List of the most beautiful cities in Russia: photos, a brief description of the attractions

It is unlikely that anyone can be surprised that in such a large and incredibly beautiful country there are a huge number of unrealistically beautiful cities, each of which is unique in its own way. Here you are architecture, natural monuments, and cultural heritage - in general, there is definitely something to see in Russia.

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So, we present to your attention 15, in our opinion, the most beautiful cities in Russia.You probably can supplement this list with other cities, whose beauty has found a response in your heart.

List of the most beautiful cities in Russia: TOP-15

Moscow

It is not at all surprising that our list of the most beautiful cities in Russia The capital opens, because it is here that a huge number of different attractions and beauties are concentrated. What is the cost of perhaps known all over the world Red Square and the Kremlin.

In addition, being in Moscow, you should definitely visit the temple of Basil Blessed, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, The business quarter of the capital - Moscow City, the former royal residence-the museum-reserve Tsaritsyno, the main operating scene of the country and part -time one of the best theaters of not only the country, but the whole world - Big theater.

For the sake of justice, it is worth saying that the sights of a beauty-Moscow can be listed and described for a very long time, but at least once in a life it is much better to see all this with your own eyes.

St. Petersburg

The next in our list was the city of incredible beauty and architecture, as well as the country's tourist center is St. Petersburg. It is here that dozens of museums are concentrated with the most valuable and unique collections, palace and park complexes and ensembles, as well as fortresses and castles.
Perhaps, in order to properly consider all these beauties, even a whole month will be enough, however, this time will definitely be spent not in vain. So, having arrived in St. Petersburg, be sure to visit the following places:
The former imperial residence of Peterhof. This place can be compared with a small town, in which there are a huge number of fountains, flower beds, beautiful alleys and much more.

Hermitage. The largest museum in the whole country, which stands along with the famous Prado and Louvre.
Mikhailovsky castle.
Kazan Cathedral.
Take a walk along the Neva River embankment, look at the divorce bridge.
Cruiser Aurora".

Yekaterinburg

If it seems to someone that there are few beauties in Yekaterinburg and there is nothing to look at, he is clearly mistaken, since this city on its territory gathered more than 600 architectural attractions, 43 of which are monuments of federal significance.
While in this city it is worth visiting excursions in the house of Sevastyanov, in the estate of the Rastorguev-Kharitonovs, in the Yeltsin Center. It is also worth visiting the Museum of the History of Yekaterinburg and the Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts.

Fans of fun and entertainment will be delighted after visiting Yekaterinburg circus, well, and animal lovers - Yekaterinburg zoo. In addition, there are many holy places in the city - temples and cathedrals.
Connoisseurs of contemporary art 100% will evaluate such a landmark as a monument to the keyboard.

Sochi

Almost everyone knows about the popularity of this beautiful city in Russia. After all, Sochi is modern European resort, The incredible beauty of the Black Sea coast with no less beautiful embankments. In addition to all these beauties, in Sochi you can look at others.
Olympic Park Sochi. It is here that Olympic objects are located along with the Olympic village.
Resort Park Riviera With their famous pink alleys and the largest oceanarium of the coast.

Mount Akhun And the observation tower on it. Despite the small height of this mountain, a bewitching look opens from it.
Stalin's residence. This house-museum, despite the fact that it is not a luxurious building, is especially popular among tourists.
The Podolishchenskoye Gorge, located on the slopes of the previously mentioned Mount Akhun.
The natural complex "33 waterfalls" and Agur waterfalls.
Extreme lovers must visit the Skypark AJ Hackett Sochi. It is here that the longest suspension bridge in the world is located.
The trout farm in Adler. Farm lovers will be satisfied with the excursion to this fish farm. Here you can buy both fresh and already cooked fish.

Krasnoyarsk

This beautiful city of Russia, unlike previously mentioned, cannot be called a “favorite” of tourists, however, there is also something to see here:

Unique rock formations, which are called "Pillars".
Museum-Surikov Museum.
Steamboat Museum St. Nicholas.
One of the largest zoos of the country. The territory of this zoo is 31 hectares.
The island of Tatyshev - The place of rest is tens of thousands of people. In the summer, here you can buy, arrange a picnic, rent a bicycle and videos. In winter, a skating rink works here, you can also ski.

Rostov-on-Don

Few people know, but Rostov-on-doom is fair to call beach resort, since both directly in the city itself and in its environs, there are a sufficient number of water bodies that are intended for bathing and rest.

This city is also famous for such attractions:

Embankment of the River Don. This huge embankment is simply paradise for tourists, because it is on its territory that a huge number of different cultural events and festivals, as well as festivities, take place. On the same embankment, you can look at the light music fountain and the most beautiful sculptures.
One of the most ancient, but from this no less beautiful Street Rostov-on-Don- Big garden. Here you can see many beautiful modern and ancient buildings.
Space Museum. Here you can plunge into the amazing world of astronautics, look at the personal items of astronauts, aircraft, missiles of missiles and much more.
Museum of the North Caucasus Railway. Another place that must be seen while in Rostov-on-Don. The most different railway equipment, as well as the history of the railway, are collected here.

Arkhangelsk

Despite the rapid development of almost all cities in Russia, Arkhangelsk is in no hurry to replenish their ranks. Here you can see a lot of original. There are many monuments and statues, museums and churches in this in its own way of a beautiful city.

Visiting Arkhangelsk, do not be too lazy to see the following:

Museum of wooden architecture in the open air. The territory of this museum is 140 hectares, here you can see amazing buildings of completely different times.
Museum of Local Lore in the Gostiny Dvor. This building is recognized as an architectural monument of federal significance. In this museum you can learn more information about the city, its history.
North Dvina embankment. We also recommend that you take a walk along the embankment of the Northern Dvina, here you can see several monuments, breathe fresh air and admire beautiful views. Well, if you get to this place in June, you can observe the Festival of street theaters.
The Assumption Church, St. Nicholas Church.
Northern Marine Museum. This museum contains about 20,000 different exhibits that “tell” their visitors about the city, its history, about how the coast was mastered. Also, mini-exhibitions talk about marine affairs and the main ports of the entire region.
Drama Theater. Lomonosov, Pomeranian Philharmonic, Archangel Puppet Theater.

Kaliningrad

Kaliningrad is a city of contrast, Here you can see incredibly beautiful buildings and picturesque views next to unsightly multi -storey buildings and working outskirts.

Despite this, this city definitely attracts tourists, because there really is something to see:

Curonian braid. Acquaintance with this city should start with this sight of it. The Curonian braid is a fairly narrow strip of land, which shares the Curonian Bay and the Baltic Sea.
Cathedral on the island of Kant. This cathedral was the first Protestant cathedral in the city. To date, it is a valuable cult of culture. And at its north wall there is a grave of the world famous philosopher Immanuel Kant.

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Chirch of the Holy Family, the Cross Exaltation Cathedral.
Museum of the World Ocean, B-413 boat-museum.
Well, and, of course, the famous 8 Gate of Kaliningrad: Rosgarten, Friedland, Friedrichsburg, Ausfal, Brandenburg, Railway, Zachaim, royal.

Nizhny Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful cities in Russia. There are many festivals and fairs.

What definitely needs to be seen in Nizhny Novgorod is the following attractions:

Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin. Perhaps it is from this place that most visiting tourists begin their route, because the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin is known to the whole country. Especially for tourists there is an open section of the wall, as well as various exhibitions.

Chkalovskaya staircase in the form of numbers 8. This staircase consists of more than 500 steps, thanks to this it is visible even from the opposite bank of the river. Well, at the top of this staircase, a monument was erected to the pilot V. Chkalov, in honor of which this attraction was actually named.
Embankment of Fedorovsky. Walking promenade with an incredible view of the Oka River. With the same embankment, you can also see the Stroganov Church.

Fans of churches, temples and cathedrals will also not be left without impressions, because many such places are concentrated in the city: the Alexander Nevsky New Yarmarochny Cathedral, the Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, the Christmas Church, the Pechersky Ascension Monastery.
Museum of History of OJSC GAZ.

Kazan

This beautiful city in Russia is a favorite place for tourists, which you want to come again and again. View everything at a time is simply impossible, just as it is impossible not to fall in love with this colorful and hospitable city.

Kazan Kremlin. The place in which the residence of the head of the republic and the government is located. The Kazan Kremlin is recognized as the main archaeological complex of the city, which combines two completely different cultures - eastern and western.
Kul-Sharif Mosque.This mosque is located on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin and it is worth noting that these structures harmoniously complement each other.
Tower Syuyumbikewhich is also located on the territory of the Kremlin. There is a legend that the tower was built by order of Ivan the Terrible in 7 days. It was such a condition that Queen Suyumbike, on which the Terrible wanted to marry him, set. As you know, the king’s condition was fulfilled, however, he could not marry the beauty, she could not, she dropped from the same tower.

It will be wrong, being in Kazan, not to visit National Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan. Approximately 800,000 exhibits expect visitors and tell them about the history of the city, culture and traditions of the whole people.
Museum of socialist life. You can plunge in the 90s by visiting such a museum of socialist life. A large number of different things of that time have been collected in this place
Be sure to visit the blue lakes, the island of Sviyazhsk, Lake Kaban.

Smolensk

This beautiful city in Russia is inferior in size to all previously described cities, but this did not affect its beauty. "City-shine", "shield of Russia"-so they also call this the oldest city of Russia, because it was he who for a long time defended the capital from various encroachments of other European countries.

Smolensk is a city of museums, so lovers of such a cultural vacation will certainly like here:

Historical Museum. In this museum you can learn about the history of the city, see ancient household items, various jewelry and weapons.
Museum "Smolensk - Shield of Russia." In this museum, more attention is paid to military topics. The whole combat history of Smolensk is collected here, which is displayed in various equipment, weapons, etc.
Museum "Smolensk Len". This area is known for having long been engaged in the cultivation and processing of flax. It is this craft that this museum is dedicated. Here you can find out how to correctly process flax, see the most beautiful outfits from linen fabric, etc.
Museum of Sculpture S.T. Konenkova. The museum presents 80 different works on religious, revolutionary and household topics.
Museum "Smolensk during the Second World War." By visiting this museum, you will learn how the liberation of Smolensk and the adjacent territories from the invaders passed, you can see the archival documents of that time.
There are also many churches and cathedrals in Smolensk. It is worth visiting Petropavlovsk and Barvarinsky Churches, the temple of Mikhail Archangel, a Catholic church.
Well, if you just want to take a walk in a beautiful area, then you need to visit embankment of the Dnieper River. Despite the fact that it looks modest enough, it is very beautiful here. There are many trees and flowers on the embankment, and modern playgrounds are built for children.
It is also worth visiting the Lopatinsky Garden and Blonier Garden.

Cheboksary

This beautiful city in Russia is one of the largest religious, educational and cultural centers of the Volga region. It contains a large number of religious structures (more than 15), and many libraries, museums and galleries are also concentrated here.
You can rest calmly and measuredly in Cheboksary on bay of the Cheboksary Gulf. Here you can swim in a boat, walk along the bay and eat deliciously in a restaurant. Very often, various events, festivals and concerts are held on the embankment.
If you want to ride a ship along the Volga, then you should visit river port. You can also rent a ship here and arrange a holiday on it.
Beer lovers will certainly appreciate museum of beer in Cheboksary. In this place you will be told about the history of beer, about how it is boiled and, of course, at the end of the tour they will give you
It is also worth visiting Cheboksary museum of the History of the Tractor, Chuvash Art and National Museums.
In addition, you can cultivate in this city culturally at the Chuvash Opera and Ballet Theater, the Drama Theater named after K.V. Ivanov and the Russian Drama Theater.

Irkutsk

Irkutsk - ancient Siberian cityRussiawhich is located on the banks of the Angara River. This city is in demand among tourists a little less than the previously mentioned cities. However, according to statistics, each tourist still lingers in Irkutsk for at least 1.5-2 days, which means that there is something to see here.
Home Square cities. The area of \u200b\u200bthe Count of Speransky has long been considered a place where all the festivals and events took place. Today there is a beautiful fountain, a chapel and a wonderful green park.
Embankment of the Angara River. Walking along this embankment, you can admire the most beautiful views: the measured flow of the river, new buildings, the Council of Epiphany.
Art Museum named after V.P. Sukachev. This museum is a real historical value, because a huge number of masterpieces of Russian, Eastern, Western European and Siberian art of the XV - XX centuries are collected.
Museum-Logok "Angara". This icebreaker is rightfully considered one of the oldest throughout the world, for the first time this ship was launched in the distant 1900.

There are a lot of churches in this beautiful city of Russia, therefore, being here, be sure to find the time to see these attractions: Kharlampievskaya, Crosyazdge, Spasskaya Churches, Znamensky Monastery.
It will also not be unfair not to tell about a large number of monuments in the territory of this city: monument to Yakov Pokhabov, Leonid Gaidai, Alexander III, Kolchak
Well, and, of course, Lake Baikal.

Pskov

Pskov is the most important tourist center Not only the Pskov region, but also the entire north-west of Russia. Some cultural monuments that are located in this city are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and many churches are on the Russian cultural heritage list. In this city, there are a huge number of museums, several theaters and cinemas, also in Pskov there are more than 15 towers.
It is worth noting that in ancient times there were about 40 towers, but, unfortunately, they have not been preserved to our time. Today you can visit Vlasyevskaya, Rybnitsky, medium, high And some other towers.
Pskov blacksmith's courtyard. The House of the Priest, so they also call this place, is a monument of civil architecture. It is worth noting that to this day this blacksmith's yard has survived almost unchanged. Today, a blacksmith workshop is working in the courtyard, in which you can see the work of the Pskov masters.
It is also worth watching in this beautiful city in Russia Mirozhsky, Snodogorsk Monasteries and the Writing of the Chamber, the Chamber of Menshikov.

Yoshkar-Ola

This beautiful city of Russia is the cultural center of the Republic of Mari El, there are 5 palaces of culture and 5 theaters, 21 library, about 10 museums. This city clearly attracts tourists, because it is distinguished by its beauty and originality.
The first place that we would recommend to visit in Yoshkar-Ola, Square Obolensky-Nogotkov. Once in this place, for a minute you can imagine that you are in a completely different country: the surrounding buildings made in the Venetian style amaze with their luxury and beauty.

Bruges embankment. Another place that clearly deserves your attention. Buildings standing on the embankment are also made in an atypical style for Russia.
Boulevard of the chavae. This boulevard is the main street of this city. A romantic atmosphere always reigns here, because all the boulevard is decorated with a flowering alley and fountains
Complex "12 Apostles". This composition is something unreal, crowds of tourists are always gathering near it and this is not surprising. The composition consists of 12 apostles that follow Jesus - all this is part of the clock mechanism. Just imagine that each "Apostle" reaches 1.5 m in height. Every day every 3 hours from the gate you can see the exit of Jesus, followed by the same 12 “Apostles”.

Museum of the History of the city of Yoshkar-Ola. Well, if you want to learn more about the history of this wonderful city, about the life of its inhabitants, you want to see archival documents and photos, then you need to visit this museum.

Russia is a huge country in which there are many incredibly beautiful and significant cities for all its inhabitants. It is simply impossible to list them all. Even after reading this article, probably each of you will recall more than a dozen beautiful cities and places, and all of them, of course, deserve to be considered such. Therefore, we recommend not to waste time and travel more, creating our rating of the most incredible and delightful places in Russia.