Novograd, Volynsk--now known as Novograd-Volynsky--is a city in the Zhytomyr province located in northern Ukraine. Best known as the birthplace of Ukrainian poet Lesya Ukrainka, this city is located on the Sluch River. As it is located… read more
Kinel, Russia, is in the Samara Oblast and is less than 20 miles away from the metropolitan city of Samara. Kinel provides access to popular recreational sites in the area because it rests on the banks of the Bolshoy Kinel River. This site… read more
For those venturing outside the city limits of Moscow, the Bryansk region, with 40 percent of it's territory being forests, offers rich history blended with art and nature. Once a regional market town, the city of Bryansk is located at the… read more
Ivanovo is a small industrial, administrative and culturally rich city just 300km (190 miles) north east of Moscow, on the ancient route of the Golden Ring of Russia. Set in the natural, scenic location of the Volga River basin, tourists ca… read more
One of the largest cities in Russia, Samara lies on the Volga River in southeast of European Russia. With views of the Zhiguli Mountains and the Sokolyi Hills in the north, Samara is an ideal place to enjoy outdoor adventures, such as skiin… read more
Cycling through the Golden Ring is a great way to get to know the real Russia. Most Golden Ring itineraries begin in Moscow, which is most likely where your flight will arrive, and include some of the most picturesque towns in all of Russia… read more
Nizhny Novgorod is a historic Russian city at the confluence of the Oka and Volga rivers. Visitors can enjoy Russia's natural beauty on river cruises and browse museums and historical landmarks. Nizhny Novgorod is also a stop on the Trans-S… read more
Visitors to the Eastern Siberian town of Irkutsk can enjoy an array of outdoor activities. In the winter, there's ice sliding, as well as outdoor sports in the area surrounding Lake Baikal. Lodging in Irkutsk also puts you in proximity to t… read more
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