Russia
St.Petersburg, Russia.
Why visit Russia
The world's largest country offers it all, from historic cities and idyllic countryside to artistic riches, epic train rides and vodka-fuelled nightlife.
Top places to visit in Russia
Discover the best attractions in Russia from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
Attraction in St PetersburgState Hermitage Museum
Attraction in MoscowSt Basil's Cathedral
Attraction in St PetersburgKunstkamera
Attraction in St PetersburgYusupov Palace
Attraction in MoscowMoscow Kremlin
Attraction in MoscowLenin's Mausoleum
Attraction in St PetersburgMariinsky Theatre
Travel Guides
Russia travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
Find practical guidance from our team of contributors around the world who bring their decades of first-hand travel experience to your next trip.
Things to Know
When it comes to tourism, the 2018 World Cup opened the door, and Russia’s government looks set to open it even further in the coming years, making it easier than ever for visitors to obtain visas
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5 Shops
Follow our top tips to find the very best shopping in Moscow, from malls and antique markets, to food stalls and Russian designs.
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Russia and beyond
destinationSt Petersburg
destinationMoscow![Western Siberian Eagle Owl [Bubo Bubo Sibericus] in full flight](https://lp-cms-production.imgix.net/2019-06/531770715_high.jpg?auto=format,compress&q=72&fit=crop&w=360&ar=1:1)
destinationWestern Siberia
destinationRussian Far East
destinationVladivostok
destinationKamchatka
destinationYakutsk
destinationSakhalin Island