Russia
Russia is the biggest country in the world, most of it lies in Asia, but since almost all the cities and the people live in the European part, Russia is considered Europe. Throughout its history, it had links with Europe and much of this can be seen when you visit the two biggest cities; Moscow and Saint Petersburg. If you like art then you probably won’t have to go anywhere else in the world since there is so much of it. But don’t forget to explore the old Russian towns with its beautiful churches around Moscow. Visiting Kizhi Pogost was also very memorable.
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Cultural baptism: Russia, how to prepare your visit.
To really get to know Russia, you need to interact with the people there. In the end, there is no real substitute for human interaction. But there are a lot of things you can do to make those meetings go smoother, like learning Russian, develop a common frame of reference and study Russian culture and…
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UNESCO World heritage site review: Architectural Ensemble of the Trinity Sergius Lavra in Sergiev Posad
The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is a still working Orthodox monastery and a popular site of pilgrimage and tourism. The monastery is the spiritual centre of the Russian Orthodox Church. It is situated in the town of Sergiev Posad, about 75 km north from Moscow and part of Russia’s Golden Ring. The monastery is…
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UNESCO World heritage site review: Kizhi Pogost
Kizhi Pogost is the most important tourist destination in Russian Karelia. But is it worth the visit? Globazine reviews this UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring its history, beauty, uniqueness, and experience. Continue reading to learn more! Kizhi Pogost is not a single building but three different ones. The pogost is the area within the wooden…
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Here are the 9 highlights of the impressive Golden Ring
Moscow has its many ring roads driving you crazy while circling this huge metropolis. But a couple of hours outside Moscow lies another ring, the Golden Ring. This imaginary circle links several ancient Russian cities. These Golden Ring cities, once were the heart of Russian culture and power before the supremacy of Moscow. Most of…
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The best things to do in the vibrant city of Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg was the brainchild of Tsar Peter the Great. Once a swamp, now it’s a beautiful bustling city on the Finnish Gulf. There is a lot to explore. The two major tourist attractions are the palaces and the museums. This combination comes together in the Hermitage Museum, this winter palace is one of the…
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How to spend four wonderful days in the city of Moscow
Moscow is an enormous city, capital of the biggest country in the world and home to more than twelve million residents. It houses about 10 per cent of the total population of a country that covers 1/8 of the Earth’s inhabitable land area. Most of Moscow is a concrete jungle, but there is so much…
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