Tag: Russia
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Saint Petersburg: Russia’s Cultural Capital
Following a couple of days in Moscow, our family boards a plane to Saint Petersburg while the rest of the group journey by train. It’s about an hour’s flight, and we arrive in our hotel in the town center just in time for breakfast. Our hotel is just beside the Saint Isaac Cathedral near the…
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A Tour of Moscow’s Most Beautiful Underground Stations
When it comes to efficient transportation, Moscow’s metro system does more than just shuttle people from one point to another. Each station is a portal to Russia’s rich history and a masterpiece of art and architecture. The Moscow underground stations are not only an essential part of the city’s daily rhythm but have also become…
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Moscow: The Russian Federation Capital
We arrive in Russia after a 3-hour flight from Yerevan, and after a surprisingly quick process at the immigration counter and a lengthy walk from the arrival area to the express train, we’re in the city center just after lunch. We reach our hotel about a 15-minute walk from the Belorusskaya station, and have lunch…
The Tourist Gaze 