Summary
Viewing Russia in photos isn’t as good as actually traveling to Eastern Europe’s most eastern country, but photos can illustrate Russia’s diverse travel destinations and culture.
Russia Culture 101
Russia is proud of its culture and traditions. Russian culture is colorful, enduring, and deeply embedded in the Russian collective consciousness. Russians are happy to share their culture with curious visitors.
Russian Souvenirs
The variety of Russian souvenirs available is overwhelming. Souvenir craftsmanship can be highly detailed, and the best work of souvenir artists command increasingly high prices, so choose your souvenirs carefully.
Moscow Kremlin
The Kremlin is a must-see for visitors to Moscow. Within the Kremlin walls are hundreds of years of Russian history. See the interior of cathedrals, visit the Armoury Museum, and walk in the footsteps of the tsars.
St. Petersburg
Besides Moscow, St. Petersburg is Russia’s most-visited city, and, some say, its most beautiful. Cathedrals, monuments, palaces, and canals await the visitor to St. Petersburg, and those are just the sights. St. Petersburg also has a lively nightlife, a variety of restaurants, and plenty of visual and performing art centers.
Matryoshka Dolls
Matryoshka dolls, or Russian nesting dolls, come in all shapes and sizes and are painted in a variety of ways. This photo gallery gives some examples of matryoshka dolls that travelers may see in souvenir shops and markets in Russia.
Peterhof
Peterhof is a popular day trip from St. Petersburg. Its complex includes fountains, palaces, and gardens.
Sochi
Sochi is a Russian resort city slated to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Subtropical in climate and sandwiched between the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains, Sochi is a favorite spot for rest and relaxation.
Moscow Metro
The Moscow Metro stations have been likened to palaces, and each station capitalizes upon a theme that makes it special. Take a tour through the Moscow metro for an introduction to some of the most beautiful metro stations.
