Western Siberia
The ornate Drama Theatre was built in the early 20th century and is one of Omsk's most attractive buildings.
Must-see attractions in Russia
Around St Petersburg
This attractive cathedral frames one side of Tikhvin’s central square, where Lenin’s statue still stands.
Western European Russia
By the western fortress walls, this high earth rampart was built by the Poles who captured Smolensk in 1611.
Western European Russia
Ardent historians may want to check out this small but intensive museum dedicated to the local WWII effort.
Around St Petersburg
Late 18th-century sculpture purchased by Alexander I and given as a present to his mother Maria Fyodorovna.
St Petersburg
A crowdpleaser with the under-12 crowd, the planetarium has shows that explore the wonders of outer space.
Tomsk
This lovely old house marks the start of a street that's home to a number of attractive wooden buildings.
Northern European Russia
One of the oldest factories in Russia, this strikingly grand building first opened for business in 1703.
Astrakhan
The Kryusha Quarter is the location of the beautifully restored Ioann Zlatoust church, dating from 1763.
Russian Far East
An impressive mosaic devoted to the memory of the Soviet soldiers who died during the Second World War.
Western Siberia
The 1759 Zachary & Elisabeth Church, with its soaring black-tipped spires, is extremely photogenic.
Around St Petersburg
On an island in the middle of a large pond, this concert hall is used for various musical performances.
Eastern Siberia
In 1898 Lenin was married in Shushenskoe’s Peter & Paul Church, much to his later embarrassment.
Around St Petersburg
Down on the lake, the Venus Pavilion juts out into the water and has an elaborately painted interior.
Western Siberia
This pleasant garden is guarded by two splendidly reverential statues of Soviet-era metalworkers.
Kaliningrad Region
On the promenade, this impressive sundial is decorated with an eye-catching mosaic of the zodiac.
Yekaterinburg
Over 500 minerals from the Ural Mountains region and a collection of meteorites can be seen here.
Western Siberia
An offshoot of the Fine Arts Museum, this building is home to changing temporary exhibitions.
St Petersburg
Training centre for Russia's future spiritual leaders. It's generally closed to the public.
Monument to the Heroes of 1812
Western European Russia
This Smolensk monument pays tribute to those who fought against Napoleon's armies in 1812.
Mineral Water Spas
The baths were built in 1831 and 1810, respectively. The latter is now a treatment centre.
St Petersburg
This cast-iron bridge crossing the Moika River is painted red, hence its name in Russian.
Altai
This unique Lenin monument sees the revolutionary apparently dressed up as a bullfighter.
Kaliningrad
This pretty footbridge dates from 2005 and connects Fish Village to southern Kaliningrad.
Altai
This blue-domed church frequently bustles with activity and is well-worth checking out.
Russian Far East
Just east of the river terminal is a beach, which is well attended on warm summer days.
Northern European Russia
Attractive wooden relic of bygone years. Can only be viewed from the outside, however.
Vyborg
A small gallery inside Vyborg's arts school that has regularly changing exhibitions.
St Petersburg
The Hermitage's excursion office is the place to contact to arrange a guided tour.
Tomsk
The former trading arches sit just west of the Soviet-built Tomsk Drama Theatre.
Around St Petersburg
This red-brick building with bright blue domes is an important Gatchina church.
Kaliningrad
Clamber up 133 steps here to get prime views of the Fish Village and beyond.
Western European Russia
The eternal flame memorial is located in the Lopatinsky Gardens.
