Russian City Reviews
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Why Visit Novosibirsk?
Category : Russian City ReviewsWHY VISIT?: The 3rd (or 4th, depending on who you ask) largest city in Russia, Novosibirsk is a mecca for big business, but as the unofficial capital of Siberia, it’s also a growing tourist destination. HOW TO GET THERE: Novosibirsk has an international airport, called Tolmachevo. Although you can take a train from Moscow, bear…
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Why Visit Nizhny Novgorod?
Category : Russian City ReviewsWHY VISIT?: One of the largest cities in Russia, and located on the banks of the legendary Volga River, Nizhny Novgorod is a great example of modern-day Russia. HOW TO GET THERE: Nizhny Novgorod has an international airport. But if you’re coming from Moscow, consider riding their new high-speed train called Sapsan. You can buy…
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Why Travel To Western Ukraine?
Category : Russian City ReviewsWHY VISIT?: Western Ukraine is where the heart of the Ukrainian people can be found. From the castles of Lutsk to the gorgeous, European-style architecture of Lvov, Western Ukraine is a growing tourist destination. HOW TO GET THERE: Fly to Kiev, take a cab to the train station, and from there buy a ticket on…
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What is BALAKLAVA, Ukraine?
Category : Russian City ReviewsBalaklava is a small port town to the south of Sevastopol where the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade took place. In fact, it’s played a major role in all sorts of military conflicts through the centuries. Speaking of things military: Can you spot the military base in this photo? See the tunnel entrance at…
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Why Travel to Yalta, Ukraine?
Category : Russian City ReviewsWhy Travel to Yalta, Ukraine? WHY VISIT?: Once a Black Sea playground for Russian Tsars, Yalta has turned into a summer haven for Russian and European travelers. Below is a video I shot during a trip to Yalta: [leadplayer_vid id=”51F5D01549D62″] HOW TO GET THERE: Yalta has no airport, so some combination of planes, trains, buses…
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Why Travel to St. Petersburg, Russia?
Category : Russian City ReviewsWhy Travel to St. Petersburg, Russia? WHY VISIT?: The beauty of St. Petersburg is reason enough to visit, but that it’s home to the Hermitage – a museum rivaled only by the Louvre in Paris – vaults it into Must-See status. HOW TO GET THERE: You can of course fly to St. Petersburg. But since…
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Why travel to Sevastopol Ukraine?
Category : Russian City ReviewsSevastopol is one of the tougher cities in Ukraine to get to, but with its amazing waterfront and dramatic scenery, it’s absolutely worth the extra effort. Below are a couple videos I shot during the summer in Sevastopol. Summer in Sevastopol [leadplayer_vid id=”51F5D04517409″] Sevastopol Boardwalk [leadplayer_vid id=”51F5D09B8E482″] HOW TO GET THERE: Although there is an…
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Why Travel To Kiev Ukraine?
Category : Russian City ReviewsWhy Travel to Kiev, Ukraine? WHY VISIT?: The capital of Ukraine, Kiev has everything from world class shopping, to sandy beaches (along the Dnepr river) and enough action for the most demanding nightlife seeker. HOW TO GET THERE: Kiev’s main international airport is called Borispol. If you know some Russian you can take a very…
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Why Travel to Odessa Ukraine?
Category : Russian City ReviewsWhy Travel to Odessa, Ukraine? WHY VISIT?: Odessa has a great mix of beach life, culture and nightlife that appeals to travelers the world over. HOW TO GET THERE: Unless you’re well-versed in Ukrainian train travel, or are traveling with someone who is, it’s best to fly into Odessa. If possible, arrange for ground transportation…
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Moscow Review
Category : Russian City ReviewsWHY VISIT?: Moscow is simply a world-class city, on par with New York, London, Paris or Tokyo. HOW TO GET THERE: With three international airports, there are all sorts of options for getting to Moscow. Ground transportation on the other hand can be confusing, especially if you don’t know the language, so it’s best if…