Russia is a fascinating country, full of history, culture, charm, and incredible natural beauty. Unlike Western Europe, Russia is essentially unkown to tourists due to past restrictions on travel to the country. This has all changed and now Russia offers the visitor a unique opportunity to see some incredible sights.

Today a trip to Russia typically includes a visit to St Petersburg and Moscow. Each city offers a unique perspective on Russia.

St Petersburg was founded by the Czar Peter "The Great" in 1703. Peter decided Russia needed to "Westernize" and brought in some of the best European architects to build the city. Today St Petersburgis an astonishing city of outstanding beauty. St. Petersburg is a world cultural treasure, an open-air museum on a gigantic scale that seems to consist entirely of palaces, churches and romantic canals. In addition to the wide variety of cultural activites, St Petersburg is home to some great bars, restaurants and shops.

Moscow is another city that should be on your list of places to visit in Russia. Home to 11 million people, Moscow is the largest city in Europe. While the losers of social reform are easy to spot in other areas of the country, in Moscow everybody seems to be a winner, or an aspiring one at least. Moscow is the New York of Russia, a city that never sleeps and where everything is possible.

We are confident that you will find Russia a fascinating place to spend time and to learn Russian.