Welcome to Northern European Russia

Russia's far north, with its stunning and often harsh natural beauty, is a place of startling extremes, best typified by the perpetual darkness of polar night and the midnight sun of polar day.

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The inspiration for the epic poetry of the Kalevala, this vast region contains some of Russia's most celebrated sights, including the iconic wooden architecture of Kizhi Island, the remote Solovetsky Islands whose monastery once housed a notorious Gulag camp, and the frigid shores of the Barents Sea. This is also one of the best places to witness the northern lights as well as to explore Soviet-era ruins.

Travelling in Northern European Russia takes a lot of patience at times, and the weather can be unpredictable, with blistering sunshine turning quickly into icy rainstorms. But the reward for perseverance is an insight into one of Russia's most mesmerising regions.

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Murmansk: Highlights along Lenina Avenue Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: Murmansk Regional Palace of Culture and Folks Art of Kirov, Murmansk, Murmansk Oblast, Northwestern DistrictThe Murmansk Regional Palace of Culture or The Kirovka is named after Sergei Mironovich Kirov and has been a true friend of the inhabitants of the city and region since 1932. It includes a big stage, which is the central concert venue, hosting a lot of folklore, family and children's events, meetings, international festivals, theatrical art, Christmas balls, parties, and more.
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Backroads of Russia: St Petersburg - Moscow

Russia is the world’s largest nation, which means there’s no shortage of things to see or do here. With us, you won’t just stick to the main sights in Moscow and St Petersburg. Head beyond these two cities to see Russia’s quieter side in the villages of Petrozavodska and Kizhi Island, or the cluster of ancient towns known as the Golden Ring. Discover standout landscapes like Ruskeala National Park’s marble canyon, or the fairy-tale architecture of Gethsamane Skete. Want a little bit of everything? You’ll find it in Russia.
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