By Lauren Kendrick
Introduction
Russia has an incredibly detailed and explosive history. The country as we know it today...
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Situated in the centre of Moscow’s fortified complex is the iconic Kremlin. This famous Asian...
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In Moscow, the Bolshoi Theatre is a stunning example of Neoclassical architecture featured on the...
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Perhaps one of the most bizarre landmarks in Russia is the Mausoleum that showcases the...
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First opened in 1928, the park was renamed after famous novelist Maxim Gorky in 1932....
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The Red Square is the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site that serves as the emblem...
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If you are a fan of a luxury lifestyle, then this is the perfect landmark...
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Whilst you should take your time on your trip to view as many of Russia’s...
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Despite not being known for its amusement parks, Russia’s new tourist attraction Dream Island is...
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Saint Basil's Cathedral is a famous European landmark and a distinctive cathedral with colourful roofs...
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This museum is the second-largest art museum in the world and houses several important cultural...
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The Peterhof Palace is a magnificent palace and museum in Saint Petersburg. Peter the Great...
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This is an incredible and striking Rococo palace named after the wife of Peter the...
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This citadel was ordered to be built by Peter the Great in 1703, and it...
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This church is similar in its style to that of St Basil's Cathedral, with colourful...
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The Mariinsky Theatre is the most iconic opera and ballet theatre in St Petersburg. It...
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The Aurora is a unique museum experience set inside a previously used battleship in the...
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The importance of this church is seen throughout the whole of Russia; it stands where...
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Kivach Falls is one of the most famous natural landmarks in Russia. This cascading waterfall...
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Whilst Irkutsk is not many tourists first choice when visiting Russia, it boasts beautiful buildings,...
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Another modern monument in Russia that allows you to go off-the-beaten-track is the Golden Bridge...
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Kaliningrad is a strange landmark that is so unique it is a must-visit during a...
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Mount Akhun is a beautiful stand-alone mountain and a famous landmark in Russia that you...
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Stalin's Dacha in Sochi is just one of the official residences that the previous Soviet...
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Named after famous scholar Kul Sharif, this Mosque is the biggest in Russia. The building...
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Reminiscent of Italy's Leaning Tower of Piza is the Suyumbike Tower in Kazan. This famous...
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Russky Island is one of the largest islands off the coast of Russia and is...
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Taganay National Park is another stunning wildlife reserve in Russia that provides the perfect escape...
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The Golden Mountains of Altai is the collective name for the UNESCO heritage site that...
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Lake Baikal is a stunning freshwater lake in the Southern Siberian area. The view of...
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Kizhi Island is a UNESCO heritage site situated on Lake Onega, close to the Finnish...
Conclusion
Russia is an exciting country with a diverse range of famous world landmarks that will...