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Ekaterinbourg

Yekaterinburg

Khabarovsk

Khabarovsk

Transsibérien

Trans-Siberian Railway

Vladivostok

Vladivostok

Vladivostok, the eastern terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway and port opening onto the Sea of Japan, blends Tsarist architecture, spectacular bridges, wild islands and maritime cuisine influenced by Asia.

Nijni Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod

At the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers, Nizhny Novgorod brings together a 16th-century Kremlin, merchant quarter streets and a vibrant cultural scene. A distinctly Russian city, away from the beaten path.

Yaroslavl

Yaroslavl

The oldest and largest city of the Golden Ring, Yaroslavl stands at the confluence of the Volga and Kotorosl rivers, just 3.5 hours from Moscow by train.

Vladimir

Vladimir

Capital of the Golden Ring, Vladimir preserves some of Russia's finest white-stone monuments. Our complete guide to visiting this 12th-century princely city.

Oulan-Oudé

Ulan-Ude

Between a colossal Lenin head, Buddhist monasteries, and Buryat culture, Ulan-Ude stands as the most exotic stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Souzdal

Suzdal

A perfectly preserved medieval town, Suzdal aligns over 200 monuments across 9 km². An essential stop on Russia's Golden Ring, 220 km from Moscow.

Sergiev Posad

Located 70 km from Moscow, Sergiev Posad is home to the Trinity Lavra of Saint Sergius, the heart of Russian Orthodoxy and a UNESCO jewel of the Golden Ring.

Saint-Pétersbourg

Saint Petersburg

Once the imperial capital born from the dream of Peter the Great, Saint Petersburg unfolds baroque palaces, canals and gilded cathedrals along the Neva River. A comprehensive guide to planning your journey.

Rostov

Rostov

White-walled Kremlin, monasteries with silver domes, peaceful shores of Lake Nero: Rostov the Great is a highlight of Russia's Golden Ring.

The City of Plios

Plios, a small Russian village nestled on the Volga, owes its fame to painter Levitan. Known as 'Russian Switzerland', it stands as one of the most stunning stops along the Golden Ring.

Ile Olkhon

Olkhon Island

Olkhon Island: 730 km² of steppes, cliffs and Baltic-style beaches at the heart of Lake Baikal, a sacred site of Siberian shamanism to explore in summer and winter.

Moscou

Moscow

Red Square, the Kremlin, golden domes and the metro-museum: the Nomadays guide to preparing your trip to Moscow, the ancient capital of Russia.

Listvianka

Listvianka

Just 66 km from Irkutsk, Listvianka is the most accessible gateway to Lake Baikal. Wooden isbas, scientific museum and frozen lake in winter.

Kostroma

Kostroma

A subtle stop on the Golden Ring overlooking the Volga, Kostroma tells the story of Romanov Russia through its Ipatiev Monastery and preserved 19th-century urban landscape.

Kazan

Kazan

Where the Volga and Kama rivers converge, Kazan blends a UNESCO Kremlin, the Qolsärif Mosque, and Tatar identity. Complete guide to planning your visit.