Everyone knows that Russia is a huge country with a great history and rich cultural traditions. And we are glad that you have a desire to get to know her better. Undoubtedly, the way of life in Russia is different from the European or American — we have something to surprise you! Many of you may think Russia is a cold country, where to stay warm, you walk in a fur cap and drank vodka. Yes, in winter it is really cold, but the low temperatures outside the window are compensated by the warmth of communication.
Unique natural resources, objects of national and world cultural and historical heritage are concentrated on the territory of Russia. There are 108 Museum-reserves, 102 state nature reserves, 39 national parks and 68 Federal nature reserves in Russia. According to the world tourism organization, Russia can annually receive up to 70 million Russian and foreign tourists.
Tours of Russia will not leave anyone indifferent. Moscow and St. Petersburg - two capitals from around the world, a rich cultural heritage. Ancient Russian towns, lovely and sincere, are hospitable and welcoming, full of surprises and worthy objects of display.
Russian winter - is skating, snowmobiling, cross-country and ski tours, races on reindeer and dog sledding, winter hunting and fishing, corporate holiday, festive dances, winter merrymaking and fun, Christmas treats and festive banquets. You can go for holiday cottages Leningrad Region, Murmansk and Petrozavodsk, where will ride downhill and cross country skiing, snowmobiling and sleigh rides; You can go to the ski resorts or choose a beach holiday on the Black Sea coast. Whatever you choose, rest in Russia will always be diverse and fascinating.
Most of the foreign guests first of all hurry to see Moscow and St. Petersburg. And that's right, Moscow and St. Petersburg-the center of historical monuments and cultural sites.
MOSCOW
The capital of our vast country. The largest city in Russia. Its historical and cultural center. One of the most beautiful cities in the world! A place where you should definitely visit. It's all about Moscow.
SAINT- PETERSBURG – NORTHERN CAPITAL
The Northern capital of our country. Its cultural center. One of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Majestic St. Petersburg attracts tourists from all over Russia and the world. There are so many interesting things in this city that many of those who have been here want to come back here again and again.
SIBERIA
But, of course, Russia is not only Moscow and St. Petersburg. What is only a huge and diverse Siberia with its incredible nature!
Siberia is one of the regions of our country, which is known in almost all parts of the world. However, knowledge about it is usually limited to information about the wide expanses, winter cold and cold, impassable taiga and bears. But in addition, Siberia is rich in unusual places, attractions that will be of interest to even the most sophisticated lovers of tourism.
You can get to Siberia by the famous TRANS-Siberian railway Moscow-Vladivostok. Perhaps no mode of transport is comparable in the number of impressions with the journey by train across Russia. This is a real tourist attraction, during which the window is replaced by climatic zones and time zones, and before the traveler appear the most beautiful places of our country — Baikal, Khekhtsir range, Barguzin mountains, Yenisei... The total length of the TRANS — Siberian railway is 9288 km, it is the longest railway in the world, 5100 km across Siberia. The fastest train from Moscow to Vladivostok takes only 6 days and 2 hours to get there.
IRKUTSK, EAST SIBERIA
Historians discuss when the first Fort appeared on the site of modern Irkutsk. Few archival documents have survived and one of them shows that the first settlement appeared here in 1661.
Today, Irkutsk is included in the preliminary list of UNESCO as a historic city with the preservation of the original urban planning and development. Irkutsk is a large tourist center. Tourists come here to admire the ancient buildings, temples, masterpieces of wooden architecture. The proximity to the main attraction of Eastern Siberia – lake Baikal – makes the city even more attractive.
Lake Baikal – the water well of the planet!
This body of water − the only one of its kind, not only because it is unique for its waters and fauna, but also epithets relating to it. In this lake of secrets and mysteries as much as water. Glorious sea-sacred Baikal.
KAMCHATKA
Kamchatka is a unique land of wildlife, where the boundless waters of the Pacific ocean splash at the foot of volcanoes, and geysers and fumaroles smoke from the ground. Here brown bears come to fish to the lake, and birds arrange noisy markets. Here rivers are full of fish, and forests-berries and mushrooms. 
Tourism in Kamchatka is not like any other. Protected areas, the true wonders of nature, such as the Kuril lake or the valley of geysers, is difficult to reach, so you can only get there by helicopter. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is the oldest city in the far East. Such famous cities as Magadan, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok have a very young age. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is located on the banks of a beautiful Bay, surrounded by volcanoes and mountain ranges. We invite you to an unforgettable journey through the Kamchatka territory!
To get here sometimes longer and more difficult than on another continent: the flight from Moscow lasts from 8 hours, and the journey by train and all stretched for a week. But efforts are rewarded in full: you can admire the majestic hills, mountain lakes, beaches with black volcanic sand, lost Islands, Northern lights in Chukotka and other local wonders forever.
Gourmets will certainly appreciate the abundance of restaurants with delicious fish and seafood.
Fans of outdoor activities are waiting for skiing and snowboarding, fishing (perhaps the best in Russia), climbing to the top and rafting on the rivers. Those wishing to improve their health recommend healing mineral springs, of which there is an extraordinary lot.
GOLDEN RING OF RUSSIA
One of the most exciting routes in Russian tourism is a trip to the Golden ring of Russia. It is here that you can feel the breath of the ancient history of the country, to get acquainted with the princely Rus, tsarist Rus. Cities of the Golden ring are not similar to each other — there are among them cozy, provincial towns, and there are striking in its splendor — shining in the sun domes of churches, ceremonial monasteries and Royal chambers — the ancient majestic city.
In addition to the classical program of the Golden ring with a visit to monasteries, temples, museums, a story about the thousand-year Russian history and culture of North-Eastern Russia, excursions to places known for their folk crafts are very popular among travelers. So, for example, Kholuy, Mstera and Palekh are famous for the art of lacquer miniature, and in Kostroma in the hands of local craftsmen ordinary birch bark turns into amazing things.
Rostov is the birthplace of Russian hero Alyosha Popovich. The most popular place to visit is the Rostov Kremlin.
Vladimir is one of the oldest cities included in the tourist route.
Kostroma – there is a monument to the legendary Ivan Susanin.
Yaroslavl is a city on the banks of the Volga river with many cultural monuments.
Pereslavl-Zalessky – there are 15 monasteries and churches.
Ivanovo – the city is interesting for its museums: the Museum of stone "Litos-Clio", military transport aviation, Ivanovo calico, industry and culture, and many others.
Suzdal is a pearl among the cities of the Golden ring.
Sergiev Posad, which is the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, is famous for various crafts, here, for example, was carved the first Russian matryoshka, not only about this, but also about many other things can be found in the Museum of Toys.
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, THE VOLGA REGION
Nizhny Novgorod is buried in the sights, so to get around all the key places of the city for 1 day will not work. To rest in the agglomeration was rich and informative, you should organize a competent route to the most famous and important attractions.
KAZAN, TATARSTAN
Since the times of the USSR Tatarstan and its capital Kazan have been popular excursion destinations. Geographically and historically, the region is located at the junction of Eastern and Western civilizations. The diversity of its cultural heritage attracts not only foreign tourists, but also Russians. 
Kazan is consistently among the five popular Russian tourist routes. For example, in 2015, the city was visited by 2.1 million visitors, and this is with the population of the city itself 1.2 million people.
The main directions of tourism are associated with historical and cultural sites, to a lesser extent with natural attractions. Popular sports tourism (water sports, skiing, Cycling routes).
Tourist infrastructure in Kazan is well developed. There is a tourist area formed in the old city of Kazan along the pedestrian Bauman street. For tourists, there are many excursions around the city and the region, river boat trips, there is a tourist bus system Hop on Hop Off. It offers more than 800 hotels of different classes in different parts of the city.
It is easy to get to Kazan. The capital of Tatarstan is one of the largest transport hubs of the Russian Federation. It has an airport, two railway stations, a river port and public transport (including the metro). Federal highways also pass through the city.
EKATERINBURG, URAL
Start exploring the Ural capital is from the highest points of the city-so you will see not only the main attractions of Yekaterinburg, but also just admire the city from a bird's eye view, the picture before your eyes will unfold just amazing.
SOCHI. CAUCASUS
The North Caucasus is a unique region of our country. This is the most densely populated part of Russia, where representatives of various peoples and nationalities of our country, adherents of a wide variety of religious denominations live. 
Travelers are amazed by the magnificent paintings that open from the slopes of the Caucasus mountains. Here you can see the majestic beauty of mountain ranges and valleys, clean caves with medicinal properties, wildlife...
There are still many legends and rumors about the Caucasian dolmens. Equestrian tourism is very developed in the region. Horse riding offers unlimited opportunities for traveling on the mountain slopes. Climatic conditions of recreation and tourism. The climate is comfortable for tourism and recreation, with mild winters and hot dry summers. It is an important healing factor in many resorts of the North Caucasus. ... All resort towns of the North Caucasus region are known for the unique beauty of their landscapes. The air here is exceptionally clean and transparent. The largest resort is Sochi.
Sochi is one of the most attractive resort areas of the Krasnodar region. Excellent tourist infrastructure after the Olympics in 2014 makes the city comfortable for both quiet and active recreation.
KALININGRAD
A trip to the Baltic coast in the old semi-European city will meet the expectations of any tourist. Kaliningrad (Koenigsberg) is a very beautiful city with ancient architecture and preserved the trends of many eras. Kaliningrad region is rich in cultural and historical monuments.
Visas for foreigners
Citizens of CIS countries (except Georgia and Turkmenistan), Israel and Thailand do not need a visa to enter Russia. Citizens of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Croatia, Macedonia and Mongolia can enter Russia without a visa with a tourist voucher or invitation. The period of stay without a visa can not exceed 90 days.
Citizens of other countries need to apply for a visa in advance by contacting the Russian Consulate in their country. When entering the country, any foreigner receives a migration card (it is issued in an airplane, train or at the border), it must be filled out and part "A" to give to the border guard at passport control, part "B" must be saved before leaving the Russian Federation. Within three working days after arrival in Russia, foreign citizens must notify the local FMS body of their arrival.