Russia Castles & palaces, Historical + Museum pictures

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Visit the capital of Russia, a large modern city that combines dazzling architecture with cultural riches and a fascinating history.

Walk one of Russia’s most famous streets and take in the sights and sounds of central St. Petersburg.

Discover the thrills of the space race at this unique museum, which honors the courage of Russian cosmonauts.

Discover the history behind this iconic Red Square statue, which was erected to celebrate a 1612 victory over Polish forces.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Discover the history behind this iconic Red Square statue, which was erected to celebrate a 1612 victory over Polish forces.

A symbol of historical change, this cathedral was dynamited by the Soviets, only to be reconstructed following the collapse of the USSR.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

Russia’s most famous czar, Peter the Great, still watches over St. Petersburg from this majestic statue on Admiralty Embankment.

Discover a variety of gems from Russia’s works of modern art at this specialist gallery in Moscow.

Cruise along canals, tour architectural masterpieces and enjoy festivals under a midnight sun in Russia’s second-largest city.

A symbol of historical change, this cathedral was dynamited by the Soviets, only to be reconstructed following the collapse of the USSR.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

Rent skates, cycle or stroll in this vast green leisure park, a popular and well-equipped recreational space.

A symbol of historical change, this cathedral was dynamited by the Soviets, only to be reconstructed following the collapse of the USSR.

A symbol of historical change, this cathedral was dynamited by the Soviets, only to be reconstructed following the collapse of the USSR.

This cathedral has a commanding position in the St. Petersburg cityscape and the views from it are just as stunning as its decadent interior.

Cruise along canals, tour architectural masterpieces and enjoy festivals under a midnight sun in Russia’s second-largest city.

Cruise along canals, tour architectural masterpieces and enjoy festivals under a midnight sun in Russia’s second-largest city.

Russia’s most famous czar, Peter the Great, still watches over St. Petersburg from this majestic statue on Admiralty Embankment.

Discover a variety of gems from Russia’s works of modern art at this specialist gallery in Moscow.