Unusual Travel Destinations
in Russia
What visions come to one’s mind when they hear “tourism to Russia?” It’s most likely to be the most famous and popular sights such as the Kremlin and the Red Square surrounding it, the Baikal Lake, the Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg in general… While all of these are, without a doubt, very much worth one’s time, what can an experienced tourist, someone who has seen them all, visit in Russia?
Here is exactly the list one will need in such a case! Below you will find top 5 unusual travel destinations in Russia. They may not be as universally well-known, but it certainly does not mean they are not interesting!
The Egersheld Lighthouse
Located in the Russian Far East, not far from the North Korean border, the Egersheld Lighthouse is unique in more ways than one.
The first one is its incredible beauty. Just look at it bathing in the day’s first light, and you will never forget this sight.
The second one lies in its history. Despite being a fairly standard lighthouse at the moment of its construction, now it is one of the oldest in Eastern Russia.
Be sure to visit its viewing platform, because the landscape you can observe from it is just divine.
The Big Yarovoye Lake
Sitting next to the town of Yarovoye in the Altai Krai, this lake is an undeservedly obscure travel location.
Just like the Dead Sea in Israel, the Big Yarovoye possesses a rather unique composition that allows using its waters and mud in balneotherapy.
The Archeopark
A must-see for all lovers of prehistoric animals. The Archeopark is located not far from the city of Samara and depicts ancient extinct mammals such as the wooly mammoth, the cave lion, the European bison, etc. in life-size.
Apart from the bronze animal figures, one can visit the archeological monument called Samar’s Town that is situated right there on the premises of the park and marks the site where the Khanty prince Samar once lived.
Vyborg
Vyborg is a city that can be accessed after an hour drive from St. Petersburg. Originally founded by the Swedes, it was captured by the Russians in the 18th century. Nowadays, it truly reflects Peter the Great’s ambition of cutting a window between Russia and Europe, as it remains an example of Western architecture and atmosphere even to this day.
The Tower of Nevyansk
The Russian equivalent of the Tower of Pisa is situated in the city of Nevyansk. Just like its Italian sister, it stands with a clearly visible tip. The reason for it is unknown, but a local legend says it was a planned feature. Seeing the result of the architect’s work, the commissioner asked him if another tower like this could be built. When the builder said it could, the rich merchant who had paid for the construction pushed him off the tower so that only he would possess such a wonder in Russia
How can I get a Russian visa?
A visa to Russia is best obtained by employing the professional services of tour agents who are experienced in this particular destination. This way, one can avoid most of, if not all, bureaucratic procedures that take a lot of time and patience.
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