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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.

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 ....

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.

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