroslavl, Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan. From there it turns south past Samara and…
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Russian sauna
Russian sauna, or Banya, has always been important part of Russian culture. Our ancestors believed that the purpose of bath is not so much to purify the body, how to purify the soul.
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Mussa Jalill
POETRY OF TRUTH AND PASSION Jalil never kept a diary. “I don’t feel inclined to and I cannot and will not make myself keep one,” he once said. But when he left Kazan for the frontlines early in 1942, he felt an urge to entrust his feelings and thoughts to paper. The result, as he…
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Moscow Metro
Moscow Metro is on the busiest subway system in the world and famous for rich finish of many stations with wonderful examples of Soviet and modern time art era.
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Moscow Tourist Attractions
Moscow Tourist Attractions offer a wealth of museums, historical sites and landmarks for travelers who crave culture.
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Saint Petersburg Zone of Sanatoria and Health Resorts.
The western coast of the Karelian Isthmus — famed for its picturesque landscape and mild climate — has been the Saint Petersburg Zone of Health Resorts since 1946. The pleasure of bathing in the waters of the Gulf of Finland, the splendid beaches, the pine forests with their pure and balmy air, the coastal terraces…
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The Summer Gardens Sculptor: P. Baratta. “Peace and Abundance”. 1722
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Sculptor: P. Baratta. “Peace and Abundance”. 1722
The Summer Gardens Small gates of the railings on the Neva side
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Small gates of the railings on the Neva side
The Summer Gardens Statues adorning the walks
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Statues adorning the walks
Y. Velten and P. Yegorov The grille on the Neva side. 1784
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Architects: Y. Velten and P. Yegorov The grille on the Neva side. 1784
View of the Coffee-house from the Fontanka River
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens View of the Coffee-house from the Fontanka River
C. Rossi. The Coffee-house
Saint Petersburg. The Summer Gardens Architect:C. Rossi. The Coffee-house (the Rossi Pavilion). 1826
Gorky Park
Gorky Park is one of the Moscow Attractions and the largest amusement parks in Europe.
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Moscow Cat Circus
Moscow Cat Theatre (or Cat Circus) generates vitality and optimism, it helps children to grow up to be kind adults, who treat cats and every living being on our beloved planet with care and respect.
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Moscow Travel Tips
Here are some Moscow Travel Tips you should keep in mind when you travel to Moscow, Russua…
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Russian Wolfhound
If you want to bring a little puppy from your Russian trip, I would recommend you a Russian wolfhound.
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Russian blue cat
So, you decided to get Russian blue cat. Here is some information about Russian blue cats you might find interesting.
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Black Russian terrier
Black Russian terrier – a great dog, loyal to its owners and get a long with children. Read some ideas about Russian dog names
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Russian Radio
There is an excellent variety of Russian radio stations online now days. If you are Russian music fan, this page is for you.
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Belgorod-Dnestrovsky
Belgorod-Dnestrovsky The town is situated 86 km from Odessa, and the trip (by car or coach), including a tour of the fortress and a visit to the museum of Regional Studies will take 8-9 hours. Belgorod-Dnestrovsky is one of the oldest towns in the Soviet Union. It lies west of Odessa, 20 km from the…
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Kherson There are two such trips: one to the port town of Kherson, and the other to the town of Belgorod-Dnestrovsky. The Service Bureau in your hotel will be glad to make the arrangements. Depending on the time at your disposal the trip can be arranged for one, two or three days (with a night…
DetailsBoat Trip Along the Coast
Boat Trip Along the Coast A boat trip along the coast will provide a view of Odessa from the sea. During the holiday season, from April to October, the boats follow a regular schedule stopping at the main beaches and the Passenger Sea Terminal. The Sea Terminal can be reached by trolleybuses No. 4, 10…
DetailsThe Partisan Museum in the Catacombs
The museum is in the suburban village of Nerubayskoye-thirty minutes by bus or car. A visit to the museum with a guide can be arranged through the Service Bureau of your hotel and would take three hours, including the journey there and back. The village of Nerubayskoye was founded at the end of the 18th…
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The beach, more than one kilometre long and 35-40 metres wide occupies a territory of almost 400,000 sq. m. It is excellently equipped both for adults and children. For the children there is a playground with swings, etc., and for the adults, a variety of sports facilities including basketball and volleyball courts and a football…
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The Alleya Slavy (Alley of Glory) From the Arcade, following an alley along the sea, which remains to our left, we reach Aleya Slavy (the Alley of Glory), which holds a special place in the park. A memorial complex was unveiled here on April 10th, 1964, on the twentieth anniversary of the Liberation of Odessa.…
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From the start of the century the park near the centre of the city overlooking the sea has been a favourite spot with the people of Odessa and visitors to the city. The main entrance is from Ulitsa Engelsa (Engels St.). It is a ten minute walk from the centre, i.e. from the Hotel Krasnaya.…
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