Travelogues Russian Federation
Vacation in Russian Federation : Highlights & Travel Tips
The Russian Federation is a destination of immense scale and variety, stretching from grand imperial cities to remote wilderness, volcanic landscapes, and Arctic frontiers. What makes it especially compelling for travelers is the contrast: you can admire the onion domes and historic squares of Moscow and St. Petersburg, ride sections of the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway, explore the artistic and literary legacy of Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Tchaikovsky, and experience traditions that blend European and Asian influences. For travelers drawn to culture, history, architecture, and epic geography, Russia offers a journey unlike anywhere else.
Key highlights include Red Square and the Kremlin in Moscow, the palaces and canals of St. Petersburg, the scenic shores of Lake Baikal, and the vast adventure routes of Siberia and the Far East. Depending on your interests, you can attend world-class ballet and opera, visit Orthodox monasteries and museums, cruise rivers, or discover dramatic nature in regions such as Kamchatka and Altai. Practical planning is important: distances are enormous, so domestic flights or rail journeys require advance booking; weather varies dramatically by region and season; and travelers should carefully check current visa, entry, transportation, and safety requirements before departure. Learning a few basic Russian phrases and carrying local cash or widely accepted payment options can also make travel smoother, especially outside major cities.
Best time to travel Russian Federation
The best time to visit is from July to September, when travel popularity is highest and conditions are generally most favorable for sightseeing, rail journeys, and exploring both cities and natural landscapes. July and August are the peak months, while September is also an excellent choice for slightly fewer crowds and pleasant early autumn weather.
Latest travel reports from Russian Federation
A Baltic Sea tour, Gdansk and St. Petersburg (1)
“Barely stolen, already in Poland,' practically the Italian of the East. The city of Gdynia has a significant cruise port in the Gdansk Bay. Together with Sopot and Gdansk, it f
Russia
The friendship of peoples is the strength of Russia
Berlin Zoo is cool
Hello, people! This was my day in Berlin: 𓀐𓂸 We woke up peacefully, had breakfast. After that, we went to our next destination, the Berlin Zoo. We're here, tickets purchased,...
Mongolia Chowd to Kazakhstan
In Mongolia, I then drove northwest towards the Russian border. Past the Altai Mountains, which actually resemble the European Alps. One last overnight stay, because of the...
Kloster Buratien
On July 16th, I booked a tour of the nearby Buratien Monastery through Lukas. Until then, I didn't even know that this region of Buratien existed and that it is influenced by...
Baikal lake
10.07.2023 And finally I am at Lake Baikal. After about 8500 km across Russia, past birch forests and marshlands, along the Trans-Siberian Railway, with stops in cities and...
The fisherman and his wife: Hospitality
Just behind Ekaterinburg, the overnight spot was once again a lake. I stayed here for 3 days because it was so beautiful. In the evening, the fisherman and his wife came and...
The Villages
Idyllic like in the past
From the beautiful fisherman and the strict hotel
23.06. We have now separated and I continued without the others. Towards the east. And due to a lack of sense of direction, I ended up at this beautiful lake. A fisherman's wife...
St. Petersburg
This beautiful city makes up for yesterday. The camping site is more like a parking lot with a shower and toilet container, but absolutely suitable and sufficient. It's at least...
Long life ceremony for a deceased
A long life ceremony brings unexpected encounters and puts struggle and war in the distance.
Новосибирск
Новосибирск, к сожалению, был короткой остановкой всего один день. Поэтому у меня не так много фотографий, плюс погода была плохой. Сейчас я нахожусь в Сибири и температуры,...
Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg is quite a big city which had a lot to offer. On my way there, I made a very pleasant encounter: Aleksey, my train conductor, not only spoke very well English but...
Perm and Kungur
Unfortunately, sleep is the enemy at times. Therefore, I wasn't able to get up early enough to see more of Perm and got straight on the bus to Kungur at noon. Why Kungur? Well,...
Nishny Novgorod
Nishny Novgorod был роскошным с своей модной торговой улицей по имени Boshaya Ookrovskaya и очень (туристически) дружелюбной и чистой атмосферой. Помимо почти обязательного...
Suzdal and Vladimir
Suzdal and Vladimir are smaller cities east of Moscow and they set what one might describe as the actual start of the Trans-Siberian Trail. Until the 19th century, Suzdal was...
Moscou
Moscou est de toutes les façons possibles non seulement la capitale de la Russie, mais aussi une ville mondiale avec tous ses avantages et ses petits désagréments. Désagréments...
Puerto Madryn Day 1
Monday, February 24th, in the evening we drove the motorcycles through the entrance door into the lobby of the Catholic educational institution where we were staying, in order...
Nowosibirsk - Новосибирск
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Jekaterinburg - Yekaterinburg
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Nizhny Novgorod - Нижний Новгород
Nizhny Novgorod - Day 6-9 - July 20-23, 2019
Welcome! in St. Petersburg
Welcome - Welcome again in St. Petersburg :-) PET19 is called today's excursion - Metro ride and Alexander Nevsky Monastery This is what a famous...
Moskau - Москва
Moskau - Tag 1-5 - 15.07.-19.07.2019
Don Curry is causing a sensation in a museum
Don Curry considers himself a pleasant and unassuming contemporary. He usually acts friendly and reserved, doesn't make much fuss about himself, and doesn't particularly like...
Don Curry is being monitored
Day 20: St. Petersburg III
Don Curry is waiting in line
Don Curry knows from bitter experience: If you want to visit tourist highlights of world-famous art in today's time, you have to expect two plagues - security checks and hordes...
Don Curry eats with gloves
Don Curry is always ready to adapt to the customs and traditions of a country. If you have to take off your shoes when entering a Moroccan Berber tent, Don Curry takes off his...
Don Curry crawls through St. Petersburg
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Don Curry drives
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Don Curry in November
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