Capital
Moscow
Population
144.1M
Currency
Russian Ruble (RUB)
Best Time to Visit
May–September
#9
World Tourism Rank
0.17%
of World Land Area
31
UNESCO Sites
8
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official government sources before travel.
Recommended: May–September
Russia spans 11 time zones, making it the widest country in the world.
Moscow's Metro system is famous for its palatial stations adorned with chandeliers, mosaics, and marble.
The Trans-Siberian Railway is the greatest train journey on Earth.
- A traveler on visiting Russia
Russia is the world's largest country, spanning from the imperial grandeur of St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum and Moscow's Red Square to the vast wilderness of Siberia and the Trans-Siberian Railway. The country's cultural contributions, from Dostoevsky's literature to Tchaikovsky's ballets performed at the Bolshoi Theatre, are immense. With UNESCO-listed wooden churches on Kizhi Island, the stunning Lake Baikal, and the colorful onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral, Russia offers experiences of staggering scale and beauty.
Must-see attractions, landmarks, and hidden gems
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