RUSSIAN CITIES

Russia is an immense country which has over the centries become a melting pot of many cultures. It is blessed with many areas of natural beauty,ranging from deserts to polar ice caps to lush green tropical forests with magnificent waterfalls.

Travellers should not restrict their Russian visit to just Moscow & St.Petersburg,why not branch out and sample some of the other cities that this fascinating country has to offer.

Worldmark's range of services include:-

Due to our extensive oversea's network we are able to offer any client a full range of services. These can be purchased individually or as part of a package.

* Discounted hotels.
* Discounted Flights with British Airways & Transaero.
* Tourist Invitation / Support within hours.
* Business Invitations / Supports.
* Private car transfers.
* Sightseeing & Guided Tours
* Bolshoi Ballet & Opera Tickets
* Rail & Air tickets
* Chauffeur & Car Hire

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Destinations that we feel should be considered:-

We have listed here a brief selection of popular destinations within the Russian interior. There are travel links to most of these destinations via Moscow by plane and we would suggest that you start your trip with an overnight stay in Moscow. Please note that in some areas hotel standards may not be up to Western standards, but this is expected and can add to the experience in a pleasant way.

Siberia

BRATSK
This city offers a range of unique and interesting excursions.These range from hunting trips to a helicopter ride to the site of the major Tungus meteor crash.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Intourist

NOVOSBIRSK
Siberian cultural centre for Ballet & Opera.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Best Eastern

KRASNOYARSK
The largest Siberia port which is rich in stunning scenery and a vast National Park is worth a visit.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Best Eastern

IRKUTSK
A Siberian stop on the Trans Siberian Railway.From here you can visit Lake Baikal,the deepest freshwater lake in thw world.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Best Eastern

CHITA
The capital city of South-East Siberia which is home to the world's richest gold mining areas.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:- tba

Tartartstan

KAZAN
The capital city of Tartarstan offers it's visitors many interesting sights.These include a leaning tower,the Kremlin,and various beautiful mosques & minorets.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Mirage

The White Sea Region

ARKHANANGELSK
A cultural,scienitific and industrial centre and is full of museums,theatre's & galleries.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:Best Eastern

Volga River Region

ASTRAKHAN
A large port sitting in the Volga River region and dates back to the middle ages.The city offers many interestinng sites.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-REd Lion Inn, Elliott.

KOSTROMA
Beautiful city dating back to the 12th century.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Best Eastern

NIZHNI NOVGOROD
Sits 400km from Moscow and where the Volga meets the Oka rivers meet.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Volna Hotel

SAMARA
Dating back to 1586 and stretches out for over 50km along the banks of the river.The city has an interesting historical past.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Renaissance

Golden Ring & Moscow State

KURSK
In the 16th century it was the centre of trade & crafts which is reflected in the cities monuments. More recently it was the scene of a major tank battle in WWII.

SUZDAL
A delightful and charming town.These are plenty of wonderful sights to keep a visitor busy and is well worth a visit.

VLADIMIR
Near Moscow and is one of the oldest cities in Russia.The city has a rich history which is reflected in it's galleries & museums

Baltic Sea Coast

KALINGRAD
Dates back to 1255 and is steeped in history.The city has now blossomed into a city full of green parks,public gardens and delightful boulvards.This area is also home to lush green pine forests and sand beaches that stretch out along the Baltic Sea coast.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:- Deima,Baltica.

Ural Mountains

EKATERINBURG
Founded in 1723 and sits on the banks of the Isset River.It is the historical centre of the region and is rich with architectural monuments,galleries and museums.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Atrium Palace,Transhotel

ORENBURG
A bustling city with over 500,000 occupants.It is a major industrial centre with most companies belonging to the Gas industry.

PERM
Excellent cultural centre for ballet & opera scene.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Mikos,Ural.

Artic Ocean

MURMANSK
The largest Russian sea port in the Arctic Ocean. Has become popular with tourists wishing to ample the nature of the region.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Valgalla,Merid

The Black Sea Coast

SOCHI.
Due top it's unique location on the Black Sea coast. Sochi offers a mild subtropical climate and hs plenty of interesting attractions to keep any visitor occupied.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:- Radisson SAS

Kampchatka Peninsula & The Pacific Coast

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY
A large seaport giving access to the Pacific Ocean.The city has become popular with tourists because of the unique nature and florna of the Peninsula.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Best Eastern

VLADIVOSTOK
Is the centre of must things nauctical and offers access to the Pacific Coast
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Hyundai,Versailes

Sakhalin Islands

YUZHNO SAKHALINSK
The largest city of the Sakhalin Islands
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Sakhalin Sapporo

Bashkortostan

Important gateway to Central Asis.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:- Best Esatern.

Southern Russia

KISLOVODSK
It is considered by many to be the gem of Southern Russia. The area is full of spa's and mineral springs.

KRASNODAR
Can be found on the bank of the Kuban River and was founded by the Cossacks in 1793.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Intourist

ROSTOV-ON-DON
The area's biggest city with a population of 1.3m.It has developed into one of Russia's largest industrial centres and is a major rail junction.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Intourist

Onega Lake

PETROZAVODSK
Sits on the shores of the lake and offers visitors the chance to visit the Kivach nature reserve,with it's 50 waterfalls and the health resort at Martsialny Vody.
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Prionezhsky

Buryat

ULAN-UDE
The capital of the Autonomous republic. Sits at the foot of a mountain range and is divided by the Uda River. The city has a strange blend of Buddhist temples, which indicates that this is the predominating faith. Ulan-Ude is the only place in Russia where Buddhism is openly practised
SUGGESTED HOTELS:-Buryatia

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Travel Warning / Information

Please refer to our Moscow page for this information.

Please refer to the Moscow page for this relevant information.

Please refer to the relevant to relevant Russian visa/invitation page for this information.

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