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🔹 Moscow | Москва The capital of Russia, Moscow is the heart of the country, featuring iconic architecture, a variety of churches, artistic treasures, rich historical culture, and the world-famous metro system. Moscow is worth a deep-dive visit. 🔖 Must-see attractions: Red Square, Kremlin, Bolshoi Theatre, Sparrow Hills, St. Basil's Cathedral, Alexander Garden, Moscow Metro, Gorky Park, Lenin's Mausoleum, Arbat Street. 🔹 St. Petersburg | Санкт-Петербург St. Petersburg, the second-largest city in Russia, is known as the "Northern Venice." It is not only rich in historical and cultural heritage but also a perfect blend of art and nature. 🔖 Must-see attractions: Peterhof Palace, Winter Palace, St. Isaac's Cathedral, Kazan Cathedral, Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, State Russian Museum, Mariinsky Theatre, Aurora Cruiser, Peter and Paul Fortress, Nevsky Prospect. 🔹 Murmansk | Мурманск Murmansk boasts the only ice-free port in the Arctic Circle. During the winter半年 (September to April), the aurora borealis can be seen, with the highest chances in November and February. 🔖 Must-see attractions: Teriberka, Murmansk Arctic Cathedral, World War II Memorial, Lovozero Aurora Base, Lenin Nuclear Icebreaker, Semyon the Cat Monument, Murmansk Regional Art Museum. 🔹 Irkutsk | Иркутск As the capital of Eastern Siberia, Irkutsk is rich in historical and cultural heritage as well as magnificent natural landscapes. Known as the "Paris of the East," it is the ideal starting point for exploring Lake Baikal. 🔖 Must-see attractions: Lake Baikal, Olkhon Island, Listvyanka, Kazan Cathedral, Shaman Rock, Angara River, Taltsy Open-Air Museum, Polish Cathedral of the Savior, Baikal Lake Circumnavigation Train, Baikal Lake Museum. 🔹 Vladivostok | Владивосток With visa-free access and proximity to the three eastern provinces, Vladivostok offers an easy escape to experience exotic flavors, the local customs of Russia's remote towns, beautiful beaches, and a strong European atmosphere. 🔖 Must-see attractions: Glass Beach, Tokarev Lighthouse, Submarine C-56 Museum, Far Eastern Soviet Warrior Memorial, Orthodox Church, Eagle's Nest Hilltop Park. #Russia #RussianTravel #RussianAttractions #RussianFoodMap #TravelGuide #RussianTouristSpots #ChristmasMarkets