A few years ago, the word "vacation" was certainly associated with distant overseas countries, comfortable hotels, as well as tedious flights and considerable cash costs.
Today, more and more Russians spend their holidays in the vast expanses of our homeland. Indeed, in Russia there are so many picturesque corners, historical cities, monuments of architecture, culture, about which many have not even heard of.
What cities of Russia attract tourists more than others? We bring to your attention a unique rating:
1 place - St. Petersburg
This city is not in vain called the "cultural capital." It contains the best examples of world architecture from different eras: Kazan Cathedral, Peterhof, the Winter Palace and much more. In the Hermitage you can admire a unique collection of paintings. The attention of youth will attract a large number of nightclubs and unusual restaurants. You can find inexpensive and decent housing in this city quickly enough by typing in the search engine the phrase "St. Petersburg hotels metro search".
2nd place - Moscow
This is the political and historical center of our country. It will pleasantly surprise you with the intersection of modernity and antiquity. The tour should begin with Red Square. Be sure to visit St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Lenin Mausoleum, climb the Vorobyovy Gory and of course look at the Kremlin. In Moscow, you can unwind on various excursions, go for a walk in fashion shops, visit all kinds of catering establishments, exhibitions, cinemas, etc. And Orekhovo hotels will delight guests of the capital with excellent service and affordable price.
3rd place - Kazan
The most popular place for tourists is the famous Kazan Kremlin.
4th place - Yekaterinburg
Intellectual tourists like to visit Yekaterinburg. There are a huge number of libraries, theaters, museums.
5th place - Kaliningrad
This land has long been famous for its beautiful amber jewelry. The main attraction of the city is the Cathedral.
6th place - Nizhny Novgorod
A mixture of cultures in this marvelous city attracts tourists from all over Russia (Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, stone cathedrals, a futuristic planetarium, medieval-style monasteries).
7th place - Samara
In Samara, you should definitely try the most popular products of this city: chocolate, vodka and beer.
8th place - Krasnoyarsk
In a unique reserve of world significance “Pillars” there are granite formations that attract climbers here.
9th place - Irkutsk
Near the city is the largest lake in Russia - Baikal.
10th place - Sochi
An amazing city that everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime!