Three Capitals

"Leningrad" Restaurant

Dinner in the heart of the capital after your journey.

Address: 24A Leningradsky Avenue, Building 7, Moscow

Website: restoranleningrad.ru

Azimut Olympic Hotel

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of classic Moscow hospitality.

Address: 18/1 Olimpiysky Avenue, Moscow

Website: azimuthotels.com

Lesnaya Safmar Hotel 4*

A hotel in the very heart of city life.

Address: 15 Lesnaya Street, Moscow

Website: lesnaya.moscow-hi.ru

Moscow Sightseeing Tour

Discover the main symbols of the Russian capital on an eventful sightseeing tour of Moscow. The itinerary includes photo stops at the city's iconic landmarks: the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Sparrow Hills, and Red Square.

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

A majestic white cathedral crowned with golden domes. It is the main church of the Russian Orthodox Church. The history of the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour began more than 200 years ago. It was conceived as a monument to the heroes of the Patriotic War of 1812 — an expression of gratitude to God for saving the homeland and for the victory over Napoleon. Construction took almost 44 years, with the finest masters of the era creating its exterior and interior decoration. The consecration of the cathedral in 1883 was a truly nationwide event. Yet the memorial church was destined to stand for only 48 years. After the communists came to power, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour was blown up in December 1931. A colossal Palace of the Soviets — a symbol of the new communist era — was planned for the site. But with the outbreak of World War II, construction was frozen, and the Palace never rose above its foundations. In the 1960s, the excavation pit was put to use as the open-air "Moskva" swimming pool. After the collapse of the USSR, it was decided to rebuild the cathedral. Reconstruction took about five years, and since 1999, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour has once again graced its original site.

Address: 15 Volkhonka Street, Moscow

Opening hours: The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
(from 1:00 pm on Mondays)

Website: xxc.ru

Sparrow Hills

Sparrow Hills is one of Moscow's seven hills and one of the most beautiful spots in the city. By day, students from nearby Lomonosov Moscow State University stroll here, while on warm evenings the area becomes a gathering place for motorcyclists. It was here that the legendary electronic musician Jean-Michel Jarre staged a spectacular laser show for Moscow's 850th anniversary.

Address: Sparrow Hills Nature Reserve, Moscow

Red Square

A marketplace, farmland, a sacred site, a cemetery, a parade ground, a menagerie, a concert venue, a place of executions, a public forum, and a tourist mecca… Red Square has been all of these. It forms a single architectural ensemble with the Moscow Kremlin and is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Address: Red Square, Moscow

Website: kreml.ru

Alexander Garden

The Neglinnaya River once flowed where the garden now stands. After the end of the Patriotic War of 1812, Emperor Alexander I ordered the river to be channeled underground, and gardens were laid out on the reclaimed land. The gardens were designed by architect Osip Bove in the 1820s. This was part of the plan to rebuild Moscow after the great fire, though the grounds were, of course, also intended for the leisure and enjoyment of the city's residents.

Address: Alexander Garden, Moscow

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Eternal Flame

This is a memorial to the Red Army soldiers who died in 1941. The Eternal Flame burns beside it (brought from the Field of Mars in Saint Petersburg). The tombstone bears a soldier's helmet, a laurel branch, and a battle banner, with an inscription at the center: "Your name is unknown, your deed is immortal." To the right of the memorial stretches a granite alley with blocks of dark-red porphyry, each containing capsules of soil brought from the Hero Cities. Beneath the red granite tombstone lie the remains of an unknown soldier who fell at the 40th kilometer of the Leningrad Highway in the winter of 1941.

IL Letterato Café

A small chain of family-run trattorias with an Italian soul and traditions.

Address: 1 Vozdvizhenka Street, Moscow

Website: il-letterato.ru

"Korchma" Restaurant

The perfect place to discover traditional Slavic cuisine after exploring the city's main sights.

Address: 8 Mokhovaya Street, Building 1, Moscow

Website: korchma.ru

Moscow Kremlin

For your first encounter with the Kremlin and its museums, join a guided tour.

Address: Ivanovskaya Square, Moscow

Opening hours: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Ticket offices are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed on Thursdays

Website: kreml.ru

The Armoury Chamber

A treasury museum in the Moscow Kremlin. The core of the museum's collection consists of precious objects kept for centuries in the tsars' treasury and the Patriarch's vestry — items crafted in the Kremlin workshops as well as gifts presented by foreign embassies.

Address: 1 Kremlyovskaya Embankment, Building 3, Moscow

Website: kreml.ru

River Cruise

End the day with a special experience — an evening cruise along the Moskva River aboard a Radisson boat. Enjoy panoramic views of the capital's lights as you glide past famous landmarks, and relax over dinner on board in complete comfort.

Address: Taras Shevchenko Embankment, Kievskaya metro station

Website: radisson-cruise.ru

Tretyakov Gallery

One of the largest collections of Russian art, holding more than 190,000 works. Pavel Tretyakov began collecting paintings by Russian artists in 1856, displaying them in the living rooms of his home. As the collection grew, new premises were needed to exhibit it, and from 1872 onward, extensions were added to the house. During Tretyakov's lifetime, this was done five times.

Address: 10 Lavrushinsky Lane, Building 4, Moscow

Website: tretyakovgallery.ru

VDNH

This exhibition complex is a captivating place with lavish flowerbeds and fountains, tree-lined alleys, ponds, and open spaces. Here you can lose track of time, spending a whole day wandering among dozens of diverse pavilions. Learning, discovering new things, and having fun — all of this is possible at VDNH, with its fascinating museums, elevated eco-trail, animal farm, oceanarium, Ferris wheel, and many other exciting attractions.

Address: 119 Prospekt Mira, VDNH metro station

Website: vdnh.ru

Pavilion No. 34. The "Cosmonautics and Aviation" Center

One of the largest space-exploration museum complexes in Russia and worldwide. The "Cosmonautics and Aviation" Center will immerse you in the wondrous world of the space industry. Genuine artifacts and full-scale models of spacecraft showcase major 20th-century projects and the achievements of Russian space exploration. The pavilion's design bureau section presents research in space medicine, biology, and astronomy. You'll also discover plenty of fascinating insights into modern space exploration, technological progress, and the visions of intergalactic travel proposed by futurists and science-fiction writers.

Address: 119 Prospekt Mira, Pavilion No. 34, Moscow

Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00 am-10:00 pm
Closed on Mondays

Website: vdnh.ru

"Sun of Moscow" Ferris Wheel

From a height of 140 meters, you can watch the city below and admire its iconic landmarks. See Moscow spread out before you from a bird's-eye view! Enjoy panoramic vistas of the capital and unforgettable views stretching up to 50 kilometers. VDNH, Ostankino Park, the Stalin-era skyscrapers, the Spasskaya Tower, the White House, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Moscow City business district, and other symbols of the city — in 18 minutes and 40 seconds, the Ferris wheel offers views of more than 30 of Moscow's iconic sites.

Address: 3, 2nd Ostankinskaya Street, Moscow, Russia

Opening hours: 11:00 am-9:40 pm

Website: tickets.moscow-sun.ru

Zaryadye Park

Calling it simply a park hardly does it justice. Around you are science labs, exhibition spaces, multimedia complexes, and even an underground greenhouse. Add to that landscaped areas, architectural landmarks, and favorite open-air viewpoints — this is what Zaryadye is all about.

Address: 6 Varvarka Street, Building 1, Moscow

Website: welcome.zaryadyepark.ru

The Floating Bridge

This is not a traditional bridge connecting two banks, but a cantilevered pedestrian walkway designed as both an architectural feature and an observation deck. The viewing platform offers panoramic views of the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, the Raushskaya and Moskvoretskaya embankments, Kitay-Gorod, the Osipov apartment house (now the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow), and the Stalin-era skyscraper at the mouth of the Yauza River. Evening is the best time for photos, when the city lights up.

"Voskhod" Restaurant

Here, the traditions of Russian cuisine are reimagined with elegant, refined presentation. Modern Russian cuisine naturally takes on a fresh, light, and playful character, offering unexpected interpretations of diverse local ingredients and creating an open-minded and innovative culinary space.

Address: 6 Varvarka Street, Building 7, Zaryadye Park

Website: voshodrest.ru

"Cosmos" Hotel 4*

The hotel is located in the center of Murmansk — the largest city above the Arctic Circle.

Address: 17 Knipovicha Street, Murmansk

Website: murmansk.cosmosgroup.ru

"Azimut" Hotel 4*

The hotel stands on the city's central Five Corners Square, in the tallest building above the Arctic Circle. Its windows offer unforgettable panoramic views of the city and Kola Bay.

Address: 82 Lenin Avenue, Murmansk

Website: azimuthotels.com

"Meridian" Hotel 4*

At this hotel, you'll experience the hospitality and warmth of the Arctic.

Address: 5/23 Vorovskogo Street, Murmansk

Website: meridian-hotel.ru

Sightseeing Tour

Get to know Murmansk — the world's largest city above the Arctic Circle and the true capital of the Russian Arctic. During the sightseeing tour, you'll see the city's main attractions and learn about its heroic history, the exploration and development of the Far North, and its significance for Arctic expeditions.

Nuclear Icebreaker "Lenin"

One of the highlights will be a visit to the legendary nuclear icebreaker "Lenin" — the world's first nuclear-powered surface ship. Walk the decks of the famous icebreaker, explore its interior compartments, and learn how crews navigated Arctic ice and kept the Northern Sea Route open. This tour brings the history of Arctic exploration to life and introduces you to a unique symbol of Russia's engineering achievements.

Address: Portovy Proezd, near Building No. 25, Murmansk

Opening hours: Wednesday through Sunday
12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm

Website: rosatomflot.ru

"Sampo" Restaurant

Contemporary cuisine of the Russian North Every element of the cuisine, every recipe, is a tribute to northern traditions and a pursuit of new gastronomic discoveries — so every guest will find something to their liking on the menu.

Address: 62, Polyarnye Zori Street, Murmansk

Website: sampo.rest

Northern Lights Hunt

Discover the magic of the Arctic through one of nature's most breathtaking spectacles. In autumn and winter, set off on a hunt for the northern lights — a unique journey in search of the colorful lights dancing in the night sky over the Kola Peninsula. In summer, a special polar-day experience awaits you — a picnic under the midnight sun with panoramic views of Kola Bay. A specially equipped area will be set up with snacks and drinks, where you can savor the beauty of northern nature, the endless daylight, and the unique Arctic landscapes.

"Northern Lights" Outdoor Activity Park

Here you'll meet huskies and reindeer. In winter, enjoy a snowmobile ride, in summer, explore the area on ATVs. Visit a traditional Sámi tent, known as a chum, and take photos wearing traditional Sámi clothing.

Address: Structure 467, Severnoye Siyanie Street, Murmansk

Opening hours: Winter season: Monday—Thursday, 9:00 am-7:00 pm;
Friday—Sunday, 9:00 am-8:00 pm.
Summer season: Monday—Thursday, 9:00 am-6:00 pm;
Friday—Sunday, 9:00 am-7:00 pm.

Website: myaurora51.ru

Website: sevs51@mail.ru

Ice Floating in Kola Bay

Ice floating is a safe way to experience icy water in extreme conditions. A special suit protects your body from the cold and water, allowing you to float effortlessly. You can relax and serenely take in the scenery, or splash around to your heart's content. You don't even need to know how to swim. What makes this activity truly special is that it takes place in the harsh, icy waters of Kola Bay.

"Northern Lights" Residence 4*

A glamping hotel with dome houses and the only mirrored houses of their kind above the Arctic Circle. Every house offers panoramic views. In winter, watch the northern lights right from your bed; in summer, enjoy the polar day — an equally astonishing phenomenon when the sun never dips below the horizon.

Address: Tuloma village, Kolsky Municipal District, Murmansk Oblast

Website: arctichotel.ru

"Lapland Village" Tourist Complex

Here you can escape the daily routine and enjoy the peace of nature and the beauty and tranquility of the forest. In your free time, relax on the grounds of the complex. Take a leisurely stroll among the picturesque scenery, soak up the atmosphere of the place, and savor the silence of northern nature. A special way to end the day is a visit to the banya complex with several types of steam rooms. Traditional bathhouse rituals will help you relax and recharge, while a warm gathering around an authentic samovar will create an atmosphere of Russian hospitality and provide a relaxing end to an eventful day of sightseeing.

Address: Building 7, Laplandskaya Territory, Murmansk Oblast

Website: laplandvillage.ru

Sea Urchin Processing Facility

We invite you to visit a working sea urchin processing facility, where you can prepare sea urchin roe with your own hands — enjoy it on the spot or have it professionally packaged to take away.

Address: 25A Sverdlova Street, Murmansk

Website: ikraezha.com

Website: dimovavv@gmail.com

Memorial "To the Defenders of the Soviet Arctic during the Great Patriotic War" ("Alyosha")

"Murmansk's Alyosha" is the affectionate name locals use for this monument to the defenders of the Arctic, unveiled in 1974. Sculptor Isaak Brodsky and architect Igor Pokrovsky created the image of a soldier wearing a military cape with a submachine gun over his shoulder: he stands with his back to Murmansk, gazing westward — the direction from which war came in 1941. The 35.5-meter figure on a seven-meter pedestal is one of the tallest monuments in Russia. Its platform offers panoramic views of the city and Kola Bay. The memorial ensemble includes the Eternal Flame platform and a three-sided pyramid symbolizing a battle banner lowered in mourning. Nearby stand two anti-aircraft guns: anti-aircraft batteries were once stationed on this hill to protect the city and the port from air raids. The ensemble also includes a stele inscribed: “To the Defenders of the Arctic — the soldiers of the 14th Army, the 19th Army, the Red Banner Northern Fleet, the 7th Air Army, Border Detachments No. 82 and 100, and the partisan units ‘Soviet Murman,’ ‘Bolshevik of the Arctic,’ ‘Polyarnik,’ ‘Stalinets,’ and ‘Bolshevik.’ Glory to those who defended this land!” The memorial is currently closed for renovation, but "Alyosha" can still be seen from many spots around Murmansk.

Address: Zelyony Mys Hill, Murmansk

"Tsarskaya Okhota" Restaurant

A taste of the Russian North. For a quarter of a century, this gastronomic landmark has been one of Murmansk's best-known culinary symbols.

Address: 86 Kolsky Avenue, Murmansk

Website: hcarskaya-ohota

Cosmos Hotel Group

A hotel chain with a high standard of service.

Website: cosmosgroup.ru

Peterhof

The grand summer residence of the emperors. Discover the splendor of Peterhof — the famous "capital of fountains" and one of the crown jewels of Russian palace and landscape design. In summer, enjoy a stroll through the picturesque Lower Park with its magnificent fountains, alleys, and unique landscape compositions. In winter, when the parks settle into a tranquil atmosphere, discover the grandeur of the Grand Peterhof Palace, exploring its state rooms and learning about the history and interiors of the imperial residence.

Address: 2 Razvodnaya Street, Peterhof

Website: peterhofmuseum.ru

"Krasny Kabachok" Restaurant

Peter the Great feasted here, Alexander Pushkin caroused here, and Catherine II, Alexander I, and Nicholas II all paid visits. Mikhail Lermontov immortalized Peterhof's finest restaurant in his poem "Mongo."

Address: 134A Sankt-Peterburgskoye Highway, Peterhof

Website: redkabak

Kronstadt

Take a trip to Kronstadt — a legendary fortress city on Kotlin Island and an important symbol of Russia's naval history. During the tour, you'll explore the city's architectural monuments, learn about its role in the development of the Russian Navy, and see its main attractions. Here you can stroll along the picturesque embankment, see the historic forts, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding waters.

Saint Petersburg Sightseeing Tour

Set off on a sightseeing tour of Saint Petersburg and discover the main symbols of the Northern Capital. Your guide will tell you about the city's history, its architectural masterpieces, and the events that shaped Saint Petersburg. The tour includes visits to souvenir shops, where you can pick out city-themed gifts and keepsakes as reminders of your trip. The first part of the route includes photo stops at the city's iconic landmarks: the Peter and Paul Fortress, the legendary cruiser "Aurora," and the majestic Saint Isaac's Cathedral.

Peter and Paul Fortress

Peter the Great personally designed the fortification together with French engineer Joseph-Gaspard Lambert de Guérin. A cherished tradition of the city on the Neva is the midday cannon shot fired from the walls of the Naryshkin Bastion. On the Neva side lies a sandy beach, popular with locals and tourists alike.

Address: Zayachy Island, Saint Petersburg

Opening hours: 7:00 am-8:30 pm (Zayachy Island grounds),
9:50 am-7:30 pm (within the fortress walls)

Website: spbmuseum.ru

Cruiser "Aurora"

Over its more than 100-year history, this legendary first-rank cruiser has witnessed many landmark events in Russian history. The "Aurora" fought in the Battle of Tsushima during the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, and on October 25, 1917, its blank shot signaled the Bolshevik storming of the Winter Palace. From 1923, the cruiser served as a training ship, though during the Siege of Leningrad its crew once again took part in combat.

Address: 2 Petrogradskaya Embankment, Saint Petersburg

Website: cruiser_aurora

Saint Isaac's Cathedral

The majestic building we see today is the fourth church dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, the patron saint of Peter I. The first version bore little resemblance to the current 100-meter structure: it was a wooden church with a dozen mica windows. Architect Auguste de Montferrand devoted 40 years of his life to building the present cathedral. Driving the piles to reinforce the ground alone took five years — there was even a joke at the time that the logs sinking one after another into the marshy soil had damaged the pavement of New York on the opposite side of the planet. During the Siege of Leningrad, museum exhibits were stored in the cathedral's basements — in the hope that German pilots would spare the cathedral and use it as a navigational landmark. Shells nevertheless exploded nearby: several of the 112 monolithic columns still bear shrapnel scars. And the landscaped square surrounding the cathedral saved Leningraders from starvation in the 1940s: vegetables were grown in its flowerbeds.

Address: Saint Isaac's Square, Saint Petersburg

Website: cathedral.ru

"Tamozhnya" Restaurant

The menu is inspired by recipes from across the vast Russian Empire, including river and sea fish dishes with sturgeon, tender boiled and roasted meats, pies and pirozhki, pelmeni and vareniki, assorted pickled and fermented vegetables.

Address: 2, Birzhevoy Proezd, Saint Petersburg

Website: russrest.ru

The Hermitage

Conclude your journey through Saint Petersburg with a visit to one of the largest and most famous museums in the world — the State Hermitage Museum. During the guided tour, you'll explore the museum's main collections, see the magnificent interiors of the Winter Palace, and learn about unique works of art from different eras and cultures. It will be a brilliant finale to a journey filled with history, beauty, and unforgettable experiences.

Address: 34 Palace Embankment, Saint Petersburg

Website: hermitagemuseum.org

"King Pong" Restaurant

Asian dishes from China, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Singapore, and other countries.

Address: 16 Bolshaya Morskaya Street, Saint Petersburg

Website: kingpong.ru

"Chang" Restaurant

Authentic Thai cuisine

Website: changcafe.ru

Tour of Saint Isaac's Cathedral

Visit one of Saint Petersburg's main architectural symbols — the majestic Saint Isaac's Cathedral. During the tour, you'll learn the story of its creation, discover the features of its architecture and interior decoration, and see its magnificent mosaics, murals, and unique decorative elements. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of one of Russia's most beautiful cathedrals, which has graced the Northern Capital for centuries.

Address: Saint Isaac's Square, Saint Petersburg

Website: cathedral.ru

Museum of Russian Vodka

The Museum of Russian Vodka is located in Saint Petersburg, in the former barracks of the Life Guards Horse Regiment. The exhibition is divided into sections by era and features antique bottles, corks, labels, documents, household items, and wax figures.

Address: 4 Konnogvardeysky Boulevard, Saint Petersburg

Website: muzey-russkoy-vodki