Going On A Holiday To Russia
Russia has long been a favoured holiday destination due to its amazing historical background, diverse tourist attractions and rich culture and with a number of places to visit including cathedrals, majestic monuments and a number of museums it is no wonder it is growing in popularity.
One of the most famous cities in Russia to visit is St Petersburg which is also known as the 'Venice of the North'. Within the city you will find a number of places to visit including Summer Palace, The Kazan and St Isaacs Cathedrals and the Smolny Convent. If you like art then take a trip to The Hermitage Museum which was founded back in 1764 and displays works from artists like Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci and Monet amongst many others.
Moscow is probably the most well-known city in Russia and is visited by hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. It is the building designs that attract people to the city along with the many museums scattered all over the city boasting invaluable monuments of history and the culture of Russia. The Kremlin and Red Square are two other popular tourist attractions in Moscow.
The Russian city of Novgrod is situated on the Volka and Oka rivers and was founded by Grand Prince Yuri back in 1221. The Novgrod Kremlin is a popular tourist attraction and is famously known for its ancient structural beauty.
To see a whole lot more of the country, the Trans-Siberian Railway offer an eight day trip exploring forests and small villages in more outback regions. A visit to Lake Baikal is also included which is home to more than 2500 species of animals. The lake is over 30 million years old and is also home to Siberian Seals. Also known for there beautiful lakes are Altay Mountains and the most popular Lake is certainly Lake Telefskoye which is famous for its unspoilt scenery and beauty.
Between May and August is by far the best time to visit Russia on holiday to be able to see the sights in nice sunny weather. These months are also peak holiday times being the summer months. Travel visa's are required to visit Russia, even on a short stay, so ensure you apply for the visa well in advance. With the correct documentation a visa should take approximately 6 weeks to process. If you are travelling on business you may also need to obtain a letter of invitation from your employer in the country.
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Visit http://direct-visas.co.uk to find out more on how to go about applying for a visa to Russia.
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