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Capital: Moscow
National Language: Russian
Population: 143,800,000
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
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1. Saint Basil's Cathedral
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Also know as The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed, is a church in Red Square in Moscow. It was built by Ivan the Terrible between 1555 and 1561. It's considered as the Symbol of Russia. The confusion of colours, the beautiful shapes of this building is what attract the tourist all around the world. But Saint Basil's Cathedral is not just a building. The unique architecture is one of a kind. Classified also by UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. Hermitage Museum
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Hermitage Museum is a museum of arts and culture located in Saint Petersburg Russia. It is one of the largest collection of European arts in the world including collection of paintings such as the collection complex of six historic buildings along Palace Embankment, the Winter Palace(A former residence of Russian emperor) and the Menshikov Palace. Hermitage Museum was founded by Catherine The Great in 1764.
3. Kazan
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Classified by UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kazan is the capital and the largest city of Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. It is the largest river port on the Volga River, and one of the largest economic, political, and cultural center of the country. The Kazan Krelim is a landmark to the city.
4. Taynitskaya Tower
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Taynitskaya Tower (Secret Tower), is the oldest tower of the Moscow Kremlin. It is a middle tower on the south side of the area. It has a secret passage leading to the Moskva River. The tower was repeatedly destroyed and restored during the 18th-19th centuries. The tower was designed by Italian architect Antonio Fryazin.
5. Suzdal
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Suzdal is a historic small town in Vladimir Oblast east of Moscow Russia. It was once the capital of several Russian principalities and has many examples of early Russian architecture. It was a preserved museum of Russia's culture.
6. Lake Baikal
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Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lake Baikal is the deepest and oldest lake in the world. It is located in the South of the Russian region of Siberia, between the Irkutsk Oblast to the northwest and the Buryat Republic to the southwest. It is considered to be one of the clearest lake on earth.
7. Kizhi Island
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Kizhi Island is a famous religious destination in Russia. It is located in Karelia, a region in Northwestern Russia that borders Finland and the White Sea. Kizhi island is an open-air museum. A famous bell tower "Kizhi Pogost" is situated in this island. Kizhi Pogost is a historical wooden structures that is Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
8. Trans-Siberia Railway
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| flickr/Martha de Jong-Lantink |
Trans-Siberia Railway is the longest railway line in the world. The railway runs from Moscow Russia to the Sea of Japan. There are connecting lines to Mongolia, China and North Korea. Founded by Tsar Alexander III in 1891, and completed by his son, Tsar Nicholas II, in 1916.
9. Valley of Geysers
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Located in Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East, the Valley of Geysers is the second largest geyser field in the world. The valley is difficult to reach, with helicopters providing the only way of transport.
10. Mount Elbrus
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Mount Elbrus is a dormant volcano located in the Caucasus Mountain Range in Southern Russia. It is the highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains and in Europe. And it is the tenth most prominent in the world. It is also listed in the Seven Summits, Volcanic Seven Summits, Country High Point, and Ultra.
