[Tourism in Russia] Moscow-St. Petersburg is a classic! Let's capture the best seasons and sightseeing spots selected by Russian residents!

[Tourism in Russia] Moscow-St. Petersburg is a classic! Let's capture the best seasons and sightseeing spots selected by Russian residents!

The classics of Russian tourism are, of course, Moscow and St. Petersburg. But recently, Vladivostok and Khabarovsk in the Russian Far East have been attracting attention as "Europe close to Japan", and there are still many other attractive tourist destinations! In order to fully enjoy such a deep Russia trip, we will introduce seasonal points, recommended sightseeing spots, and model courses all at once!

The most popular tourist destinations in Russia are Moscow and St. Petersburg. I think you've heard about city names in both cases. But as you know, Russia is a country with a vast land area in the east and west.

Among them, Moscow and St. Petersburg are quite European, so it takes about 10 hours by air from Japan. But you can get to Vladivostok in the Far East, which is close to Japan, in about three and a half hours, so it's your neighbor.

This time, we would like to introduce such distant and close Russian tourist spots, including seasonal recommendations and model courses!

he attraction of Russia is art and architecture. With its authentic ballet, classical music, and onion-shaped coupol, the Russian Orthodox Church, gorgeous palaces, and world-class museums are just a few of the attractions.

When you touch various beauty in Russia, you can see that the desire for knowledge is very satisfied.

It takes about 10 hours to Moscow, but if you are in Vladivostok in the Far East, you can go there in about 3.5 hours. In fact, Russia is a very close country. Why do not you touch the mysterious charm that gets more familiar the more you know?

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Best seasons and climates for your Russia trip

December/January/February

Although it is cold with a lot of snow at this time of year, it is also a beautiful season with the town covered in white and glittering decorations for Christmas and the New Year.

At this time, be sure to bring down coats, mufflers, boots, gloves, and hats.

It's very warm indoors, so if you wear clothes that are easy to put on and take off in your coat, you won't sweat too much.

 

March/April/May

March is still cold, but the snow gradually melts after the festival "Maslenitsa", which welcomes the sun and farewells in winter.

Celebrate Easter in April and have a pleasant walk around May.

However, at this time, since the snow melts and the roads are flooded, the boots and clothes often get dirty with muddy water, so it is better to use waterproof shoes.

Russia basically has poor drainage on the road, so be careful not to splash the water as cars pass by.

June/July/August

In June, a white night festival was held in St. Petersburg, and even in Moscow, it was as bright as daytime until 9:10 pm! It's a great time to visit and tourists from all over the world gather.

Even in Russia, which has a cold image, the temperature can be 30 degrees in the summer and the sunshine is quite strong, so it is a good idea to prepare sunglasses for midsummer clothes.

However, the temperature can vary, so bring long sleeves or procure from local fast fashion brands.

September, October, November

This season marks the end of summer and the roadside trees turn yellow in a beautiful time.

A festival with the theme of "Golden Autumn" will be held for Halloween, which has spread throughout Japan. The city is colored autumn and decorated with pumpkin decorations.

It's already cold at this time, so it's better to prepare long-sleeved clothes and jackets and coats.

It gets very cold in the morning and evening, so make sure to keep your feet warm as well as your clothes.

Red Square is the most popular tourist spot! An extravagant square surrounded by the Wassily Basilica, the Kremlin, the Mausoleum of Lenin, the GUM Department Store and the National History Museum.

The trademark is the Basili Cathedral, which is colorful and looks like a fairy tale. Ceremony and various events are held in this square throughout the year.

Skating rinks for Victory Day parades, as well as Spring Festival Maslenitsa, Easter, Book Festival and Christmas.

The event is fun, but on the contrary, when there is no event, it is also a photo opportunity for the plaza.

Kremlin is Russian Kremli, which means "Citadel". Kremlins are often found in Russian cities, but the Moscow Kremlin is particularly famous and is a World Heritage Site along with Red Square.

At present, the presidential office and presidential palace are located, and it is also the center of politics. There are many attractions such as a cathedral, a palace, an armory and a diamond arsenal.

In addition, ballet and concerts are held at the Kremlin Palace Theater. You can enjoy it at a relatively reasonable price.

This Uspensky Cathedral is one of the important attractions in the Kremlin. "Uspensky" comes from "Uspenier," which means a festival that remembers the eternal sleep of Our Lady.

The cathedral, with its impressive golden coupole, gets overwhelmed by its size when you go nearby.

And the interior is a magnificent and overwhelming beauty, where religious paintings, decorations such as chandeliers, and even icon paintings are eye-catching. Please feel such a world with your skin.

The National Museum of History is a large brick-colored building to the right of the Red Square entrance. In front of the museum, a statue of historical master Georgy Zhukov riding a horse is erected with a brick background.

It's worth just visiting the exterior! There is also a brick-colored building on your left, but this is the 1812 Fatherland War Museum. Please note that the writer made a mistake and entered the site.

The cathedral, with its huge golden couples dazzling from a distance, stands proudly along the Moscow River.

Unfortunately, it was destroyed after the Russian Revolution due to religious repression, but was reconstructed beautifully in 2000.

The adjacent garden is also small in size, but very beautiful and reassuring. This is a popular tourist spot because the main building and the annex of the Pushkin Museum are opposite each other.

The cathedral, overlooking the Patriar See Bridge over the Moscow River, is superb and full of wedding couples and tourists taking photos.

GUM Department Store is a luxury department store on the other side of the Kremlin on Red Square. The building itself is also a very valuable tourist attraction.

Not only the world's famous brands, but also Russian ingredients and some of the finest souvenirs are available.

It is also a unique way to enjoy taking a break at the cafe while looking at the Red Square. It is also a good point to take a look at the historic paid luxury toilet and the old-fashioned Starobaya (dining room).

During the winter Christmas season, the entire building looks like a gift wrapping and is very cute.

The Bolshoi Theater is a wonderful theater both in the main building and the new building, but the main building is just gorgeous! We recommend that you visit the museum before the performance and during breaks.

The buffet on the top floor is also very gorgeous, and you can see the chandelier in the building closest.

From time to time, there are special exhibits in the foyer, where you can also see historical ballerina costumes, photos and videos.

If you look around the whole theater from the Partaire (1st floor), you can really see its grandeur, and this is your chance to see the orchestra box nearby! Anyway, please enjoy it to the full!

 The Lenin Mausoleum is a short building along the Kremlin on Red Square. I want to see it, but I feel a little scared.

The author has also visited the museum, but it was in a very good state of preservation, and I felt like I could open my eyes. It's dark and chilly inside, so it's even more creepy.

You shouldn't stop in front of Lenin and take a tour, so it's kind of like a quick walk and a quick finish.

But it's a difficult experience to see the historical Lenin who died in 1924. How to save is unknown, and there seems to be a stuffed theory and a wax doll theory. It's a mystery.