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Russia Travel - Hotels, Sightseeing Tours, AttractionsWith the dissolution of the Soviet Union visitors have a fresh opportunity to explore a vast array of exciting and ancient cultures, from the glittering imperial Russia of St. Petersburg to the timeless village life of Siberia and Irkutsk. One of the most notable features of present day Russia is a renewed celebration of the wealth of its past and its potential for the future. Throwing off the blanket of communist uniformity, Russia today is a nation of enormous diversity and tremendous vitality. It is as if the cultural traditions of a century ago have re-awakened with a newfound strength - ancient cathedrals are being rebuilt and restored, colorful markets hum with activity once again and literature and the arts are quickly regaining the creative renown they enjoyed decades ago. A new Russia is now in full bloom. Million-dollar hotel re-opens in St Petersburg Corinthia Hotels officially re-opened last week its luxury hotel in St. Petersburg in Russia after million-dollar refurbishments and extensions. International Hotel Investments (IHI), who manages the hotel, has spent an estimated US$140 million ... Private Grand Tour of St Petersburg The Grand Tour offers visitors the opportunity to take in as much as possible of the city in a day's sightseeing, a complete tour of St Petersburg's most famous sites from the comfort of a car or mini van and with a knowledgeable and experienced ... World's biggest Holiday Inn to open in Moscow InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced a project to open the world's biggest Holiday Inn in Moscow. The hotel chain has reached a deal with the Crocus Group that will see construction of the record-breaking property begin in 2011, with a ... More Russian news
Recommended Hotels Russia Featured Sightseeing Tours RussiaFor most westerners, Russia is associated with its European cities--Moscow, St. Petersburg and Murmansk. This is the heartland of Imperial Russia, and these great and ancient cities often become the focus for most tourists. However there is much more to Russia, a country that spans eleven time zones and two continents, ending less than 50 miles from North America. Within this vast expanse lie the largest freshwater lake in the world, rivers and forests teeming with fish and wildlife, awe inspiring volcanos, and towering mountains. Russia is the largest country on earth, with enormous tracts of land that have been opened to travellers only in the last few years. Just as Russia's rich cultural heritage has once more come to life, its natural heritage too is a new country waiting to be discovered.  Moscow - Sunlight glints off the golden domes and catches your eye. The ancient, patchwork-patterned church is right in front of you, but you almost miss it because you are walking with your head down, shielding your face from the wind and employing all efforts to avoid slipping on hidden patches of ice. A steely-eyed babushka, laden with a heavy fur coat and an oversized shopping bag, still manages to negotiate the precarious pathway faster than your inexperienced feet.
Hotels Moscow - Last Minute Hotels Moscow  Saint Petersburg - the second largest and most beautiful city in Russia. Over almost 300 years of its history St. Petersburg accumulated all the grandeur of the Russian Imperial Court and became one of the largest centers of culture and science.
Hotels Saint Petersburg - Last Minute Hotels Saint Petersburg - Transfers & Ground Transport St. Petersburg  Ekaterinburg - Ekaterinburg today is a beautiful city and rich in sights — you may visit a wide range of museums, theatres, cinemas, clubs and restaurants for your enjoyment. People here are more traditional, open and friendly.Ekaterinburg is situated in Asia, 1,667 km (1,036 miles) east of Moscow, on the eastern slope of the Ural Mountains along the Iset River. The city is surrounded by forests, mainly taiga, and small lakes. Hotels Ekaterinburg Weather OverviewRussia's extremes range from the frosts of the Siberian north to the heat of the European south. With no discernable spring or autumn, Russia has a dry continental climate. Siberian summers are surprisingly warm; it's the winters that make regions distinct. So while daytime summer temperatures over the nation may only vary from 20 to 30°C (68-86°F), in winter it is more like 10 to -50°C (51 to -58°F). Major towns like Moscow and St Petersburg share similar pleasant summer temperatures, both averaging around 24°C (75°F). Spring in both cities brings the great thaw, the reappearance of vehicles on the road and a general sense of mayhem. |
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