So-called “gateway to Asia”, Ural mountains gave a name to the Ural Federal District. In its capital city, Yekaterinburg, one may learn about the tragic end of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II and his family. Nowadays Yekaterinburg serves as a center for winter sports like skiing and ice skating.
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Definitely off-the-bitten-track region of Russia: Far Eastern Federal district with its capital Khabarovsk - educational and industrial center, surrounded by stunning nature and remarkable villages. One of them is Sikachi-Alyan which attract visitors from all over the world.
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The biggest and most famous city of the Volga Federal District is Nizhny Novgorod. This town is full of history and culture. The Tartarstan Republic is situated in the far east of Europe and serves as a bridge between the European and Asian parts of Russia.
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An old Cossack proverb says: "Everyone is happy in a quest on the Don". Here you'll find ample opportunity for a taste of history and clean air. One can enjoy peaceful walks, lounging by the lake or sailing along the Don River.
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Siberian federal district has a lot to offer to a curious traveller who has already seen Moscow and Saint Petersburg and looking to explore Russia on a deeper level. Lean more about the cities of Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Omsk and the natural wonders: Stolby Reserve, breath-taking landscapes of Altai Republic and of course, world-famous Lake Baikal
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The region is situated in the center of the European part of Russia. This region is very Russian. It has all the marks of Russian Orthodoxy and the Russian character, even the language (dialect) differs from, let's say, the St. Petersburg area. Extremely beautiful, large, old, white churches are scattered throughout the land and the countryside abounds with Russia's legendary birch trees - the land is really inspiring!
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The North Western region is situated in the central part of the Eastern European plateau. St. Petersburg, also known as 'Russia's cultural capital' and 'the window on the West', is located here. Other important places in the region are the ancient towns of Pskov, and Novgorod; Veliky Ustug - the official residence of Ded Moroz (Russian Santa Claus), Komi and Karelia republics famous for their incredible nature.
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As you already know, Russia is huge. And with any big, complicated object, the best way to understand it is to first divide it into different parts.That is exactly what we will attempt to do here - divide and conquer.
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Russia is the world’s largest country, spanning from Scandinavia to America. Moscow and St. Petersburg are probably the most well-known Russian cities, but there are also Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, and more. Learn about Russia's largest cities, their location, their history and things to do in them.
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