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Suggestions on what to see and do in Russia
I am planning to go to Russia this summer. I will go to a summerschool
in St.Petersburg for 2 weeks to improve my Russian. After theese to weeks I have visa for another 2 weeks where I can travel in Russia on my own. I have some vague ideas on places to visit, but I have not made my mind up yet. I am of course aware of that I have to pick 2 or 3 places of my ideas. If anyone have suggestions on the places I have considered or suggestions of places I should cosider, please let me know. One idea is to go to Moscow. Obvious reasons. May be that can be combined with seeing some Russian countryside. Suggestions and commets welcome! After visited Petersburg and perhaps also Moscow I am probbly very through with artmuseums, cathedrals and the big tourist route. Alternative suggestions are therefor very welcome! Another idea is to see some of Western(the Black sea coast) and/or central Caucasus. One reason is that it would be a change from big cities and a rest at the Black Sea coast. I also think it might give me a chance to get some insight in Soviet style of life. When it comes to central Caucasus the mineral water spas and the impresive nature is what I would like to see. From what I have read I have the impression that as long as you stay away from Chetchnya, Dagestan and Ingusethia (of obvious reasons) it represents no serious safety risks to travel in the Caucasus region. Anyone who has knowledge of Caucasus area? I also think it could be interesting to see Volgograd and/or Astrakhan, perhaps combined with Black sea coast. One reason is because of the WWII history. another reason is that it could give oportunity for a cruise on the Volga and experience the impressive Volga delta. I have also heard that the huge steppe around Volgograd is very impressive. Another option is to see nothern Russia for instance Archangelsk. I have read that northern Russia is may be the best place to get an impression of traditional Russian culture. I would also like to see Solovetsky, if I visit this area. Another option I have considered is Yekaterinburg area. The reason is that it could be a way to see east of Urals Russia, without traveling longer than neccesary. It also gives an opportunity to experience the Urals. I have read that this might be the most interesting option in this area. Suggestions and comments are welcome! If you have any suggestions I would like to hear them. I am pretty sure I will be through with cathedrals and art museums after St Petersburg and may be Moscow. After theese destinations I will probably like to get of the typical tourist track as well. My Russian is probably good enough to book accomondation and transports, ask the way and have a simple conversation with patient natives, but - as you understand - not too good. Suggestions on things that is interesting to see and do with a very limited knowledge of Russian language is therefore very welcome. Best regards, Jan |
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