Sightseeing

Russia is the largest country in the world and offers an array of travel experiences. Right from treks up to the slopes of glacier-capped mountains to strolls along the shores of the oldest lake on Earth, this country is amazing in every way. You may find various historical sites and cultural activities in the great cities of this country. Whether you wish to stroll through the steppes of Mongolia or explore the grounds of Moscow’s Kremlin, a visit to Russia is truly an adventure.
Hermitage Museum
Established in the year 1764 by Catherine the Great, the Hermitage Museum is situated in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is a massive museum of art and culture displaying the highlights of a fine collection of more than 3 million items sprawling the globe. The collections occupy a large complex of six historic buildings which includes the Winter Palace, which was a former residence of Russian emperors. 
Mount Elbrus
Mount Elbrus is the highest mountain of Russia as well as entire Europe and considered to be 10th most prominent peak in the world. Elbrus has two summits and each of these have dormant volcanic domes. The taller west summit is 5,642 meters high while height of the east summit is 5,621 meters. Elbrus may not be that rocky of a mountain, but its surrounding peaks are not like that. The normal route to Elbrus is long and tiring but precisely not difficult. The biggest danger is the weather that can be mostly nasty on this mountain
Moscow Kremlin
It is a must-see tourist attraction for anyone travelling in Moscow. It is home to the nation’s top governmental offices. However, Moscow Kremlin has walled enclosure houses four cathedrals which were constructed in the 15th and 16th century as well as several notable museums. This 250-acre ground includes the Armory, filled with royal treasures (of the past), and the Diamond Fund Exhibition, a collection of jewelry which includes a 190-carat diamond given to Catherine the Great.
Red Square
Red Square is a city square (plaza) in Moscow, which separates the Kremlin from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod. It is often considered the central square of Moscow since major streets of the city, which connect to Russia’s key highways, beginning from the square. The rich history of Red Square reflects in several paintings by Vasily Surikov, Konstantin Yuon and others. It was used to serve as the main marketplace of Moscow. It also was the site of diverse public ceremonies and proclamations. The square has been steadily built up since that point and has been used for official ceremonies by all Russian governments since its foundation.
Saint Basil’s Cathedral
Constructed between the year 1554 and 1561, Saint Basil’s Cathedral is situated right at the heart of Moscow. This cathedral is among the top tourist attractions in Russia. The interior artifacts not only attract visitors, but also its distinctive architecture that allures travelers to come here from around the world. It is designed to resemble the shape of a bonfire in full flame; this cathedral has unique kind of architecture in the world. You won’t find any other structure on earth like St. Basil’s Cathedral.
 

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