Tours of St Petersburg – Must Do Activities on a Trip to St Petersburg Russia

Boat trip through the canals
Take a small boat trip through the canals – they can be found in various places such as next to the Winter Palace and along Nevsky Prospect. You can either take a boat trip during the day or at night. During the day you can see the features of the buildings a bit better and get a sense of the beauty of the architecture. If you want a romantic time with your significant other, I’d recommend the night cruise. You can still see all the famous buildings and the lights of the city really make the time slip away making for a memorable occasion.

Climb the colonnade of St. Isaac’s Cathedral
St.Isaac’s cathedral contains the third largest cupola in the world. Its a harrowing climb to the top but well worth the beautiful views of St Petersburg that can be had up there. The cathedral itself is beautiful but the views from the top are spectacular as well.

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Travelling in Russia After the Domodedovo International Airport Bombing

International media outlets and news sources are painting a grim picture of recent events at the Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia. It would be easy to take the images at first glance and consider Russia to be a dangerous travel destination, however the latest events should not act as a complete deterrent to people considering travelling to this unique and beautiful country.

In the mid-afternoon of January 24th 2011, a suspected terrorist suicide bomber struck in the middle of a crowded baggage claim area at Domodedovo International Airport. The explosion claimed the lives of at least 35 people and left many more with injuries.

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Russia Travel Adventure

Russia trip can be a choice for travel destination. You can see the 19th century majestic St. Petersburg along with the beauty of Siberia. It is the world’s largest country which has 9 timezones and has 160 ethnic groups. This place has a lot to offer in terms of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Moscow, Novosibirsk in Siberia, and St. Petersburg, and are the most popular travel destination in Russia.

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