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10 Best Places to Visit in Russia.
Russia, once
the largest and the most 1._________member of the former USSR, none-the-less
remains a fascinating country to visit. It is a country of contrasts, from
great subtropical beaches to bitterly cold winter regions in the north. The
east may have fewer people, but its lovely cities are among the most popular 2._____________in
Russia and can hold their own against the west. Russia is steeped in history
everywhere a traveler goes, from vicious battles to great classical music and
literature. And almost everywhere visitors can see examples of magnificent art,
not only in museums but also in its churches.
Yekaterinburg.
Yekaterinburg
is an 3.____________in the Ural Mountains that has many things going for it. It
is, however, largely remembered as the place where Tsar Nicholas, the last tsar
of Russia, and his family were executed in 1918 during the Russian Revolution. Today’s
Yekaterinburg has a vibrant cultural scene, home to many libraries,4._______
and playwrights, and dance companies as well as popular Russian rock bands. Russia’s
fourth largest city also has more than 30 museums, including the oldest wood sculpture
in the world at the Shigir Collection; another museum houses more than 300
Nevyansk icons.
Sochi.
Sochi on the
Black Sea is a great winter sports 5._____________and, in fact, hosted the 2014
Winter Olympics. Skis aside, Sochi also hosts the Russian Formula 1 Grand prix
and will be a host city for the 2018 Fifa World Cup. Despite winter snow, Sochi
offers a subtropical climate and great beaches, making it a key part of the
Russian Riviera. The resort city makes a great summer (and winter) getaway for
Russians. Strolling along the pedestrian-only sea embankment is a 6.__________experience.
Environmentally conscious travelers may want to visit the Caucasus Biosphere
Reserve. Sochi also is home to the area’s northern most tea plantations.
Veliky Novgorod.
Founded in
the 10th century, Veliky Novgorod is one of the oldest cities in Russia’s far
north. Veliky Novgorod claims to be the birthplace of Russia since its early
residents 7.________ the Scandinavian Prince Rurik to rule Russia, creating a
ruling dynasty that lasted 750 years. Top sights include the Saint Sophia
Cathedral and Bell Tower, the oldest in Russia; the Hanseatic Fountain, said to
return 1,000 rubles for every one thrown into it; and a host of museums,
including ones on iron, porcelain and history. Located on Lake Ilmen, Veliky
Novgorod is a good place to eat borscht and buy bio-honey.
Vladivostok.
Mountains
and bays surround Vladivostok, making it a stunning beautiful city in Russia’s east.
The last stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway, Vladivostok is the country’s 8._____________on
the Pacific Ocean; it is just a hop, skip and a jump away from North Korea and
China. The city offers many cultural attractions from theatres to museums to
concerts; actor Yul Brynner was born here in 1920. Travelers may want to stroll
through some of the city’s lovely parks, including Minny Gorodok, which was
once a military base. The city’s main square is Admiralsky Skver, with a museum
devoted to a submarine nearby.
Nizhny Novgorod.
Russia’s
fifth largest city sits at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers. The town
9.______ as a fortress in the 13th century; at one time it was known as Gorky,
after Maxim Gorky who was born here. The old town is walled in, though the
Archangel Cathedral was about the only thing standing after the city was
devastated by Bolsheviks. Nizhny Novgorod is a good place to immerse oneself in
Russian art and architecture, with more than 600 monuments and statues, and at
least 200 art museums, concert halls and the like.
Irkutsk.
The de facto
capital of Eastern Siberia, Irkutsk is by far the most popular stop on the
Trans-Siberian Railway between Moscow and the east. With Lake Baikal only 45 km
away, the city is the best base to explore the lake’s western shoreline. Travelers who visit historic Irkutsk may be
pleasantly 10.________by what they find. Decorated wooden houses stand beside
standard Soviet block apartments, plus wide boulevards with not too much
traffic for a city of more than 500,000 souls. Irkutsk was the site of many
bloody clashes between Russian factions in various revolutions. It also served
as a place of exile for intellectuals, artists and others, which may be why the
city has five universities. Several churches, including Ascension Church, and
geology and history museums call Irkutsk home.
Kazan.
Kazan is
sometimes referred to as the Istanbul of the Volga because it is a city where
European and Asian 11.______________. The capital of Tatarstan is a lovely city
where church tower and minarets fill the skyline. Also known as the third
capital of Russia, after Moscow and St. Petersburg, Kazan residents enjoy one
of the highest standards of living in Russia. Sights to see include the remains
of the Kazan Kremlin that was destroyed by Ivan the Terrible; the Kul-Sharif Mosque,
named after a man killed defending Kazan from Ivan; and Bauman Street, a
pedestrian shopping street.
Golden Ring.
The Golden
Ring strings together several cities outside of Moscow that fill the senses
with awe. Picturesque 12._____________ filled with cherry orchards, quaint
cottages, onion-shaped domes and iconic churches that contain the country’s
oldest art make this region a special place to visit. One of the oldest regions
in Russia, today it is very popular with Russian tourists who want to
experience a bygone era. The traditional way to view the cities and towns makes
a counter clockwise loop beginning and ending in Moscow: Vladimir, Suzdal,
Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Rostov Velikiy, Pereslavl-Zalesskiy and Sergiev Posad. White
stone churches, monasteries and fortresses are only some of the sights to see.
Saint Petersburg.
Russia’s
second largest city may be known as Leningrad, but most people refer to it by its
birth name, St. Petersburg. Founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great, St.
Petersburg was once the imperial 13.____________ of Russia; its name was
changed to Leningrad in 1924. Because of its location on the Neva River, which
feeds into the Gulf of Finland and then into the Baltic Sea, the city is a
popular northern cruise destination and one of the most popular places to visit
in Russia. Known as the cultural capital of Russia, the city boasts one of the
finest art collections in the world at the Hermitage, with churches adding to
the city’s magnificent art. Nevsky Prospekt is the city’s famous shopping and
dining street.
Moscow.
As the 14._____________,
Moscow is the most important city in Russia, but not just for political reasons
alone. This city of more than 12 million is also well known for its artistic
endeavors, including ballet, symphonies and art. Onion-shaped domes of historic
churches fill the skyline. The stately Kremlin and impressive Red Square, one
of the largest squares in the world, are 15.___________, as are statues of
Lenin and Stalin, controversial leaders in the 20th century. Further evidence
that Moscow’s past wasn’t always squeaky clean can be seen in the Gulag and
Cold War museums.
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