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Russia (St Petersburg & Moscow)

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Russia is the world's largest country by landmass, spanning Eastern Europe and northern Asia, with St Petersburg and Moscow standing as its two most iconic cities. Moscow, the capital, is home to the Kremlin, Red Square, and the ornate St Basil's Cathedral, serving as the political and cultural heart of the nation. St Petersburg, founded by Peter the Great in 1703, is renowned for its baroque and neoclassical architecture, the vast art collection of the Hermitage Museum, and its famous White Nights phenomenon in summer. Travellers are drawn to both cities for their extraordinary history, world-class museums, imperial palaces, vibrant arts scenes, and the striking contrast between Russia's Soviet past and its modern present.

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Russia (St Petersburg & Moscow) · 4 days

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St Petersburg to Moscow by Train — Self-Launched Mini Adventure

A 4-day self-launched version of G Adventures' St Petersburg–Moscow rail mini-adventure. Do the Hermitage and city's hidden courtyards on foot, then ride the Sapsan high-speed train between Russia's two great cities, finishing with a DIY Moscow Metro art crawl. Everything here is bookable independently: museum tickets direct, the Sapsan on rzd.ru, and walking tours via GetYourGuide or free-tour operators. Costs are rough backpacker/mid-range estimates in GBP and exclude international flights and the Russian visa/Letter of Invitation (which is a significant extra cost and admin burden).

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