20 days in Russia Itinerary

The setting of some of the bloodiest battles of World War II, the vast city of Volgograd sits on the banks of the Volga River in the southern section of the country.

On the 6th (Sat), appreciate the history behind Sculpture Stand to Death!, make a trip to Hall of Military Glory, then make a trip to The Motherland Calls Sculpture, then appreciate the history behind Mamayev Kurgan, and finally appreciate the history behind Square of Grief. Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of State Historical and Memorial Preserve The Battle of Stalingrad, steep yourself in history at The Ruins of the Mill Named after Grudinin// Gergardt, then make a trip to The Eternal Flame, then pause for some photo ops at G.K Zhukov Monument, and finally steep yourself in history at House of Loaders.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Volgograd is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Riyadh in May, expect Volgograd to be cooler, temps between 28°C and 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to fly to Kazan.

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 8th (Mon), walk around Aksenova Square, wander the streets of Bauman Street (Kazansky Arbat), then pause for some serene contemplation at Annunciation Cathedral, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Konstantin Vasiliev Museum, contemplate the long history of Suyumbike Tower, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kul Sharif Mosque, then steep yourself in history at Kazan Kremlin, and finally examine the collection at Natural History of Tatarstan Museum.

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Getting from Volgograd to Kazan by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May, Kazan is a bit cooler than Volgograd - with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Vladimir.

The most visited destination in the Golden Ring circuit, the city of Vladimir is known for its remarkably preserved white-stone monuments, which have World Heritage status.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Sculpture Artist, examine the collection at Spoon Museum, then see the interesting displays at Borodins' Blacksmith Shop, and finally see the interesting displays at Holy Assumption Cathedral.

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Traveling by flight from Kazan to Vladimir takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to catch the train to Nizhny Novgorod.

Founded eight centuries ago at the confluence of the Volga and the Oka rivers, Nizhny Novgorod boasts over 600 historical, cultural, and architectural monuments.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Limpopo Zoo, then explore the historical opulence of The Kremlin, and then don't miss a visit to State Bank. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Fedorovsky Embankment, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Nativity of Most Holy Mother of God, then don't miss a visit to Chkalov Staircase, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevskiy.

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Take a train from Vladimir to Nizhny Novgorod in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Nizhny Novgorod are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to St. Petersburg.

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: pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, get engrossed in the history at Yusupov Palace, see the interesting displays at Russian Museum, and admire the landmark architecture of Peter and Paul Fortress.

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Fly from Nizhny Novgorod to St. Petersburg in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Nizhny Novgorod in May, expect nights in St. Petersburg to be about the same, around 8°C, while days are little chillier, around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Kaliningrad.

A city of science and philosophy, cosmopolitan Kaliningrad once served as a cultural hub of Germany, Poland, and Lithuania.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): pause for some photo ops at Monument to Alexander Vasilevskiy, then steep yourself in history at Fort XI Donhoff, then pause for some serene contemplation at Konigsberg Cathedral, and finally examine the collection at B-413 Submarine Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Kurshskaya Kosa.

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Fly from St. Petersburg to Kaliningrad in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Moscow Standard Time (MSK) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is minus 1 hour. In May, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Moscow.

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, browse the exhibits of Kolomenskoye Historical and Architectural Museum and Reserve, stroll around Patriarch's Pond, and admire the striking features of Tserkov' Uspeniya Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy V Novodevich'yem Monastyre.

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Traveling by flight from Kaliningrad to Moscow takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Kaliningrad to Moscow. In May, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.