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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do in Russia [2025]
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Winter Palace
4.8
/5
1338 reviews
8.7
Based on 26,747 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +7-812-7109079
Address: Palace Embankment, 32, St Petersburg, Russia, 190000
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.1 of Night Attractions in Russia
Highlights:
Boat tour during White Nights
Concerts at Winter Palace Theatre
Saved by 180 users659 positive reviews
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It's not as shocking as I imagined, but as the number one attraction in St. Petersburg, I have to check it out. It's actually quite painful for people who don't know a little about Western art. I personally prefer the Ye Palace.
Gorgeous palace with plenty of art pieces and antiques. Very crowded in summer. Staffs are very kind and helpful.
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The Moscow Kremlin
4.8
/5
1266 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 25.70
Based on 2,897 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +7-495-6970349
Address: Moscow, Russia, 103132
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
No.2 of Night Attractions in Russia
Highlights:
Red Square views & Lenin's Tomb
Red walls & cityscape within
Saved by 356 users517 positive reviews
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After visiting the Winter Palace, Summer Palace and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in St. Petersburg, the Kremlin seems nothing special. It is mainly a political office and has a certain special significance.
It is worth recommending here, but the self-funded project of 500 yuan can be tried, value for money, there are 3 churches inside to visit outside there are artillery kings and giant bells can also browse the Russian Parliament Building, Putin Office Building, National Military and Ring Bureau...
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Savior on the Spilled Blood
4.7
/5
599 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 12.00
Based on 21,728 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +7-812-3151636
Address: Griboyedov channel embankment, 2Б, St Petersburg, Russia, 191186
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Russian souvenirs by church market
Colorful domes & 75,000 sq ft
Saved by 115 users210 positive reviews
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It's near Nevsky road, easy to reach there. Beautiful both outside and inside. The ticket price is higher after 6pm.
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in Saint Petersburg is a stunning masterpiece of Russian architecture, renowned for its vibrant mosaics and intricate details. Its colorful onion domes and ornate façade create a striking contrast against the city's skyline, making it a must-visit landmark. Inside, the breathtaking mosaics tell stories of faith and history, leaving visitors in awe of the artistry and craftsmanship that went into this iconic cathedral.
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Catherine Palace
4.7
/5
592 reviews
7.8
From AU$ 55.69
Based on 8,686 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +7-812-4659424
Address: Garden St, 7, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 196601
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-5 hours
Highlights:
Baroque garden & World Heritage
Baroque exterior & lavish interior
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Beautiful palace, far from the city, very crowded in summer
Catherine Palace in Pushkin is a breathtaking example of Baroque architecture, renowned for its opulent interiors and stunning gardens. The highlight is undoubtedly the Amber Room, a dazzling chamber adorned with amber panels that leaves visitors in awe of its beauty. Strolling through the meticulously landscaped gardens, one can truly appreciate the grandeur and history of this magnificent palace, making it a must-visit destination near Saint Petersburg.
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Great Moscow State Circus
4.4
/5
78 reviews
7.5
From AU$ 54.62
Based on 488 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +7-495-9300300
Address: пр. Вернадского, 7, Moscow, Russia, 119296
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Russia
Highlights:
Open-air amphitheater seats 2000
140-year Russian circus symbol
Saved by 129 users82% positive reviews
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The actors performed with passion, the music was played by a live band, and the lights were gorgeous. The circus you and I watched at the Matryoshka Hotel was better. If you come to Moscow for a trip, it is worth seeing. It is very convenient to buy tickets on Ctrip. You can just scan the QR code when entering.
Very huge and exciting place. Located on Vernadskogo avenue close to the center of Moscow. There are many entertainments, animals, cafes.
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Lake Baikal
4.7
/5
408 reviews
7.4
Based on 491 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Russia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 days
No.1 of r fun & cool retreats in Russia
Highlights:
Taste Baikal's unique Omul fish
Shaman rituals & blue ice bubbles
Saved by 149 users170 positive reviews
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Surrounded by metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous rocks, the shores of Lake Baikal are pulled away from each other at a rate of two centimeters per year. Lake Baikal has many typical characteristics of the ocean - unfathomable depth, huge reservoir capacity, undercurrents, tides, strong storms, big waves, ever-increasing rift valleys, geomagnetic anomalies, etc. The Baikal Depression is asymmetrical, with the western slopes being steeper than the eastern ones.
Maybe it's cooler in the summer, but we didn't see the blue ice when we went there in the winter. The Russians can basically speak a few words in Chinese. The lake is very large, and if you want to see the blue ice, the temperature must be high enough. It wasn't cold enough when we went there on New Year's Day.
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Catherine Park
4.7
/5
144 reviews
7.4
>100 km from downtown
Phone +7 812 415-76-67
Address: Garden St, 7, St Petersburg, Russia, 196601
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Ride a vintage carriage through gardens
Palace surrounded by heritage gardens
42% positive reviews
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The Catherine Garden is located in Pushkin, 25 kilometers south of St. Petersburg, Russia. It is the back garden of the Catherine Palace. It is beautifully laid out, colorful, with green trees and rippling lakes. Strolling in the French garden is an enjoyable and elegant environment.
Traveling to Russia, this stop came to St. Petersburg. There is a place in the suburbs of St. Petersburg, called Tsarskoye Selo, where there is a palace - Catherine Palace, which was built for Empress Catherine. The palace has exquisite architecture, fresh and soft colors, and is filled with the softness and charming charm of women. It can be said that the garden is full of poetry, paintings, and the fragrance of flowers and plants. This palace was listed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1990. The palace is open from 10 to 17 o'clock and closed on Tuesdays. You can take a train from St. Petersburg to Pushkin and then walk to the Catherine Palace.
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Peterhof Palace
4.6
/5
844 reviews
7.3
From AU$ 50.76
Based on 12,815 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +7-812-3132314
Address: Razvodnaya Ulitsa, 2, St Petersburg, Russia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic Baltic Sea view
Fountain season's stunning views
Saved by 107 users337 positive reviews
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Peterhof Palace completely amazed me. The scale of the fountains and the beauty of the gardens were unlike anything I’d seen before. Wandering through the grounds felt like stepping into history—elegant, grand, and full of surprises.
Grandiose historical place. There are many beautiful fountains and a good view on a Gulf of Finland’s. Must see in St.Petersburg.
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St. Basil's Cathedral
4.7
/5
695 reviews
7.1
From AU$ 47.12
Based on 12,443 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +7-495-6983304
Address: Red Square, 7, Moscow, Russia, 109012
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Unique nine colorful onion domes
Red Square: iconic & historic landmark
Saved by 158 users258 positive reviews
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Definitely worth the visit. Breathtaking and very different
Is there anything else to recommend about this attraction? This is the symbol of Russia and Moscow! Staying at the National Hotel, you can come here early the next day to enjoy the private viewing and take photos from all angles.
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State Historical Museum
4.6
/5
369 reviews
7.1
From AU$ 46.05
Based on 42 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +7-495-6923731
Address: Red Square, 1, Moscow, Russia, 109012
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Virtual reality recreates historical scenes
Red Square: history & artifacts
Saved by 134 users176 positive reviews
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A place that gives you a comprehensive understanding of Russia's history from the ape age to the early 19th century. There are 36 exhibition halls, each of which is not large, but the exhibits are very classic. Unfortunately, the Chinese audio guide can only hear the introduction of a small part of the selected exhibits, and the rest depends on your own research. It is worth coming a few more times
This Musuem is so worth your time. They have magnificent collection of art, pieces of great historical value and beautiful things reminiscent to the glorious time of the Stars. Exquisite collection of sacred art and crown jewels and beautiful trinkets.
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