Interesting cities in Russia? Ratings issued by search engines the Internet, are usually compiled on the basis of statistics of such requests as "sights ..." or "what to see in ...". Based on these data, we decided to compile a list of interesting places in Russia, dividing the cities into categories.
The most interesting millionaire cities
As of 2016, in Russia 15 major cities with a population exceeding 1 million. Undoubtedly, the most interesting and beautiful among them are Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kazan.
Moscow - the main city of Russia, which has a long history. There are many interesting places that attract both tourists from other cities and foreign guests. The main attraction, which is visited by a huge number of people every day, is Red Square. Here you can admire the Kremlin towers, see the changing of the guard at the eternal flame and visit St. Basil's Cathedral.
In addition to Red Square, there are many more amazing and beautiful places in Moscow:
Well, and of course, we must not forget about such wonderful places that are simply created for walking, such as the old Arbat, Vorobyovy Gory, Victory Park, VDNKh.
city of federal significance. Compared to Moscow, this is a fairly young city, but, according to many tourists, it surpasses the capital in beauty.
it is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The city is located at the confluence of the Kazanka River and the Volga. Kazan is ancient city, in 2005 it celebrated its millennium. But despite its venerable age, it can be safely called a youth city. There are many specialized secondary and higher educational institutions, where students from all over Russia study. In Kazan there is a place to have a good rest and culturally enrichment. Here are some must-see places for all visitors to this city.
The Golden Ring of Russia is a whole tourist route that runs through eight ancient cities. Among them, 4 cities are considered by tourists to be the most interesting and beautiful.
Suzdal - quite a small town with a population of only about 10,000 people. It is called the capital of the Golden Ring. It was here that the classic of Soviet cinema "The Marriage of Balzaminov" was filmed. Suzdal is a city-reserve, where almost at every step you can meet historical monument... The most visited place here is the Suzdal Kremlin, which is the most ancient part of the city. You can wander around Suzdal for hours, admiring the churches, wooden huts with skillful carvings, and just the beauty of nature. Of course, this is the city where you want to return.
Kostroma. This city where fate was once decided Of the Russian state, spread out on the banks of the Volga. There are many temples, museums and monasteries here.
Vladimir. This ancient city was once the capital of the Vladimir principality. It is famous for its unique architecture and picturesque landscapes.
it is an ancient city, it was founded by Yuri Dolgoruky in the XII century. There are many entertaining museums here that will undoubtedly please both children and adults:
In addition, in Pereslavl-Zalessky it is worth visiting its main attraction - the Dormition Goritsky Monastery. This is a whole complex consisting of a chapel, churches, a cathedral, a bathhouse, a belfry and a school building.
The most interesting cities on the Black Sea coast
There are many beautiful and interesting cities, but I would especially like to mention Sevastopol and Sochi.
Recently, it is another, third in a row, city of federal significance. Probably not enough even a month to visit all interesting places this city. Everything here is saturated with the military history of our country. Here is just a small list of what is worth seeing in Sevastopol:
Not far from Sevastopol you can see beautiful place- Cape Fiolent. Here are picturesque cliffs, the purest water and a jasper beach with about 800 steps leading to it.
Sochi. Recently, thanks to the 2014 Winter Olympics, this resort town noticeably transformed. Now Sochi has become not only a popular Russian vacation spot. To ride alpine skiing, European tourists also come here. The most famous sights of Sochi:
And, of course, one cannot but remember a city like Kaliningrad. Its entire appearance suggests that this is a city built in accordance with European architectural traditions. Here you can see ancient fortresses, temples, stroll through parks and reserves, visit museums.
Of course, this is not all the most interesting cities... The rating can be replenished, because our country is huge and there are many interesting places in it.
The website for tourists has compiled a rating of Russian cities, the most profitable and most beautiful for a weekend trip on Valentine's Day, February 14, which falls on Saturday in 2015. When calculating the budget for the cost of a holiday for two, the following parameters were taken into account: a night stay in an inexpensive hotel, a dinner for two in a restaurant (two courses and a glass of wine), a visit to a museum, an exhibition or a romantic city tour.
Kazan, budget - 2430 rubles
Why go: walk along the small streets of the Kazan center, sit in a cafe on the pedestrian Bauman Street, eat delicious Tatar delicacies and ride a Kazan trolleybus for lovers. It is easy to recognize it: it is pink in color, and on the side there is an inscription: "A trip that has become fate."
Places for lovers: the leaning Syuyumbike tower is one of the main attractions of Kazan. According to one of the legends, it was built by Queen Syuyumbuke in memory of her deceased husband. There is a local sign that if you touch the wall with your forehead and make a wish, it will come true.
Budget:
Hotel: 1400 rubles
Dinner for two: 730 rubles
Total: 2430 rubles per day
Arzamas (Nizhny Novgorod region), budget - 2480 rubles
Why go: take a walk in one of the most comfortable cities in Russia, go to the museums of Maxim Gorky, Arkady Gaidar, rub the paw of the Arzamas goose, which the city has always been famous for, and make a wish. Arzamas is located 112 km from Nizhny Novgorod.
Places for lovers: the picturesque museum "The World of Antiquity", the Ferris wheel in the local park named after A.P. Gaidar overlooking the Tesha River and the impressive Resurrection Cathedral.
Budget:
Hotel: 1670 rubles
Dinner for two: 610 rubles
Total: 2480 rubles per day
Kungur (Perm Territory), budget - 2500 rubles
Why go: get into a real city-museum, where whole merchant streets with the most beautiful buildings of the 18th-19th centuries have been preserved.
Places for lovers: The Kungur Ice Cave is one of the most famous Ural sights, with grottoes decorated with ice crystals. It is the seventh longest in the world; at the bottom of the cave there are 70 underground lakes. Excursions to the cave are conducted all year round, and laser shows are held throughout the day.
Budget:
Hotel: 1700 rubles
Dinner for two: 600 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2500 rubles per day
Novokuznetsk (Kemerovo region), budget - 2510 rubles
Why go: get into the house-museum of F.M. Dostoevsky, who often visited this city founded in the 17th century by the Cossacks, go downhill skiing - in the small villages of Kurtukovo, Listvyagi on the outskirts of the city or in the Sheregesh resort, a few hours away.
Places for lovers: Museum Kuznetsk Fortress. Lovers believe that if they touch the stone of happiness, which is located on the territory of the fortress, they will live happily ever after. And if you leave a coin, then the family will have a lot of wealth.
Budget:
Hotel: 1390 rubles
Dinner for two: 820 rubles
Excursion for two: 300 rubles
Total: 2510 rubles per day
Yalta (Crimea), budget - 2520 rubles
Why go: walk along the seashore, go to the house-museum of A.P. Chekhov, spend the weekend in the silence of a provincial town that has been quiet in anticipation of tourists.
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Places for lovers: Swallow's Nest Castle and Nikitsky Botanical Garden, where roses bloom even in winter. In addition, there are several monuments for lovers in Yalta at once - the bronze "Lady with the Dog" with the writer Chekhov, the Love Bench on the embankment under the plane tree, where, according to legend, Yesenin met with Isadora Duncan.
Budget:
Hotel: 1060 rubles
Dinner for two: 900 rubles
Excursion for two: 560 rubles
Total: 2520 rubles per day
Murom (Vladimir region), budget - 2550 rubles
Why go: to be in a town with a thousand-year history, in the homeland of Ilya Muromets, to walk along the Oka embankment and walk to a beautiful cable-stayed bridge over the river, which was built in 2009.
Places for lovers: The most romantic legend of this city was the love story of Peter and Fevronia - princes of Murom who lived in the 13th century. They were canonized in the 16th century and are revered as patrons of family and marriage. Their relics are in the Trinity Monastery of Murom.
Budget:
Hotel: 1650 rubles
Dinner for two: 700 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2550 rubles per day
Rostov Veliky (Yaroslavl Region), budget - 2570 rubles
Why go: get into one of oldest cities Russia on the shores of Lake Nero. In summer, the small Rostov Kremlin is filled with numerous groups of tourists, and in winter here you can calmly wander around the territory of the most beautiful, albeit fading architectural monument.
Places for lovers: the shores of Lake Nero, from where beautiful views of the surrounding monasteries and the Rostov Kremlin open.
Budget:
Hotel: 1800 rubles
Dinner for two: 570 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2570 rubles per day
Svetlogorsk (Kaliningrad region), budget - 2580 rubles
Why go: freeze on the shore Baltic Sea, for example, on the main embankment of the city - the Promenade. And then bask in one of the local cafes overlooking the sea and walking through the beautifully preserved old quarters of the former Prussian town of Rauschen.
Places for lovers: cable car, launched in 1983, however, it works with varying success. House-Museum of Hermann Brachert, where the writer Thomas Mann once rested, and even earlier the great storyteller Hoffmann lived.
Budget:
Hotel: 1300 rubles
Dinner for two: 1080 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2580 rubles per day
Rostov-on-Don (Rostov region), budget - 2580 rubles
Why go: catch the sun in southern capital Russia, walk along the main street - Bolshaya Sadovaya, buy generous sweets at the local bazaar.
Places for lovers: the embankment of Rostov-on-Don named after Fyodor Ushakov and the left bank of the Don, where there are many restaurants, a botanical garden, a park with a children's railway.
Budget:
Hotel: 1600 rubles
Dinner for two: 780 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2580 rubles per day
Pyatigorsk (Stavropol Territory), budget - 2600 rubles
Why go: try the famous mineral water on one of the oldest Russian resorts and visit memorable places poet M.Yu. Lermontov - Lermontov's grotto, his house-museum and on the site of the poet's duel.
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Places for lovers: you should definitely visit Proval Lake and the Aeolian Harp gazebo on Mashuk Mountain.
Budget:
Hotel: 1500 rubles
Dinner for two: 900 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2600 rubles per day
Vyborg (Leningrad region), budget - 2830 rubles
Why go: get to the Vyborg Castle - the main attraction of the city and look at beautiful view from the tower of St. Olaf.
Places for lovers: Mon Repos park (rocky landscape park on the shores of the Vyborg Bay, national historical, architectural and natural museum-reserve). It is worth visiting the alley of sculptures next to the Hermitage-Vyborg Museum (a branch of the St. Petersburg Hermitage) and look at the sculpture of Cupid and Psyche.
Budget:
Hotel: 1790 rubles
Dinner for two: 840 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 2830 rubles per day
St. Petersburg, budget - 2950 rubles
Why go: Petersburg museums and theaters, restaurants and bars, modern hotels, embankments and parks are the most successful scenery for a romantic weekend.
Places for lovers: Kisses bridge on the Moika. According to legend, the longer the kiss on the bridge lasts, the stronger the feelings of the lovers will be.
Budget:
Hotel: 1000 rubles
Dinner for two: 1250 rubles
Excursion for two: 700 rubles (to the Hermitage Museum)
Total: 2950 rubles per day
Sergiev Posad (Moscow region), budget - 2960 rubles
Why go: for the sake beautiful views and walks in the picturesque city near Moscow around the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
Places for lovers: in addition to the Orthodox shrines, the famous Toy Museum is located in Sergiev Posad. And 20 km from the city - the Abramtsevo estate of the patron of the arts Savva Mamontov, where many artists visited and where the paintings "Alyonushka" by Vasnetsov, "Vision to the youth Bartholomew" by Nesterov, "Girl with peaches" by Serov were painted.
Budget:
Hotel: 1700 rubles
Dinner for two: 960 rubles
Excursion for two: 300 rubles
Total: 2960 rubles per day
Staraya Russa (Novgorod region), budget - 3000 rubles
Why go: for the sake of one of the oldest cities in Russia with healing mineral springs. To get into another house-museum of F.M. Dostoevsky, where the writer's family rested in the summer and where a significant part of The Brothers Karamazov was written.
Places for lovers: an interesting museum of local lore is located in the Spassky Cathedral of the former Spaso-Perobrazhensky monastery. And on the bell tower of the monastery is observation deck with a pleasant view of the Old city.
Budget:
Hotel: 2050 rubles
Dinner for two: 650 rubles
Excursion for two: 300 rubles
Total: 3000 rubles per day
Pechory (Pskov region), budget - 3010 rubles
Why go: get into the majestic Holy Dormition Pskovo-Pechersky Monastery on the outskirts of the city and take a walk in the city center, which, thanks to its proximity to Estonia, has preserved the European spirit.
Places for lovers: it is worth finding a nice monument to a street lamp. And the lantern itself, and a candle with a tongue of flame, and a twisted lamp post, and a touching couple of sparrows were made by local blacksmiths.
Budget:
Hotel: 2080 rubles
Dinner for two: 730 rubles
Excursion for two: 200 rubles
Total: 3010 rubles per day
Sochi (Krasnodar Territory), budget - 3120 rubles
Why go: spend the most varied weekend - go skiing in the morning, and have dinner overlooking the sea to the sound of seagulls.
Import substitution on the march. Analytical agency Turstat managed to knock out statistics for 2017. Domestic tourism grew by about 5%, both in terms of the number of travelers and the amount of money they spent. And what cities are considered the best in our country now? And most importantly - how deserved?
The first three you can unmistakably name yourself: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi. Two capitals - two huge magnets for those who want to see Red Square and Nevsky Prospekt at least once.
Tatarstan continues to make candy from their capital, and their efforts are justified. The gingerbread Kremlin, a magnificent ensemble of the embankment, moderate oriental exoticism - everything is stable in Kazan from year to year.
The top five is closed by another city with the letter K. Remnants of medieval German charm, Kant's grave, seaside and herring. - a distant outpost within the European Union, and the air there seems to be different. Merchant, unhurried, affordable, cozy and very Russian Nizhny Novgorod is in sixth place. Again the Kremlin and the entire building areas of the 19th century.
If there is a paradise in the world, it is Krasnodar region, and in addition to Sochi, the capital of the region was also noted in the ranking. It is not entirely clear why to hang out in, if the sea and mountains are nearby, but Krasnodar is very important as a transshipment base.
If we take a close look at the rating, we will see that there are capitals, a couple of resorts and - cities where the residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg themselves can easily reach, at most, in a day. In other words, there are tourists, but they still don't really know their country. Where, Khabarovsk, Tobolsk?
In my personal rating at the highest places - Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Where are they? Not even close. They do not go there much, therefore, there are not so many hotels, therefore, there are not many bookings made, namely, they are considered by analysts when they make up ratings of tourist attractiveness. And tourists also go where it is promoted. They said on TV a thousand times - Sochi-Sochi-Sochi, they will go there, and they will not even look in neighboring Gelendzhik. 
So I will take part in the PR of my favorite places of the Motherland. Here is my personal rating-2017 for you: several points on the map, where I managed to visit in the past year.
They, as a rule, never get on any lists, their PR is embryonic, but it's as cool there as possible.
And in plans for 2018 - Vladivostok. I will definitely finish, wait for posts and photos!
A few years ago, the word "rest" was certainly associated with distant overseas countries, comfortable hotels, as well as tiresome flights and considerable monetary costs.
Today, more and more Russians are spending their holidays in the vast expanses of our homeland. Indeed, in Russia there are so many picturesque corners, historical cities, monuments of architecture, culture, which many have not even heard of.
What cities in Russia attract tourists more than others? We bring to your attention a unique rating:
1st place- St. Petersburg
This city is called “ cultural capital". It contains the best examples of world architecture from different eras: Kazan Cathedral, Peterhof, Winter Palace and much more. In the Hermitage you can admire a unique collection of paintings. The attention of young people will be attracted by a large number of nightclubs and unusual restaurants. You can find inexpensive, decent housing in this city quite quickly by entering the phrase "St. Petersburg hotels search by metro" in the search engine.
2nd place- Moscow
It is political and historical Center our homeland. It will pleasantly surprise you with the intersection of modernity and antiquity. The tour should start from Red Square. Be sure to visit St. Basil's Cathedral, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Lenin's Mausoleum, climb the Sparrow Hills and, of course, look at the Kremlin. In Moscow, you can unwind on various excursions, run through fashionable shops, visit all kinds of establishments Catering, exhibitions, cinemas, etc. And Orekhovo hotels will delight guests of the capital with excellent service and affordable prices.
3rd place- Kazan
The most popular place for tourists is the famous Kazan Kremlin.
4th place- Ekaterinburg
Tourists-intellectuals love to visit Yekaterinburg. There is a huge number of libraries, theaters, museums.
5th place- Kaliningrad
This land has long been famous for the most beautiful amber jewelry. The main attraction of the city is the Cathedral.
6th place- Nizhny Novgorod
The mixture of cultures in this marvelous city attracts tourists from all over Russia (Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, stone cathedrals, futuristic planetarium, medieval-style monasteries).
7th place- Samara
In Samara, you should definitely try the most popular products of this city: chocolate, vodka and beer.
8th place- Krasnoyarsk
In the unique reserve of world importance "Pillars" there are formations of granite, which attract climbers here.
Carcassonne, namely the Carcassonne Fortress- France, region of Occitania. Medieval walled city, surrounded by a 3 km double wall with 53 towers. The walls were built by the Romans in the 3rd century AD and were fortified by the French in the Romanesque style in the following centuries.
2. Prague (Historic Center of Prague)
Prague, namely the historical center of Prague - Czech Republic. Prague is one of the most impressive medieval cityscapes in the world. The city has a huge number of outstanding architectural monuments in a picturesque natural environment. The historic center is large and consists of several parts, including the Old Town (Prague Old Town), New town(Prague New Town), Mala Strana and Hradcany, Charles Bridge and Josefov.
3. New York (Manhattan)
New York, namely Manhattan - USA, New York. The most famous historic district of the world's most famous and popular city is Manhattan, the historic center of skyscrapers. The first high-rise buildings in the world were built here at the end of the 19th century. Currently, the most famous skyscrapers are the Empire State Building (381 m high, built in 1931), Chrysler Building (282 m, built in 1930) and many others.
4. Sana (Old City of Sana "a)
Sana'a, namely the old city of Sana'a - Yemen. An impressive display of unique Yemeni town planning and architecture. Sana'a was founded in 500 BC. and many of the city's buildings are dated to AD 500-600. .The 9th century city walls are 14 m high, the old city contains over 100 mosques. Unfortunately, Sana'a is closed to tourists due to the war in Yemen.
5. Venice
Venice - Italy, Veneto. One of the most unusual and most beautiful cities on Earth, which contains an incredible amount of artistic and architectural treasures.
6. Hong Kong
Hong Kong, former British colony, and now a separate administrative region within China, one of the most impressive cities in the world. Hong Kong is one of the most significant in the worldfinancial centers, with the highestfinancial development indexand is invariably included inmost competitive economies in the world.
7. Istanbul
Istanbul - Turkey, a city where the border between Europe and Asia passes, where European and Muslim culture meet. One of oldest cities peace, the former center of Christendom, namely Constantinople. Istanbul is one of the most populous cities in the world and the largest European city. Istanbul is the fifth most popular tourist destination in the world.
8. Vienna (Vienna)
Vienna - Austria, this precious stone in a casket Austria. Perfect place for acquaintance with classical music, Austrian pastries, the best apple strudel in the Weimar cafe, magnificent architecture that recalls the imperial past of Vienna, especially masterpieces such as the exquisite Baroque style the Austrian National Library and the magnificent opera.
9. Jerusalem (Jerusalem)
Jerusalem - Israel, the most controversial city in the Middle East, although it is perhapsone of the few places in the worldwhere churches stand peacefully next to the mosque and synagogues. Everything here seems to be covered with 4,000 years of Jewish dust, but it is an amazingly modern and young city.
