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Insight Guides Russia

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Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook.

From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Russia is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like St Basil's, the Kremlin and Red Square, and cultural gems like wandering around Kizhi's magnificent churches, exploring the vast Lake Baikal and riding the epic Trans-Siberian Railway.

Features of this travel guide to Russia:
- Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery
- Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Russia's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions
- Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy
- Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Russia with our pick of the region's top destinations
- Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free app and eBook to access this and bonus content from your phone or tablet
- Covers: Moscow; The Golden Ring; St Petersburg; The European North; Southwest of Moscow; Along the Volga; The Urals; The European South; Siberia; Russian Far East

Looking for a specific guide to Moscow? Check out City Guide Moscow for a detailed and entertaining look at all the city has to offer.

About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.