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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
1342 reviews
8.6
Based on 26,747 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +78127109079
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
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Last month I visited Russia and I was in the grand imperial city of Saint Petersburg. At the heart of Saint Petersburg stood the Winter Palace, built in the 18th century and it served as the imperial residence of the Romanov dynasty for over 150 years. Inside is the Hermitage Museum, established by Catherine the Great and it contains art and collections from all over the world. It is one of the largest palaces in the world, and to see everything in the Hermitage properly would actually take you 11 years.It is highly recommended that you purchase a ticket online before going as the queues are normally significant especially on weekends.Inside the Hermitage the highlights of the palace complex are the Jordan Staircase, the Throne Room and the 1812 Gallery which are unmissable and you must take some nice photos there.As for the collections, there are really a lot so you got to prioritise which ones to explore as you likely only have a few hours there. For me I focused largely on the Russian element as well as the rare collections from Central Asia, Mongolia, the Caucasus and the Silk Road as those are not commonly found in Western art museums and more specific to Russia due to the historical links to the former empire.Regardless of how you choose to explore the Winter Palace, a trip here is a must once in your lifetime!#russia #russia_pics #saintpetersburg #winterpalace #hermitage #hermitagemuseum
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.
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The Moscow Kremlin
4.8
/5
1269 reviews
8.3
Based on 2,897 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +74956970349
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
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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
4.8
/5
602 reviews
7.7
Based on 21,726 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +78123151636
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
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Take a boat ride just outside the church over at the bridge or just walk across and go shopping.This is a tourist district, so there's a lot of restaurants, souvenir shops, and tavernas. There's stalls selling Russian handicrafts whereby you can bargain! ...Highly recommend! The boat rides are only available in summer, as during winter, the temperature freezes over the river.
It's near Nevsky road, easy to reach there. Beautiful both outside and inside. The ticket price is higher after 6pm.
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Catherine Palace
4.7
/5
593 reviews
7.5
Based on 8,686 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +78124659424
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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This is the most beautiful palace I've ever been to. The Czar family and Catherine the Great used to spend summers there. The most beautiful part of the palace is the Amber room, where the whole room is made out of Amber Stone.You can even buy Amber- made souvenirs like bracelets and key chains on the ground floor at the souvenir shops in the palace. Catherine Palace was destroyed in WW2 when it was bombed by the Germans. Today, it has been restored to its former glory. The Amber Room itself took over 24 years to restore! You will be given special socks to wear inside the palace so as not to damage the wooden floor of the palace.You can also request audio headphones in English in case you need translation as the guide only speaks Russian.
Beautiful palace, far from the city, very crowded in summer
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Lake Baikal
4.7
/5
410 reviews
7.5
Based on 491 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Russia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 days
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Russia
Highlights:
Taste Baikal's unique Omul fish
Shaman rituals & blue ice bubbles
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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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Great Moscow State Circus
4.4
/5
81 reviews
7.4
From MYR 150.98
Based on 489 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +74959300300
Address: пр. Вернадского, 7, Moscow, Russia, 119296
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.3 of Night Attractions in Russia
Highlights:
Open-air amphitheater seats 2000
140-year Russian circus symbol
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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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Catherine Park
4.7
/5
145 reviews
7.1
>100 km from downtown
Phone +78124157667
Address: Garden St, 7, St Petersburg, Russia, 196601
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
No.4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Russia
Highlights:
Ride a vintage carriage through gardens
Palace surrounded by heritage gardens
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[Attractions] The Catherine Palace, Catherine Gardens, Alexander Gardens, the Amber Room, and the Golden Room are all worth seeing.
[Visit Experience] Not crowded on non-holidays.
[Scenery] Beautiful, with a royal atmosphere.
[Value for Money] At 1,700 rubles, it's not expensive and offers good value.
[Transportation] We recommend taking bus numbers 186 or 299, as there's less walking.
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.
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Peterhof Palace
4.6
/5
847 reviews
7.2
From MYR 140.32
Based on 12,813 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +78123132314
Address: Razvodnaya Ulitsa, 2, St Petersburg, Russia
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Russia
Highlights:
Panoramic Baltic Sea view
Fountain season's stunning views
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Peterhof is without a doubt, one of the most stunning palaces in Russia and the world at large. It was built by Peter the Great as a summer residence and became known as the "Russian Versailles" due to the stunning Baroque architecture. The fountains and gardens all reflect this grand opulent 18th-century Baroque style. Yet this Baroque style is distinctly Russian, as you can see from the subtleties of the architecture, especially of the church on the palace complex.The best way to get to Peterhof from Saint Petersburg is via hydrofoil, which will depart from the area near Admiralteyskaya near the Winter Palace. The hydrofoil is an excellent option because it is not only a relaxing way to get there, the views are amazing too as you can see all the great classical style buildings on the Neva, but you can also see the Lakhta Tower in the northern outskirts. That tower is actually not just the tallest in Saint Petersburg, it is the tallest in Russia and the tallest in Europe. But be prepared that the winds of the Baltic are really strong, so even if visiting in summer, layer up!When you see the palace, it is adorned b the Grand Cascade and Samson Fountain, which are simply spectacular to marvel at. At the complex itself, the gardens are the most worth exploring. You can simply get lost in it and forget that time even existed. There are many other smaller buildings in the compound, such as Monplaisir.#russia #saintpetersburg #peterhof
This is the Summer Palace of the last Czar! it's a beautiful garden filled with man-made fountains, but without the use of electricity, everything is built based on physics and science. It's usually open in summer because in winter, the fountain freezes over into ice. After 5 pm in summer, the entrance into the garden is free. However , you need a ticket to enter the palace to view the interior, which you can purchase online to avoid long queues in summer. The palace is open at 9am-5pm and worth visiting, although tourists need at least 2 hours to view the entire palace. In reality, the fun is actually outside, with the cascading fountains and beautiful gardens, as the estate was used for horse riding by Catherine the Great and a playground for the children of the Czar family The golden statues and endless fountains are instagram worthy for any influencer. A must -do on your list.
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Red Square
4.8
/5
1493 reviews
7.0
Based on 20,610 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Red Square, Moscow, Russia, 109012
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Russia
Highlights:
GUM's Neo-Renaissance architecture
Unique architecture & Red Square lights
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Finally, I called it a day. How can you come to Moscow without visiting this place?
The red building is still very interesting. There are also many patrolling soldiers. It feels different.
It’s just too cold in winter and a bit deserted.
Red Square is located in the center of Moscow, Russia. It is a famous square in Russia. It is also the venue for major events in Moscow and one of the famous landmarks of Moscow. There are also St. Basil's Cathedral nearby.
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State Historical Museum
4.6
/5
370 reviews
6.8
Based on 42 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +74956923731
Address: Red Square, 1, Moscow, Russia, 109012
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Virtual reality recreates historical scenes
Red Square: history & artifacts
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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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