The largest country on the planet, Russia is distinguished by a special variety of both natural and climatic zones, and the customs of the peoples inhabiting it. Even a weekend trip to the neighboring region can give a lot of impressions, and a cruise in Russia on a motor ship will seem like a unique and amazing event.
It is not easy to choose your own from the huge list of cruise routes. It is worth considering the proximity to the starting point and the number of days on the way, the regions to be visited, and the weather conditions at the current time of the year. For fans of cruise holidays, each route will seem interesting and informative, because during the trip you will be able to get acquainted with the most important historical sights and learn a lot of interesting things about your native land.
From the Baltic along the Volga
The most popular cruise routes in Russia are the directions of the Volga-Baltic route. The names of the cities that are on the route of these ships are familiar to every inhabitant of the country. The cultural capital of Russia, St. Petersburg is undoubtedly the most significant and historically important city on the route, but no less attention should be paid to excursions around Petrozavodsk or Uglich, Myshkin or Kalyazin.
The northern routes of cruises in Russia are both a trip to Valaam and an acquaintance with the unique architecture of Russian architects who erected temples in Kizhi. A visit to the Solovetsky Islands will tell you about the past pages of recent history and introduce you to the dim and especially touching nature of the north.
Weekend and more
River cruises in Russia are also short routes that take only a few days. During this time, you can visit the most beautiful cities of central Russia, make a pilgrimage to holy places, or get acquainted with the unique historical or art collections of several museums at once.
Stepping on board the ship on Friday evening, guests spend an exciting weekend in the historical center of Uglich or Tver, get acquainted with the numerous Myshkin's home museums or admire the magnificent landscapes of the village of Konstantinovo in the homeland of Sergei Yesenin.
Having a week in stock, you can walk with a breeze along the Volga or Oka, Kama or Lena, visit the cities of the Golden Ring or admire the Siberian expanses. Such trips are a worthy alternative to foreign voyages. For their implementation, no foreign passports and visas are required. At the same time, the level of service and comfort on board motor ships can compete with the quality of services of international star hotels.
