Places of Interest in Russia

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Russia, also officially known as the Russian Federation, is a country

Russia, also officially known as the Russian Federation, is a country situated

in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects.
From northwest to southeast, Russia shares land borders with Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland (both with Kaliningrad Oblast), Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea.
It shares maritime borders with Japan by the Sea of Okhotsk and the U.S. state of Alaska across the Bering Strait. At 17,075,400 square kilometres (6,592,800 sq mi), Russia is the largest country in the world, covering more than one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area. Russia is also the world's ninth most populous nation with 143 million people as of 2012.
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Moscow and Saint Petersburg The capital of Russia is Moscow, and

Moscow and Saint Petersburg

The capital of Russia is Moscow, and it’s

the biggest city in the country. Another big and famous city in Russia is Saint Petersburg. It has once been a capital of the country. These two cities have the majority of Russian sights. 

Moscow

Saint Petersburg

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For example, the Kremlin, which is situated in the heart of

For example, the Kremlin, which is situated in the heart of

Moscow, the Bolshoi Theater, which is also in Moscow and many others. Saint-Petersburg is famous by its magnificent architecture. Almost every building in the city looks like a rare masterpiece. 

The Kremlin

The Bolshoi Theater

The State Hermitage Museum

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Golden Ring Many people take trips along some Russian cities, called

Golden Ring

Many people take trips along some Russian cities, called Golden

Ring. The Golden Ring of Russia includes such cities as Suzdal, Vladimir, Ivanovo, Yaroslavl and many others. These cities are famous for their rich history and ancient churches. Also, tourists can take part in some authentic festivals when visiting these cities.

Suzdal

Vladimir

Yaroslavl

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Another famous sight in Russia is situated in the center of

Another famous sight in Russia is situated in the center of

Asia. It’s called Altay. Many tourists want to see this amazing region, which is known for its crystal clear lakes, high mountains and other natural wonders. The deepest lake in the world, Baikal, is also situated in Russia, in the East Siberian region.

Lake Baikal