Russia
Russia
Russia's scale is part of the experience: a single train ride on the Trans-Siberian Railway can cross more time zones than most countries have borders, passing birch forests, steppe, and the deep blue expanse of Lake Baikal, the world's oldest and deepest lake. In Moscow, the onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral rise beside the Kremlin's red walls, while St. Petersburg's canals and gilded palaces reflect centuries of imperial ambition. Russian culture runs deep in ballet, literature, and a strong tradition of hearty, warming food.
Main destinations
Food & drink to try
Borshch
Beetroot soup served with sour cream and black bread, red and slightly sweet.
Pelmeni
Small meat dumplings boiled and eaten with butter, vinegar or sour cream.
Blini
Thin yeast pancakes with caviar, sour cream or jam, stacked high at Maslenitsa.