West of Russia: A Journey through Russia and Soul

Western Russia includes Moscow, St. Petersburg, Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad) and the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, making the political and commercial heart of the region, the nation. Initially, the capital of Russia, St. Petersburg was built by Peter the Great and is filled with charming and picturesque ruins of a past time. St. Petersburg is certainly the most European and best-preserved city, adorned with stately architecture and magnificent cathedrals that echo of the romantic and prestigious. In the early 20th century, the capital was moved away from the European frontier in Moscow where the Kremlin, Red Square and Lenin’s Mausoleum (where you can see his embalmed body!) Stand as a testimony Rock Russia. In the south-west, Volgograd is traditionally accepted that the origin of the Russian Empire and was expanded in 1500 to protect the southern border of Tsarist Russia and the Cossacks pillaging Vikings. With these bases covered, leave the crowds behind and head is in a country with a history of its own.

Travel Russia from Europe to Asia

There’s nothing like seeing six thousand miles of land in one trip. The epic journey aboard the Trans-Siberian Railway is for those who believe that the journey will be as magical as the destination. The longest continuous rail line on the planet that takes you by the Metropolitan of Moscow through the Siberian steppes and taiga, the largest remaining forest in the world, has finally arrived at the shopping street in the Russian city of Vladivostok, the main Pacific port. Three alternative routes and extensions in several European and Asian countries have been built and offer more travel options for the breadth of Russia.

Many travel restrictions have been removed since the 1990s and now you can organize accommodation in many charming towns and stunning scenery along the route. Be sure to spend time in the Siberian city of Ulan Ude, Russia’s main Buddhist center, and visit the Tibetan Buddhist monastery has been restored since the oppressive rule of Stalin. The region of Lake Baikal is also an important stage and a great place to deepen the natural beauty of the heart of Russia. Lake Baikal is the oldest in the world, estimated at 25-30 million years. The lake area is home to more than 2,500 animal species, including a species of freshwater seals of Siberia and thousands of migratory birds.

Accessibility is the new attitude toward foreign tourism in Russia. A society that has long been closed-off, especially for Westerners, is now ready to embrace the curious visitors with open arms. There’s never been a better time to travel to Russia!

By: Frank Johnson