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Maintaining its own identity as it straddles the cultures of Europe and the Far East, Russia has always been a conglomeration of times zones, climates and cultures.

Even the two major tourist centers, Moscow and St. Petersburg, are a contrast in city dynamics - with the capital more Asiatic in feel and temperament, and St. Petersburg a more carefully laid-out European metropolis.

No longer a Soviet republic, Russia has all but abandoned most travel restrictions - leaving ample opportunity for exploring the country in its entirety including resorts along the Black Sea coast and the Altai and Caucasus mountains.

More about Russia travel & tourism around the Web:

On the Web, discover more about Russia and its people at top sites offering helpful guides to hotel & restaurant, as well as major and off-the-beaten path attractions, facts and travel tips, photo galleries and virtual tours ....

Russia travel guide - Wikitravel - Complete guide to major attractions in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other major cities & regions with photos, maps, insider tips on hotels, customs, and travel etiquette.

Journey to Moscow - The most elegant and comprehensive guide to the capital city with in-depth coverage of major attractions with suggested itineraries, restaurants & bars, overviews of the Moscow metro, taxis, buses & trams, practical travel & safety tips.

Moscow Travel Information - Lonely Planet - Expert insider information on where to go and what to do with focus on suggested shopping, hotels & restaurants, maps, photo gallery, helpful contact information for tourists.

Saint-Petersburg.com - Extensive information on major and nearby attractions including a virtual tour, video clips, photo gallery and interactive 360° panoramas, searchable database of top hotels, restaurants and bars, shopping guides, busy online forum, related links.

Black Sea : Maps, Resorts, Beaches, Sightseeing - Like it says, with a photo-rich guide offering a virtual tour up and down the coast.

also see -> Get to Know the Locals while Traveling in Russia

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