Russia trip today is an encounter with an undiscovered land...

Russia is the country of vast landscapes, vibrant life, beautiful contrasts, and interesting people. It is a nation of enormous diversity and tremendous vitality. Taking an immense space of 9000 kilometers from west to east and 5000 from north to south, being home to people of so many different nationalities and customs, Russia is often called a "bridge" between Europe and Asia, both geographically and sociologically. It is 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 travelers 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.

From the ancient times up to now, Russia has been changing and re-shaping itself, its boundaries, its culture. In the ancient times, the Slavs, Finn tribes, Tatars, had made their way through Russia, and this mix of many different nations and their traditions has defined the unique Russian character and culture.

Visiting Russia, especially if you come by a plane, you'll see never ending forests and lakes, scattered among them, gleaming little churches in Moscow and impressive Emperors’ palaces in St. Petersburg.

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 "Golden Ring".

It is a miraculous country and still mysterious to many foreigners, with many cultural and historic treasures, unspoiled nature; and industrious, bright and hospitable people. Russia mothered Peter and Catherine the Great, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Pushkin, Tchaikowsky, Nabokov, among others, who have contributed to the rich cultural heritage.


Facts for the Traveler:

Full country name: Russian Federation
Area: 17 million sq km
Population: 145.5 million
Capital City: Moscow (pop 9 million)
People: 81% Russian, 4% Tatar, 3% Ukrainian and numerous ethnic minorities
Language: Russian
Religion: Russian Orthodox, Islam, Animist
Climate: July and August are the warmest months and the main holiday season.