Russia

Moscow is the political and economic centre of Russia and the former Soviet Union, and contains many fascinating historical attractions, art galleries and museums. St Petersburg is a city of stunning architecture reminiscent of opulent Tsarist Russia, and it has long been considered the cultural centre of Russia.

Russian History & Politics

This tour provides a fascinating chronological introduction to the History and Politics of Moscow and St Petersburg.

Day 1 Fly to Moscow
Day 2 History of Moscow and Moscow as a Capital
Day 3 Moscow of the 20th century
Overnight train to St. Petersburg
Day 4 Creation and First Decades of St. Petersburg
Day 5 Imperial St. Petersburg
Day 6 Revolutionary Russia and Soviet Russia
Day 7 Depart St Petersburg - Arrive in the UK

An additional day can be added in St Petersburg focusing on the Siege of Leningrad from 1941-44 following The Road of Life and related sites.

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