Best Places To Visit In Russia | Russia Travel Blog

Written By Russian Travel Writer Yulia Dyukova, From That’S What She Had

As crazy as it may sound coming from a Russian, I have traveled way more around the USA and Europe than around my own country. There are numerous reasons — or should I say excuses

The enormous size of the country, the high cost of transport and accommodation (if you earn Russian rubles), and the fact that the Russian tourism industry is in its infancy, just to name a few.

Having said that, traveling to the far reaches of my Motherland is a big dream of mine.  I have a big list of places to go in Russia. Taking up one-sixth of the planet Earth, Russia boasts diverse natural wonders: from the deepest lake in the world to endless steppes to the forests of taiga. History buffs will love exploring the ancient cities with their bespoke architecture. And culture aficionados will enjoy a visit to Bolshoi for Swan Lake or the enormous art collection at Hermitage.

I start swooning…