A short guide about Backpacking travel to Russia
The Russian Federation has for many years been a land of mystery and intrigue to Westerners. For hundreds of years, depending on the direction of political winds, Russia has been an enigma, a friend, or an enemy of the West. Russia is geographically enormous, far larger than Canada or the United States. It is still the biggest country in the world, stretching from Poland to Korea and from the Polar Regions to the deserts of Asia. It is also the country with the most number of neighbours in the world.
It is a miraculous country and still mysterious to many foreigners, with many cultural and historic treasures, unspoiled nature; and industrious, bright and hospitable people. Russia mothered Peter and Catherine the Great, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Pushkin, Tchaikovsky, and Nabokov among others, who have contributed to the rich cultural heritage.
On this huge landmass there are many of the world’s greatest sights to discover. St Petersburg and Moscow are surely exciting places to start your sightseeing of Russia, with world class museums, churches and other historic centres well worth exploring.
Tourabout has many tours on offer to this enchanting land, from privately escorted tours of the Red Square, the Kremlin and the Armoury Museum in Moscow. Or to Vladivostok on the Trans Siberian Express through the largest country in the world, passing spectacular and the ever-changing scenery of Russia.