Moscow - Russia’s Great Capital

Perfect Russia vacations start in Moscow. Moscow is the capital of Russian Federation. It is one of the oldest cities in Russia. Russian prince Yuri Vladimorovich Dolgorukiy founded Moscow in the 12th century. Beginning from early times Moscow played a prominent role in the history of the country, as many historical events took place there.

During different historical periods, Moscow was repeatedly conquered and destroyed, but every time it was successfully rebuilt. Moscow also suffered greatly from fires, but most of the historical buildings and monuments were preserved.

Nowadays Moscow is one of the largest and busiest cities in the whole country. Moscow has five airports serving international and local flights. The most modern of all airports in Moscow is Domodedovo, which is equipped with modern equipment.

Moscow has always been an industrial and commercial center of Russia. Even in past centuries, it played a very important role in international trade. Moscow was the center of different kinds of enterprises, which gradually moved outside the city. Many of Moscow hotels are located in the city center.

In recent decades many new buildings were built, which stand alongside with old buildings. When you walk across the streets of this busy city, you can come across modern buildings and old ones. Administrative buildings and offices mingle with each other.

For many centuries Moscow has been the cultural center of the country. The city posses the most valuable historical and architectural monuments of world importance, among them the famous Kremlin, Novodevichy Convent, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and surely the Red Square. Most of the historical monuments are being reconstructed and restored. Visit Moscow for perfect Russia vacation.

Moscow regularly hosts major festivals, Olympiads, sports competitions and international contests, some of which have international fame.

Moscow is really the most beautiful city in the world, which receives nearly two million tourists every year.

Russia is a great country so every time you travel in Russia you can find something new. You can visit Russia whenever you like. This great country always offers everything for a good rest.

There are many famous cities in Russia. Ekaterinburg is the third largest city in Russia. After making tours to Moscow and St. Petersburg you must also visit this great city.

Ekaterinburg was founded by Russia tsar Peter the Great nearly 300 years ago, so it has an old history. The city was named after his wife Catherine. The city is located on the eastern slopes of the Urals Mountains on the banks of wonderful Iset River. You can find hotels in Russia and Ekaterinburg at www.russianhotels.com.

 In 1721 Ekaterinburg was granted the status of a town. Beginning from the 19-th century Ekaterinburg turned into a large industrial center of Russia. During the World War II the city produced a huge arsenal of military technology and armaments.

Nowadays Ekaterinburg is an important business center in the whole country. Banking institutions of the county take an active part in the economical life of the country. Many foreign companies already operate in the city, which makes the city very important in the field of cooperation between East and West. Enrich your Russia travel with a visit to Ekaterinburg.

Pereslavl-Zalessky is one of the most famous cities among all other ones in the Golden Ring of Russia. The city of Pereslavl-Zalesky was founded by Yuri Dolgorukiy in 1152. The city is situated on the banks of the Plehcheevo Lake. Pereslavl is a city of famous princes. One of the most famous princes of Pereslavl was Aleksandr Nevsky, who ruled the city. The invaders of Pereslavl were kicked out of the city in the beginning of the 17th century.

Nowadays there are many historical, as well as modern buildings in the city. There are many monasteries in Pereslavl. Goritskiy Uspenskiy Monastery was built in the 16th century, but nowadays only 17th and 18th century buildings survived. Today the monastery is a historical and art museum. The most famous buildings of the Goritskiy Uspenskiy Monastery are the Holy Gates, Nokolskaya Church and Uspensky Cathedral. Information about St Petersburg travel, Russia vacations and Russia hotel.

Not far from Goritskiy Cathedral, the Troitze- Danilov monastery is situated. It was built in the 16th century. The monastery represents the architecture of past times. Nowadays it is a monastery with very strict rules not only for monks, but also for the visitors.

Pereslavl- Zalessky nowadays has become a very modern city with luxurious hotels, shops, stores and restaurants. There are also other necessary facilities in the city, such as hospitals, kindergartens, schools, educational institutions and others.

When you visit Russia you should consider seeing Uglich. Uglich is one of the oldest towns in the country, which attracts tourists who visit Russia. The town has very old history, which takes you back the 10thcentury.The princes ruling in Uglich sold it to the Moscow’s great prince in the 14th century, to be more resize in 1328. The town was burned down for several times during th invasion of Tartars. The first stone buildings in the town were constructed in the 15th century. Some of these buildings survived till our times.

The town played a very important role in the development of the country. In the 16th century the town prospered and developed, but after that period gradually declined. During the prosperous time, Russian tsar Ivan the Terrible’s brother ruled the town. During the reign of the Romanov dynasty in Russia, Uglich became the famous place of pilligrimage. For hotels in Uglich, check out Russia hotels.

Uglich attracts tourists not only for its historical past, but also for its nature and beauty of the surroundings. When you travel in Russia, don’t forget to pass through this town and admire it. Uglich is famous for its monasteries, especially for   the Alexeievsky and the Resurrection monasteries. Many other famous places in Uglich are famous and should be visited.

There is no doubt that you will enjoy traveling there and visiting all the places of religious, cultural and historical value. I hope you enjoy my short stories on facts about Russia.

Golden Ring of Russia is one of the most popular places among tourists. While making tours in Russia you must not miss you opportunity to visit this wonderful cities, as Golden Ring of Russia includes Kostroma, Novgorod, Vladimir, Suzdal, Rostov Velikiy, Pereslavl Zalesky and Segiev Posad.

You will surely also have to make reservations in the hotels. Each of the cities offers great range of hotels with modern conveniences. Some of the hotels in these cities are located in old historical buildings, the others are newly built. A great place to book hotels in Russia online is www.RussianHotels.com. You can find Moscow hotels, hotels in St Petesburg and in any other city in Russia.

Vladimir offers tourists wide range of hotels. The Erlangen House Hotel is a tree-star hotel, which was built in 2001. The hotel offers perfect service and all modern conveniences. It is located in the historical center of the city.

Suzdal is one of the best cities and offers different hotel accommodations. Hot Springs is a three-store hotel with 30 rooms that are equipped with cable TV, Internet, direct dial phone and many other facilities.

Okhotnichiy Domik is located 15 kilometers from Suzdal in a pine forest. Te hotel has different kinds of rooms including suites and junior suite. There you will have an opportunity to walk in the forest and admire Russian nature.

One of the best hotels in Sergiev Posad is Russky Dvorik, which is located in the historical center of the city, only 200meters from Troitse Sergieva Lavra. You can come here not only for rest, but also on business.