Sights of Russia

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Red Square Red Square is one of the most famous Russia's



Red Square

Red Square is one of the most famous

Russia's places of interest. It is located right in the heart of Moscow.
Many significant buildings surround Red Square. There is the Kremlin, Lenin's Mausoleum, Saint Basil's Cathedral, GUM trading house and Kazan Cathedral there. The State Historical Museum is also located in the square.
Red Square is the place where a lot of festivals are celebrated.
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The Kremlin



The Kremlin

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The Hermitage

The Hermitage




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Saint Basil's Cathedral is located in Red Square. This Orthodox church


Saint Basil's Cathedral is located in Red Square. This Orthodox

church is a world-famous landmark. The church was built in the XVI century by order of Ivan the Terrible. There are 11 domes in Saint Basil's Cathedral. Its height is 65 metres.
In the XX century the church was open for public as a museum. It is one of the most recognizable tourist attractions. Saint Basil's Cathedral is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 

Saint Basil's Cathedral

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Lake Baikal

Lake Baikal

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Petergof Petergof is a small town which has great tourist and

Petergof

Petergof is a small town which has great tourist and scientific

significance. In the XVIII century the emperor's country residence was located there.
The town is located not far from Saint Petersburg and is well-known for its landmarks. These places of interest include the palace ensemble called Petergof with its numerous fountains, alleys and the Peterhof Grand Palace.
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The Golden Ring


The Golden Ring

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The Kizhi Pogost Kizhi island is famous for its architectural complex


The Kizhi Pogost

Kizhi island is famous for its architectural complex

which consists of two wooden churches and a bell-tower. It was built in the XVIII-XIX centuries.
According to the Russian carpentry traditions of that time, the Church of the Transfiguration was built of wood only with no nails.
The second church, the Church of the Intercession, is an architectural echo of the main church. The bell-tower is located right beside them.