Worldwide brochure 2022-2023

EUROPE • RUSSIA
Discover Russia
Russia, the world's largest country,
covers 11 time zones and a huge range of
environments. To the south are immense
stretches of plains and steppes while to
the north are forests and tundra. This huge
expanse of land is broken up by features
such as the Ural Mountains, separating
Europe and Asia; Lake Baikal, the world’s
oldest freshwater lake; thousands of rivers;
and the political and cultural centres of
Moscow, St Petersburg and Novgorod.
Whether it’s a short city break, a leisurely
cruise along the Volga River, or the trip of
a lifetime on the Trans-Siberian Railway,
you’re sure to be amazed by the beauty and
history that Russia has to offer.
Moscow
Array of architecture spanning Russian
history • Celebrated Bolshoi Theatre
Russia’s capital is a city of contrasts where a
mixture of architectural styles, from medieval
to modern, stand side by side, epitomising the
changes that have swept through this vast and
often misunderstood country.
St Petersburg
Peaceful canals & imperial palaces •
Extensive collections of the Hermitage
Belorusskaya metro station, Moscow
The city’s origins as a symbol of Russian
spiritual and political power go back 850
years, and Moscow retains its influence to this
day. The Kremlin is at its heart, overlooking
majestic Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral.
The city’s metro survives in all its constructivist
glory, with an opulent design featuring marble
and chandeliers. Moscow is also home to the
world-renowned Bolshoi Theatre, which stages
leading ballet and opera performances.
Created 300 years ago by Peter the Great as
his ‘window on the West’, St Petersburg is a city
unlike any other in Russia. Its grand beauty,
wealth of cultural treasures and the intrigue of
its rich history make it truly unforgettable.
Dubbed the ‘Venice of the north’ for its
palace-lined waterways, the city escaped the
architectural incursions of Stalinism and its
grandiose relics of tsarist days remain virtually
intact. Its waterside walkways and elegant
streetscapes are best explored on foot. Be sure
to set aside time for the immense galleries of
the Hermitage and the glittering treasures of
the Fabergé Museum.
Canal, St Petersburg
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