12 days in Russia Itinerary

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Kazan
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Moscow
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St. Petersburg
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Kazan — 3 nights

Sports Capital of Russia

The heart of Tatar culture, Kazan carries the epithet of the "Third Capital of Russia" because of its rich history and thriving economy.
On the 3rd (Fri), pause for some photo ops at Sculpture Composition Doveriye, make a trip to Bauman Street (Kazansky Arbat), then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kul Sharif Mosque, then steep yourself in history at Kazan Kremlin, and finally see the interesting displays at Natural History of Tatarstan Museum. On the 4th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Museum "Tatarskaya Sloboda", view the masterpieces at Gallery-Workshop of Zaitsev, then pause for some serene contemplation at Annunciation Cathedral, then steep yourself in history at Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul, and finally see the interesting displays at Konstantin Vasiliev Museum.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Kazan trip planning site.

Mumbai, India to Kazan is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2.5 hours traveling from Mumbai to Kazan. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Mumbai in March: high temperatures in Kazan hover around 0°C and lows are around -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to fly to Moscow.
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Moscow — 3 nights

Third Rome

Russia's political, economic, and cultural center, Moscow remains the most populous inland city in the world, famed for its colorful history and rich architectural heritage.
Moscow is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Red Square, walk around Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory), take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Basil's Cathedral.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Moscow day trip planner.

Fly from Kazan to Moscow in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Kazan in March, Moscow is a bit warmer at night with lows of -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg — 4 nights

Venice of the North

Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.
St. Petersburg is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The State Hermitage Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, see the interesting displays at Saint Isaac's Cathedral, and contemplate the long history of Palace Square.

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You can fly from Moscow to St. Petersburg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 2°C in March, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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Russia travel guide

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Mother Russia
Feared and revered not long ago as the land "behind the Iron Curtain" and before that as "the land of the Tsars," Russia is a land of many contrasts. Spreading over two continents, it is also the largest country in the world and one of the most powerful. Founded by a group of East Slavs in the 10th century, it is home to over 160 different ethnic groups and indigenous peoples. They have all left their mark on the land, but the Slavic and Byzantine traditions hold a special place in Russia's rich historical and cultural legacy. The diverse natural beauty includes vast swathes of plains intersected with thousands of rivers, lakes, and dramatic mountain ranges along the southern borders. Arctic tundra, taiga, mixed forests, steppe, and desert-like areas successively carpet the land from the north to the south. Perfectly preserved ancient towns surrounded by mighty kremlins with colorful onion-domed churches attract tourists just as much as the nation's biggest metropolises, Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
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