Top Things to do in Russia
Top 10 Free Things to do in Russia, Russia
Discover the best top things to do in Russia, Russia including Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets), Stolby National Park, Kazan Kremlin, The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, Kul Sharif Mosque, Yaroslavl Embankment, Kislovodsk National Park, The Motherland Calls Sculpture, Vvedenskiy Tolga Convent, Samara Embankment.
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1. Novgorod Kremlin (Detinets)
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5.0 based on 1,370 reviews
Reviewed By NikoliGogol - Edmonton, Canada
This is a very important historic site worth reading about before seeing. There had been competing centers of power at the turn of the last millennium between Novgorod, Kiev, and Moscow. Ivan the Terrible was brutal to the occupants of Novgorod. We had a guide who gave us the history of the long past and of the occupation by Nazis during WWII. The Kremlin is the chief attraction of the city which is somewhat neglected compared to St. Petersburg and Moscow. The Kremlin itself is free but do get a guide.
2. Stolby National Park
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5.0 based on 808 reviews
Strangely shaped cliffs lure locals and tourists to this popular park, which offers hiking and a wonderful retreat from the city.
Reviewed By t0byb0by - Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland
Me and my travel mate visited Stolby with a local guide named Pawel in the Winter. The nature is just amazing and very fascinating rock formations. The Stolby it's a must see when you are in Krasnoyarks. Its just a 20 min bus ride away from the city.
3. Kazan Kremlin
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5.0 based on 3,783 reviews
The historic fortress dating back to the 16th to 19th centuries.
Reviewed By 30vladimirr - Moscow, Russia
Kazan Kremlin, an amazing historical place, on the banks of the Volga River. the walls and towers of the Kremlin are very well preserved. The Kremlin itself in architecture is very similar to the Pskov Kremlin. Also white towers and walls, also round towers. I liked the building very much. It was in winter, a cold wind was blowing from the river, it was -23 Celsius, snow was falling, so we moved from museum to museum. On the territory of the Kremlin, there is a museum of the history of this break off and the emergence of the Kazan Khanate in the beginning, and so on. I recommend to visit those who are fond of history, like me).
4. The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra
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5.0 based on 1,449 reviews
The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra “In the land of Moscow and all over the world there is no other monastery equal to this one…” - Archdeacon Paul of Aleppa
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
One of the highlights of our trip to Russia, (my wife’s and myself, her sister, and my brother in law) was without any doubt our trip to the Golden Ring and especially to The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra church in the city of Sergiev Posad which is considered to be one of the most important religious centers in Russia and a pilgrimage site especially to believers in Orthodox Christianity. Since we arrived with our “private” guide who had “pre-arranged” personal guidance for us, so we “got” a young guide from the church staff who took us under his wings and led us to all the interesting places (and they are many) throughout the site. Explained to us the history of the place from its inception to the present day. Starting from the entrance area with the arched door and the amazing frescoes on the walls and ceiling and later all the spectacular sites (and they are many). In conclusion a most amazing place NOT 2 B MISSED.
5. Kul Sharif Mosque
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5.0 based on 3,413 reviews
Reviewed By Casa62 - Brisbane, Australia
This may be a new mosque compared to others around the world but it's still beautiful. Took photos day and night. The interior is also impressive and its good to spend some quiet time in there when prayers are beung held. One of the symbols of kazan .
6. Yaroslavl Embankment
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5.0 based on 1,777 reviews
Reviewed By kazaNina2015 - St. Petersburg, Russia
One of the most important Russian little charming cities , the capital of Golden ring, I recommend to stay in this city at least for 2 days , as it’s so nice to study about Russian history ( city is more 1000 years old!!!! ) and you can see this city on the Russian note ( guess which one ) Really impressed
7. Kislovodsk National Park
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5.0 based on 1,241 reviews
8. The Motherland Calls Sculpture
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5.0 based on 1,339 reviews
Reviewed By F9182DNelenac - Cyprus, null
This huge statue higher than the statue of liberty was built to commemorate the battle of Stalingrad. Be prepared to climb many steps to reach the statue
9. Vvedenskiy Tolga Convent
10. Samara Embankment
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5.0 based on 996 reviews
Reviewed By 581sergeyk - Katy, United States
I visited Samara in June 2019. Samara Embankment is a nice place to walk. There are two-three very wide walkways going in parallel. A lot of small cafes and fast food booths, bike and scooter rentals are along the walkways. You can see a lost of street artists along the Embankment. Violins, guitars, drums, saxophones etc... ot from ti,e to time even orchestras! On the Volga beach right next to the Embankment you can see many volleyball courts, tennis courts and other sport sites.
