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The world's largest country, spanning grand imperial cities and vast Siberian wilderness. A land of epic scale, deep culture and legendary rail journeys. Check travel advice.
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Russia is a country of staggering scale and cultural depth, stretching across eleven time zones from the imperial grandeur of Moscow and St Petersburg to the frozen frontier of Siberia and the Arctic.
Its cultural riches are immense: golden-domed cathedrals, world-class ballet and art, and a literary heritage that shaped the modern world, alongside some of the planet's last great wilderness around Lake Baikal and beyond.
The legendary Trans-Siberian Railway remains one of travel's ultimate soft adventures. Note that travel conditions and advisories for Russia can change; always check current UK government travel advice before making any plans.
Weather & timing in Russia RIGHT NOW 25° partly cloudy
Best Jun–Aug · Shoulder Apr–May, Sep
- Jan 6° / -4°
- Feb 8° / -2°
- Mar 12° / 2°
- Apr 18° / 8°
- May 24° / 14°
- Jun 28° / 18°
- Jul 30° / 20°
- Aug 28° / 18°
- Sep 24° / 14°
- Oct 18° / 8°
- Nov 12° / 2°
- Dec 8° / -2°
Cities and regions worth your time
5 destinations in Russia — pick a base or link them into a route.
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Assumption Cathedral and Monastery of the town-island of Sviyazhsk
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Cultural and Historic Ensemble of the Solovetsky Islands
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Historical Centre of the City of Yaroslavl
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Saint Petersburg
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St Petersburg
Russia's imperial showpiece: the Hermitage, White Nights, baroque palaces and 300 km of glittering canals on the Baltic coast.
4–6 days
Nature, culture & hidden gems
Editorial content coming soon
We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Russia. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.