The best budget vacation with children at sea. The best seaside family resorts in Russia for families with children. The best European places to holiday with children

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One of the most popular places for families with children on the Black Sea in Russia is located in the coastal zone of Greater Sochi. Lazarevskoye has excellent infrastructure and inexpensive holiday, compared to Adler and urban areas of Sochi.

"All inclusive". In 2020, all inclusive tours for a family of three for 7 days with departure from Moscow cost from 100 thousand rubles. Hotels with all-inclusive meals offer family rooms from 20 thousand rubles per day, boarding houses - from 12 thousand rubles.

There is safe shallow water on the Psezuapse River, which flows into the Black Sea in the Lazarevsk area (Photo © ru.wikimedia.org / Vissarion)

Hotels and private sector. A family room for three in a 3* hotel costs from 3,000 rubles. Private owners ask for inexpensive prices. Accommodation in a guesthouse a 10-minute walk from the sea - from 1200 rubles. Although Lazarevskoye has good restaurants, cafes and canteens, many tourists choose accommodation with kitchens so they can cook on their own.

Advantages and disadvantages. According to reviews, holidays with children on the Black Sea in Lazarevskoye are good - mostly pebble beaches, and the sea is quite clean. Buy special slippers for walking on pebbles. Passes through Lazarevskoye Railway and a highway, so it is easy to get to any attractions of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. Spend a pleasant day at the water park, go to the ethnographic museum, aquarium and amusement park.


Central beach in Lazarevskoye (Photo © booking.com / Olympia Hotel)

Kabardinka

The picturesque resort on the southern shore of Tsemes Bay is loved for its good beaches, developed infrastructure and proximity to Novorossiysk and Gelendzhik.

"All inclusive". If you are looking for a budget holiday with children on the Black Sea in 2020, take a closer look at tours to Kabardinka. In summer, a 7-day trip for three with departure from Moscow costs 70 thousand rubles. This price includes flights and hotel accommodation with full board. There are no all-inclusive tours to Kabardinka, but you can book a hotel room with all inclusive meals on your own - it costs from 10 thousand rubles per day.

Hotels and private sector. Since Soviet times, the resort has preserved several sanatoriums, boarding houses and children's camps. In recent years, many modern guest houses, health centers and mini-hotels have been built on the coast. A 3* hotel room for two adults and a child costs from 3,000 rubles. Hotels with swimming pools are popular with families. A room there will cost less - from 1800 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages. Kabardinka has several developed and wild pebble beaches. According to tourists, the sea in Kabardinka is dirtier than in small coastal villages within Greater Gelendzhik. On vacation with your child, take a walk through the beautiful Old Park, visit the Glass Workshop, Dinopark, “Upside Down House” and the aquarium.


"Splash pool" on the beach in Kabardinka (Photo © booking.com / Scala Glamping Kabardinka)

Gelendzhik

A large beautiful bay 40 km from Novorossiysk is one of the favorite places to relax with children on the Black Sea. It is framed by the Thick and Thin capes. From the mainland, the streets of Gelendzhik are blocked by the high Markotkhsky ridge. Forested mountain spurs protect the seaside town from northern winds and create a special microclimate on the coast.

"All inclusive". A tour for three with departure from Moscow costs from 88 thousand rubles. If you book a family room in a hotel with all-inclusive meals on your own, you can rent from 6,200 rubles per day.


Central beach in Gelendzhik (Photo © Alexxx1979 / flickr.com)

Hotels and private sector. Gelendzhik has a developed hotel base: 1-5* hotels, mini-hotels, many boarding houses and sanatoriums. A room for two adults and a child in a 3* hotel costs from 3,500 rubles. Accommodation in guesthouses in the city center - from 1200 rubles.

If you want to save money and solve problems with food and laundry, choose apartments. In the summer, one-room apartments with all amenities in Gelendzhik are rented for 1,200-3,000 rubles. During the season, inexpensive accommodation close to the sea is in high demand, so book in advance.

Advantages and disadvantages. It is convenient to relax at the Black Sea resort. The city has markets and shops, water parks, a safari park, museums, tour desks, expensive restaurants, budget cafes and canteens. Take a walk with your children along the long embankment, admire the musical fountain, go on an excursion to the dolmens in the Zhane River valley and to the picturesque Plesetsk waterfalls.

According to reviews, only the purity of the sea water prevents Gelendzhik from being called the best place for families with children on the Black Sea. In the small resort villages of Betta, Dzhanhot and Krinitsa the sea is much cleaner.


Safari Park in Gelendzhik (Photo © booking.com / Kenen Hostel)

Sochi

The largest resort in the south of Russia is the undisputed leader in the number of entertainment, attractions, interesting sights and excursions for children of any age. It is for these reasons that tourists choose a holiday on the Black Sea with children in Sochi.

"All inclusive". A 7-day tour for three with departure from Moscow costs from 75 thousand rubles. Family room in a hotel with all-inclusive meals - from 9,500 rubles per day.


Swimming pool at Swissоtel Resort (Photo © booking.com / Swissоtel Resort)

Hotels and private sector. The resort area is family-oriented, and parents with children are welcome in almost every hotel. If you are planning a trip to Sochi, you can count on comfortable accommodation with a playground, games room and swimming pool.

A room for three in a 3* hotel with breakfast costs from 4,000 rubles. Those who want to save money stay in inexpensive guesthouses for 2-3 thousand rubles or rent studios and apartments in the city from 2,500 rubles per day.

Advantages and disadvantages. According to reviews, the main disadvantage of Sochi is its high prices. A holiday here is more expensive than at any other Black Sea resort. But there is a lot of entertainment for children, including small ones. Take your kids for a walk around the Riviera Park, go to the aquarium and water park. Take your school-aged children to see the Olympic venues, the monkey nursery and the arboretum.


Olympic Stadium"Fisht" in Sochi (Photo © unsplash.com / @d_101)

Anapa

The balneological health resort on the border of the mountains and the Taman Peninsula is famous as one of the best places for families with children on the Black Sea. Anapa has low air humidity, so babies and often sick children can tolerate the heat more easily.

"All inclusive". A family tour for three for 7 nights with departure from Moscow costs from 70 thousand rubles. If you book on your own, a hotel room with all-inclusive meals will cost from 3,500 rubles per day.

Hotels and private sector. For a room for three people in a 3* hotel they ask from 3000 rubles. Owners of guesthouses and private estates offer inexpensive holidays on the Black Sea with children. A family room costs 1000-3000 rubles, an apartment in the city costs 1700-3000 rubles. There is always a lot of housing, so there are no problems with choice.


Swimming pool at the Dzhemete Hotel, Anapa (Photo © booking.com / Hotel "Dzhemete")

Advantages and disadvantages. Anapa and small villages around it are places for the best holiday with children on the Black Sea. Holidaymakers are attracted by the wide sandy beaches. Anapa is conveniently accessible by plane, train and car. The city has well-developed public transport, making it easy to go on independent excursions. There are shops with goods for children, hospitals, pharmacies and you can always use the services of a nanny.

Disadvantages - a large number of people in July and August, and the not very clean sea near the central beaches. Therefore, families with small children prefer to stay not in the city itself, but in the seaside satellite villages - and Sukko.


Dzhemete Beach, Anapa (Photo © booking.com / Guest House "Ivolga")

Yalta

According to tourists, a holiday with a child on the Black Sea in Crimea is in no way inferior to the Krasnodar Territory. Yalta is located in the Mediterranean climate zone. The air here is drier than in the resorts of the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, so babies and children with respiratory diseases feel comfortable.

"All inclusive". Yalta is one of the most expensive resorts in Crimea. A 7-day tour for three with departure from Moscow costs from 120 thousand rubles in July. A hotel room with all inclusive meals costs from 14 thousand rubles.

Hotels and private sector. A family room in a 3* hotel with breakfast costs from 3,000 rubles. If you want to save money, cook it yourself. Rooms in guesthouses and apartments with kitchens - from 2500 rubles.


Mini-water park on the territory of "Yalta Intourist" (Photo © booking.com / Yalta-Intourist Hotel Complex)

Advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage of Yalta is that everything is expensive. There are many more advantages. The Crimean resort is famous for its excellent infrastructure, abundance of entertainment and a large selection of accommodation. Take the whole family up the cable car to Ai-Petri, go on a boat trip, visit the Nikitsky Botanical Garden and the Glade of Fairy Tales.


Water park "Atlantis" (Photo © booking.com / Water park-hotel "Atlantis")

Evpatoria

A large city in western Crimea has rich history. Evpatoria - good resort for a holiday with children on the Black Sea in 2020. The mild climate, warm sea, mineral water and mud therapy work real miracles, which is why many parents with children come to Evpatoria.

"All inclusive". A trip for three for 7 nights with departure from Moscow costs from 78 thousand rubles. Family room in a hotel with all-inclusive meals – from 6,000 rubles per day.

Hotels and private sector. By booking in advance in Evpatoria, you can easily find accommodation to suit every taste and budget. A room for two adults and a child in a 3* hotel without meals costs from 2000 rubles. Accommodation in a guesthouse within walking distance of the beaches - from 1,300 rubles.


On the beach in Evpatoria (Photo © booking.com / Arsenal Guest House)

Advantages and disadvantages. Yevpatoria has everything for a good holiday with children: the gentle Black Sea, comfortable beaches, entertainment. Go to a water park, look at the sights of Crimea in miniature, visit a museum dedicated to pirates.

Despite the many advantages, holidays in Evpatoria have a significant drawback - it takes a long time to get to the resort. Traveling by car or bus across the Kerch Strait is tiring for small children. A faster, but more expensive option is a plane to Simferopol and an hour and a half by ground transport.


Lifeguard on the beach of the Tavriya sanatorium (Photo © booking.com / Tavriya sanatorium)

Feodosia

The history of the city on the southeastern coast of Crimea goes back hundreds of years. The Crimean resort is loved for its special artistic charm, beautiful old mansions and interesting museums.

"All inclusive". A 7-day tour for three with departure from Moscow costs from 83 thousand rubles. Family room in a hotel with all-inclusive meals - from 5,500 rubles.

Hotels and private sector. For families with children in Feodosia, hotels with swimming pools and guesthouses with kitchen areas are popular. A room for a family with a child in a 3* hotel will cost from 2,500 rubles. Accommodation in guest house and in a one-room apartment with a kitchen - from 2000 rubles.


Not only large hotels, but also guest houses and small hotels have playgrounds on site (Photo © booking.com / On Chernomorskaya)

Advantages and disadvantages. The resort has many attractions and places to go. Introduce your child to the remains of Genoese fortifications, admire the old dachas and picturesque fountains.

By public transport and taxi from Feodosia you can go on excursions to the sights of the South Coast. There are few downsides - due to the busy port, the sea near the city is not clean. Because of this, many parents and children go to the beaches in the suburbs of Feodosia to swim.


City beach in Feodosia (Photo © booking.com / On Chernomorskaya)

Zander

The picturesque seaside resort is a real decoration of the south-eastern coast of Crimea. Good beaches, clear seas and the picturesque Genoese fortress attract parents with children.

"All inclusive". All inclusive tours are not sold in Sudak. Family trips for 7 days with departure from Moscow and hotel accommodation with breakfast cost from 50 thousand rubles.


Water park "Sudak" a few tens of meters from the beach (Photo © booking.com / Prime Hotel)

Hotels and private sector. Sudak has good infrastructure for holidays with children on the Black Sea in 2020. Tourists stay in hotels near the sea and with private owners. A family room in a 3* hotel costs from 2,400 rubles, apartments with a kitchen - from 1,800 rubles. When choosing housing, keep in mind that the city is built on hills - not all areas are convenient for a stroller.

Advantages and disadvantages. Sudak has good and inexpensive public catering, there is a market, grocery stores and pharmacies, a historical museum, a medieval fortress and a water park. If you want more, go to Feodosia, Koktebel and the New World. Cons - during high season there are a lot of people on the beaches.


Under the mountain is the Soldaya Grand Hotel, on the mountain is the famous Genoese fortress (Photo © booking.com / Soldaya Grand Hotel & Resort)

By the river

Holidays on the Black Sea with children are good not only in Russia. Excellent conditions for a summer holiday in Georgia. One of the most popular Georgian resorts, Ureki, is famous for its beautiful nature, healing climate, pine forest, silence and wide black sand beaches.

"All inclusive". There are no all inclusive tours to Ureki. Only the Kolkhida Resort hotel offers rooms with breakfast and lunch for two adults and a child for 14,500 rubles. Other hotels accept tourists without meals or only with breakfast.

Hotels and private sector. The village has sanatoriums, hotels, budget mini-hotels, guest houses and host rooms. Apartments for three with a kitchen are rented for 1200-1500 rubles. Demand is high during the season, so book your accommodation 3-4 months before your trip.


The territory of the Kolkhida Resort hotel (Photo © booking.com / Kolkhida Resort)

Advantages and disadvantages. Ureki is a wonderful resort for a holiday on the Black Sea with small children. It is convenient to reach it from Batumi and Poti. The beaches have a gentle entrance to the sea. Black sand with magnetite is useful for treating diseases of the motor system and heart.

Apart from a small amusement park, there is no other entertainment in Ureki. With older children you have to travel to Batumi. There is no children's menu in local restaurants and cafes, however, if you ask, Georgian chefs will quickly prepare any dish for a child.


Black sand beach in Ureki (Photo © torbence / flickr.com)

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"All inclusive". A 7-day tour for three with departure from Moscow costs from 80 thousand rubles. If you book on your own, you can rent a hotel room with all inclusive meals from 5,000 rubles.


Hotels on the shores of Obzor (Photo © booking.com / Obzor Beach Resort)

Hotels and private sector. Obzor is loved for its good hotels and a large selection of inexpensive accommodation. In high season, a room for three in a 1* hotel is rented from 2200 rubles, in a 2* hotel - from 2400 rubles, in a 3* hotel - from 2800 rubles, and in a 4* hotel - from 5000 rubles. Guesthouses and apartments offer inexpensive rooms for three - from only 1,500 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages. Obzor is a famous Bulgarian balneological resort. Holidays here are beneficial for children with bronchial diseases and asthma. The beach strip stretches for 8 km. Get acquainted with monuments preserved from the times of Ancient Rome, take part in festivals and holidays. For entertainment and attractions, go to Varna, Nessebar or Sozopol.


Water park at the Sol Luna Bay Resort (Photo © booking.com / Sol Luna Bay Resort & Aquapark)

Ravda

Another Bulgarian resort, which is popular for holidays on the Black Sea with children, is located 3 km from Nessebar. Ravda is a small seaside village with good infrastructure. It is popular among Russian tourists due to its excellent beaches, clean sea and low prices.

"All inclusive". A 7-night tour for three with departure from Moscow costs from 60 thousand rubles. All-inclusive hotels offer family rooms from 4,500 rubles per night.


The territory of the Peter Hotel (Photo © booking.com / Peter Hotel)

Hotels and private sector. Ravda has a large selection of housing, and supply always exceeds demand. There are several comfortable 4-5* hotels. A room for three in a 3* hotel rents from 4,400 rubles. Comfortable rooms with a kitchenette in guesthouses can be booked from 2,300 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages. Ravda offers excellent conditions for a holiday on the Black Sea with small children - there are playgrounds and a water park. It’s not far from entertainment and Nessebar, so older children won’t get bored either. There are mini-markets and shops in the seaside village, and for large purchases tourists go to the Mladost supermarket in Sunny Beach.


The AquaParadise water park is located between the resort and Nessebar (Photo © booking.com / Mellia Apartment)

Source of introductory image: © booking.com / Tourist Complex Yalta All Year Round.

A family vacation is a great opportunity to get even closer, get to know your child better, and most importantly, show him the world and teach him a lot. In addition, even the smallest children will enjoy a holiday at sea not only with joy, but also with great benefits from the salty waves and iodized air. It is simply impossible to overestimate their beneficial effect on the well-being of both children and adults. However, every time when planning a vacation, many parents are faced with the question of where to go. Many Russians began to prefer holidays with children on the Black Sea. But do not forget that a holiday with children at sea in 2016 is not the only opportunity for an excellent trip. There are many ski resorts that are perfect for a family holiday.

Features of holidays with children abroad

The first thing to consider when going, for example, to winter resorts is that for very young children, especially those who are prone to frequent illnesses, this holiday option will not be the best. As for holidays in hot countries by the sea, if a child reacts heavily to changes in climate and nutrition, then in this case it is also worth choosing simpler options. In some countries, costs for a child can reach 80% of the total cost of a tour for an adult. However, there is a list of countries that have flexible discount systems for children.

At some resorts, children traditionally relax completely free of charge. This opportunity is available in Cyprus, Greece, Turkey and Egypt. When choosing a country for your holiday, you should pay special attention to the sanitary and epidemiological condition of the resort. After all, the safety and health of your child are above all the tempting low prices for tours with children. And, perhaps, the last thing you should do when planning a vacation with your child: choose a resort with a short flight.

The best resort countries for family holidays

A family holiday with children will truly be exciting and memorable for a lifetime, as many countries offer the highest level of service.

Türkiye

Türkiye is famous for its many fun entertainment programs for all family members. An important fact is that in Turkish hotels with excellent service, all guests are received by friendly and attentive staff. Holidays in Turkey with children will definitely be carefree, as they will take care of everything for you. However, you need to know that the highest prices for trips to Turkey are in July and August, so it is best to go on vacation with children in September.

Bulgaria

A resort country like Bulgaria is created exclusively for a relaxing family holiday. At all resorts in the country there is very beautiful views, and hotels can offer children a lot of games and entertainment. The best time to fly to Bulgaria with children is in August – September. At this time in Bulgaria it is very warm and the sea is well warmed up, which is good for children.

Greece

Greece is azure sandy beaches, picturesque views and everything that can harmonize a family vacation. If you are going to Greece with the goal of soaking up the sun's rays, then the best time to do this is from May to September. If you want to visit the country’s cultural programs, then it is better to buy tours for March - April.

Where is the best place to go in winter?

Winter family holidays are very diverse, as they can be spent not only in cold but also in warm countries. In Italy you can visit excellent ski resorts. There are six of them: Dolomiti di Brenta, Val di Susa, Dolomites, Val d'Aosta, Alta Valtellina and Trento. In addition, excellent ski resorts can be visited in Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey. As for winter holidays in warm countries, beach seasons are open in countries such as the UAE, Egypt, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Maldives and many others.

Main types of recreation and entertainment for children and their parents

In almost all resort countries there are a lot of different types of recreation and entertainment. Among them are: water parks, dolphinariums, swimming pools, animation shows for children and entertainment shows, parties, clubs, excursions for adults.

What to pay special attention to so that your children's holiday is unforgettable

Today, almost all hotels offer a variety of entertainment programs for children. However, in order for your child’s vacation to become truly unforgettable, you need to decide in advance on the desired children’s entertainment and choose a tour based on your preferences. Game labyrinths, huge play complexes, children's outdoor pools with slides, animator performances, water parks and much more. This is what foreign resorts can offer you.

The services of a babysitter at the hotel will be very useful so that parents can spend time together. But this also needs to be foreseen in advance. As a rule, in all overseas resorts, children's food includes a wide variety of menus, so your child will certainly find a dish to their liking.

Planning a holiday with children

When planning to go on vacation with your children, you should make sure you have a foreign passport and, if necessary, apply for a visa and documents confirming the relationship between the parent and the child. Then it is worth considering the availability of a transfer that will take you directly to the hotel, but if you use the services of a travel agency, then everything will be done for you in advance.

Hotels for families with children

If we talk about Turkey, the best hotels in it are considered to be Laserpark Hotel 5* All and Cornelia De Luxe Resort 5* All, which are located in Belek. In Bulgaria, an excellent hotel is Gergana 4* All, in Albena. And in the beach village of Obzor there is a chic Miramar 4* All hotel. In Greece, the best hotels for a family holiday will be: Aldemar Cretan Village 4*, Aldemar Paradise Mare 5* and Best Western Zante Park 4*. If you want to learn more about the best hotels and other information about hotels in certain countries, then our specialists can help you.

Advice: We went, we know.
On vacation, be sure to take your compulsory medical insurance policy with you, or at least take a photo of it on your smartphone. If poisoning or injury occurs during a trip, then if you have a medical insurance policy. assistance will be provided free of charge.

By the way, a holiday with children in Russia at sea will be more comfortable if you choose hotels, boarding houses and sanatoriums according to the “ all inclusive” – look at such options – more expensive, but more convenient.

Interested in calm holidays with small children? Choose.

With older children, it will be interesting not only to swim, but also to go to beautiful places, go on excursions - choose an inexpensive or more comfortable resort town.

Where there are fewer tourists to relax and swim in peace

For a relaxing holiday, you need to go on your own by car - not necessarily your own, now it’s easy to rent a car right upon arrival at the airport (use). As a rule, in such places there are few cafes and shops nearby. But if you choose the right hotel, then everything will be right there: beach accessories, delicious food, wine... Calm beaches and clear seas are easy to find in some.

And now ours list of the best places to go to the sea in Russia:

1. Holidays on the Azov Sea 2020: Golubitskaya, Kuchugury, etc.


In the photo: vacation on the Azov Sea, Kuchugury, sandy beach.

Many people don’t even suspect that there are such magnificent places in Russia! Far from the bustle, where there are not so many tourists yet, the beaches are sandy, the sunsets are stunning, and comfortable accommodation is located right next to the sea - yes, a holiday on the Sea of ​​Azov surprises even seasoned tourists who are accustomed to holidaying only abroad.

How to get to the Sea of ​​Azov? By plane - to Anapa airport. Next by taxi, but cheaper: from Vityazevo airport get to the city bus station in Anapa, then by bus to the Fontalovskaya station (this is the sea in Kuchugury).

Private sector and hotels on the Sea of ​​Azov, prices 2020

Rooms in the private sector cost 600-1200 rubles per day for the whole family. There are not many good accommodations, so the best options are booked in advance. However, if cleanliness and amenities are not critical for you on vacation, then you can easily find many options on site.

Advice: We went - we know
Be carefull! If you want to have a good rest, then plan your vacation in advance! Gone are the days when it was possible to rent a good room in the private sector upon arrival - such accommodation is booked several weeks in advance. And now on the spot you can only rent “illiquid goods” (), which cannot be sold in advance and are slipped to sluggish tourists.

How to rent good housing in the private sector and not fall for scammers

Do not trust advertisements on forums and social networks! Usually shown good photos, and upon arrival they say that it is already occupied, and offer much worse housing - this is the most common type of fraud in the south of Russia. You only need to shoot verified sites with real reviews - this is the only way you are guaranteed to get what you book.

For example, the private sector in Golubitskaya - the Skazka house - cheap, cozy, clean, with a children's playground in the yard:


There are better hotels. If you have a car, then choose one with your own beach and away from crowds of tourists.


Holidays on the Sea of ​​Azov, beach of the Villa Grape hotel

A bonus will be a comfortable room with a wonderful view of the sea. For example, this view of the sea is from the Kuchugury Hotel:


There are a lot of housing options near the sea: from expensive to cheap.


In the photo: inexpensive holiday by the sea in Russia. Hotel "Villa Grape" is located by the sea

3. Gelendzhik: sandy beaches and holidays with children


In the photo: sandy beach and embankment in Gelendzhik

It’s hard to think of a better place for a family holiday with children: the beaches in Gelendzhik are sandy, there is a lot of entertainment for children and the largest water park in Russia. Where is the best place to stay and which beach to choose? We have already written in great detail: – choose what you like!

4. Anapa – a seaside holiday in Russia, where everything is inclusive

In Anapa you can now find a completely civilized holiday. At the same time, prices for a seaside holiday with a child on an all-inclusive basis are quite affordable - low prices are easy to find.

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For those who are going to Anapa by car or flying in on their own, we have prepared clean rooms with air conditioning, plus cheap hotels with three meals a day, a swimming pool and playgrounds.


Seaside holidays in Russia: Anapa, an all-inclusive holiday

5. Crimea: holidays on the seashore become civilized


Going to Crimea as a savage and staying in barns, where “conveniences on the street” has long become bad manners, just like with a voucher. Everyone is tired of the “Scoop”; I want a normal rest. Every year, holidays at sea in Crimea become more comfortable. The most advanced travel to Crimea on their own by car, or fly in and rent a car at the airport - this is what secret have a nice rest in Crimea!

If you still want to go on a “wild” vacation, then let it be in beautiful places with good beaches and clean seas. For example, Miami beach, which is located in Olenevka. The only thing is that there are few hotels here, so you need to book in advance. An inexpensive room can be booked without a credit card and with a guarantee in the guest house.


In the photo: Miami beach, Olenevka, Crimea

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To relax in Crimea inexpensively near the sea, choose one of the best.

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Respectable holiday by the sea in Yalta

For those who are accustomed to comfort, there are also luxury apartments in Yalta in Crimea - with sea views. With such luxury, the price of apartments is much cheaper than in Europe. Therefore, even a luxury vacation in Crimea can be considered inexpensive.

You can rent a luxury apartment at least for your birthday - such a gift will definitely not be forgotten!


See prices in Yalta for a holiday by the sea

Evpatoria – comfortable hotels, sandy beaches and clear sea


The beaches in Yevpatoria are considered one of the best in Crimea. And the ethno-hotel “Dzheval” is one of the most comfortable. Do you want to know what a quality European holiday is? Choose Dzheval. See prices and photos.

Anton: We traveled around Crimea for so long, we thought that we had already seen everything. But the Dzheval Hotel surprised me. At first it seemed that the price was too high, but we decided to try it. And they didn’t regret it. This is the best hotel where we have stayed! And not only in Crimea. You feel like you are at a European resort. Only in Europe they will ask three times more for such a hotel. This hotel made our vacation! Now I can only go to Crimea here, there are no other hotels for me.

If the main thing on vacation is a low price, then choose “Tavriya Sanatorium” - all inclusive, inexpensive.

6. Lazarevskoye – relaxation by the sea near Sochi

In Sochi, a seaside holiday can hardly be called cheap. See prices for holidays in Sochi. Could there be something very close to Sochi, but cheaper? Yes!


Holidays at sea in Lazarevskoye

Fly to Sochi airport, and go to Lazarevskoye by sea. This resort is cheaper, and you can even get to Sochi by public transport -. To find cheap air tickets, compare prices of different airlines in Search:

If you want a more relaxing holiday at sea, then you should go from Sochi airport (Adler) in the other direction - to Abkhazia.

7. Seaside holidays in Abkhazia – cheap and comfortable!

For those who have read this far, we’ll tell you about the best place to go to the sea in Russia. Abkhazia is not in first place on our list only because it is not exactly Russia - it is nearby :) In all other respects, this is the best place where you can go to sea with a Russian passport. A foreign passport is not needed, rubles are used, local residents speak Russian.


In the photo: holiday at sea in Abkhazia

In Abkhazia, prices are lower and holidays at sea are more comfortable. Here you have a much better chance of finding good beaches and clean seas. In addition, in Abkhazia there are fewer tourists at sea - the main thing is to move away from Sukhumi to resort places, and then you can find a very inexpensive holiday on the seashore. Right on the beach!

How to get to Abkhazia

From Moscow or St. Petersburg you can travel directly to Sukhumi inexpensively by train. Travel time is 38 and 45 hours.
Either from another city in Russia by train or plane to Sochi airport (Adler), and from there there are trains and buses to Sukhumi, the journey takes 2-3 hours.

If you are driving your own or through a checkpoint at the border across the Psou River, just get out and show your passport and documents for the car. Leave through the same checkpoint. There are no difficulties at the border, just a formality.

Where to stay

There are not many modern accommodation options in Abkhazia, mainly the “soviet” private sector, which is easy to book upon arrival. However, there are also quite good guest houses and even excellent inexpensive hotels, but it is better to book them in advance in order to get a civilized one for the price of a “wild” holiday. It's possible! Here are some options.

To begin with, you can stay near the city of Sukhumi and close to the sea - in the Rufina guest house - cheap, but quite comfortable.

We go further, where there are fewer tourists, and find the Alamys guest house, ideal in terms of price and quality (see photos, reviews and prices), conveniently located in the resort of Gudauta, right next to the Black Sea. There are comfortable sun loungers on the beach and there are no other tourists nearby. Clean sea, delicious food. You can admire the sea 24/7 from your room’s balcony – you won’t be able to find anything like this on the first line by the sea in Sochi or Lazarevskoye.


Seaside holidays in Abkhazia – guest house “Alamys”

In addition to the sea, Abkhazia has beautiful nature, delicious wine and food. And the prices! There are probably no such low prices for seaside holidays anywhere in Russia. Even a hotel with three meals a day costs 2 times cheaper than in Russia.

Napra in Abkhazia - an inexpensive recreation center with three meals a day

If you don’t want to think about where to eat while on vacation, just go to the Napra recreation center and relax:


In the photo: Napra - hotel with three meals a day - a pleasant holiday by the sea in Abkhazia

A nice bonus in this hotel will be the view of the Black Sea on one side and the mountains on the other. See photos and prices

In Abkhazia, we also recommend going to the magical Lake Ritsa and seeing waterfalls and magnificent places along the way. If you don’t have your own car, then contact us, who will help you organize everything and take you to the most beautiful places in Abkhazia, and the trip can be organized directly from Sochi.


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Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers the sandy Baltic spit and the rocky islands of Chukotka, stretches from the northern Arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia has unimaginable wealth - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched spaces. The elegant streets of St. Petersburg and the architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with the architecture of ancient cities - multi-domed churches and merchant houses, and the beaches of the Black Sea coast compete with the northern forests of Karelia and the ridges of the Ural Mountains.



Geography

Russia is the largest country on our planet by area, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of Russia's territory is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest belongs to northern Asia. The Russian shores are washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and by the waters of the closed Caspian Sea.

Russia lies on large platforms, so its topography is predominantly flat. In the west of the country stretches the undulating Central Russian Plain, separated by the ridge of the Ural Mountains from the Siberian Plateau. In the south of Russia there are the Caucasus mountain systems with the highest point of the country - Mount Elbrus, Sayan and Altai. In the Far East, the peaks of extinct and active volcanoes soar upward.

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most rivers are flat in nature, but there are also turbulent mountain rivers in Russia with rocky, rapids beds. The country's largest rivers are the Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. The lake region of Russia is Karelia, where the largest lakes in Europe are located - Ladoga and Onega; in Eastern Siberia there is the deepest lake on the planet - Baikal.

The flora of Russia is a velvet of mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests encircling the glacial lakes of Karelia, oak forests and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Nature protection zones have been created in Russia, there are 42 national parks and 71 nature reserves.

Climate

The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: Arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and in the northern regions, temperate, subtropical on the Black Sea coast. However, most of the country is characterized by a climate of temperate latitudes: continental, temperate continental, sharply continental and monsoon in the Far East.

In general, Russia has a long, snowy and cold winter. Depending on the region, average January temperatures range from 6 to −50 °C. Summer in most of Russia is moderately warm with an average temperature from 1 °C in the northern regions to 25 °C on the Black Sea coast.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Kaliningrad time - MSK−1 (UTC+2)
Moscow time - MSK (UTC+3)
Samara time - MSK+1 (UTC+4)
Ekaterinburg time - MSK+2 (UTC+5)
Omsk time - MSK+3 (UTC+6)
Krasnoyarsk time - MSK+4 (UTC+7)
Irkutsk time - MSK+5 (UTC+8)
Yakut time - MSK+6 (UTC+9)
Vladivostok time - MSK+7 (UTC+10)
Central Kolyma time - MSK+8 (UTC+11)
Kamchatka time - MSK+9 (UTC+12)

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. Subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages ​​used on an equal basis with Russian. Most common foreign languages in Russia - Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English language widely used in business and tourism as a means of international communication, mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million people. About 80% of the population are Russians. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and nationalities live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to an amount equivalent to 10,000USD. Duty-free import of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: a liter of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and things for personal use: clothing, toiletries, jewelry, photographic and film equipment .

Jewelry, artistic and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent medicinal substances, ammunition and weapons are subject to mandatory declaration.

Connection

Services in Russia cellular communication are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of which are the so-called “Big Three” - mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The remaining companies have a significantly smaller number of clients and provide services in certain regions. SIM cards from the Big Three operators can be purchased everywhere - in stores, mobile phone stores, and post offices.

Russia's telephone code is +7.

To call Russia on a mobile phone, dial +7-subscriber number***

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 volts.

Tourism

Russia has opportunities for any type of tourism. The rich historical heritage has served to create excursion routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast is a traditional region of beach and active recreation, and ski resorts in Russia are rapidly developing. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. Over the centuries, a system of resort treatment has been developing in Russia - sanatoriums and spa hotels operate on sources of mineral waters, healing mud, and in places with a favorable climate.

Traditions/peculiarities. Russia has preserved many customs and traditions that go back centuries. Every spring, in large cities and very small towns they say goodbye to winter on a grand scale - they bake pancakes and burn a straw effigy of Maslenitsa, in the summer in villages they celebrate Ivan Kupala Day, and the main winter holiday is New Year.

One of the main features of the Russian people was and remains hospitality, which is most manifested in the feast. A traditional Russian meal includes first, second and third courses - soups and stews, baked poultry or meat, all kinds of baked goods - pies and pies. Dishes of national cuisine are presented in all their richness in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, roast, sbitni and tinctures are served in the best establishments.

Safety

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by the forces of law and order. Since June 2014, tourist police units began operating in a number of regions, patrolling busy pedestrian streets, squares and parks.

In general, Russia is a safe country for tourists. However, to prevent unpleasant incidents, you should adhere to standard safety rules - do not leave personal belongings unattended, do not carry a wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or in an easily accessible place, beware of deserted and unlit places in the dark, do not use the services of unofficial taxi drivers, do not change currency at individuals.

Documentation

The list of documents required during vacation includes:

  • Russian passport
  • travel package or voucher
  • health insurance policy
  • if you plan to rent a car you must have a driver's license

If a tourist will relax in a sanatorium-resort institution and receive medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is required, which can be obtained from a general practitioner.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical insurance.

Important phone numbers

Phones emergency services in Russia:

  • Fire Service - 01
  • Police - 02
  • Ambulance - 03
  • Unified 24-hour helpline when calling from mobile phone – 112

Tourism

The choice of tourist destinations in Russia is wider than anywhere else. The peculiarities of the geographical location and historical development have allowed the formation of resort regions in the country, which are characterized by one or another type of recreation.

Beach holiday. There are many resorts in Russia offering a comfortable holiday on the sea coast. The traditional region of beach tourism in our country is the Krasnodar Territory. It is here that the summer capital of Russia is located - Sochi, the famous resorts of Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse, Adler, and the resort of Yeisk, located on the coast of the Azov Sea.

Beach holidays are offered by Crimean resorts. Sanatoriums, resort hotels, private and city beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main destinations are Alushta, Evpatoria, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, the villages of Kurortnoye, Nikolaevka, Peschanoe and Shchelkino.

Sanatorium treatment carried out in almost all regions of Russia. Sanatoriums, resorts and medical centers operate at sources of mineral waters, healing mud, and in places with favorable climatic conditions. The most famous balneological resorts in the country are Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk.

Rich traditions of using natural factors have been formed in the Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoria, where the first mud resorts opened. Spa treatment is carried out on the coast Krasnodar region, in the Moscow, Ryazan, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Tver and Tula regions, in the Urals. In the northern and northwestern regions of the country there are medical resorts Martialnye Vody, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk; the largest resort in Siberia is Belokurikha.

Excursion tours in Moscow, the Golden Ring of Russia, Pskov, Uglich, Veliky Novgorod, Vologda and Nizhny Novgorod allow travelers to get acquainted with the historical heritage of ancient Russian cities - ancient temples with gilded domes, ancient fortresses and castles, city mansions and merchant houses. Dozens of excursion routes run through the territory of Kazan, St. Petersburg and its environs - Peterhof, Lomonosov and Kronstadt. Educational tourism in Crimea involves visiting royal palaces, nature reserves and cave cities.

Ski tourism in Russia is experiencing rapid growth. The country has large mountain systems and modern ski resorts. In the Krasnodar Territory, on the slopes of the Main Caucasus Range, the Krasnaya Polyana resort is located. The level of service and modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the Winter Olympic Games were appreciated by tourists and athletes from all over the world. The resort has the most modern equipment, pistes of various levels with a total length of 72 km, ski villages with comfortable hotels.

Among the high-mountainous resorts of Russia, ski holidays are offered by the Dombay and Elbrus region complexes, Abzakovo-Bannoye in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure and comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend tours. The most popular destinations for a weekend getaway are the cities of the Moscow region and the outskirts of large cities in different regions of the country. Short stay programs are offered by tourist centers, sanatoriums, spa hotels and hotels.

Children's holiday. Traditionally, summer health camps for children are located on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - in Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and Sochi, in Crimea - in the resorts of Evpatoria and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoye. Children's sanatoriums and camps are available in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

Leisure. There are many places in Russia where you can indulge in sports, active pastime, and extreme tourism. Baikal attracts not only with its natural beauty, but also with the possibility of hiking, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, ATV riding, cycling and horseback riding.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, and rafting on mountain rivers are organized for tourists at the resorts of the Altai Mountains, Dombay and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang gliding, mountain climbing, trekking, horseback riding, diving, and sea fishing. Active recreational activities in the north include sleigh rides, dog sledding and reindeer sledding. Conditions for active activities - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horse riding - are available in Central Russia.

Visa

For visiting Russian Federation Citizens of most countries are required to obtain a national visa. Visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 90 days is allowed to citizens of the CIS countries (except Turkmenistan), Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a number of South American countries, and a number of Balkan countries.

The basis for obtaining a Russian visa for foreign tourists is an Invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or from a travel company that is included in the Federal Register of Tour Operators, which gives it the right to provide visa support to foreigners.

The most famous attractions

  • The Moscow Kremlin is the oldest territory of the capital, with an area of ​​27.5 hectares. In 1367 The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory there are the Arkhangelsk, Annunciation, Assumption Cathedrals, the Chamber of Facets, the Senate, the Terem Palace, the Tsar Bell, the Tsar Cannon.
  • The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest museum in the world, where unique paintings by masters of the 10th-20th centuries are collected.


  • The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world, founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The museum exhibits paintings by world-famous artists. In total, more than 3 million valuables are exhibited on the territory of the museum.
  • St. Isaac's Cathedral was built in the 19th century by O. Montferrand - an outstanding monument of St. Petersburg. Both its external architecture and interior decoration are impressive, in which all types of art are presented - mosaics, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli and malachite columns.
  • Tsarskoe Selo is a nature reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18th-19th centuries, the country residence of the emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares and consists of the Catherine Park, the Old Garden, the English Park, the Catherine Palace, the Memorial Museum, the Hermitage Pavilion, etc.
  • Peter and Paul Fortress - located on Hare Island, the oldest monument in St. Petersburg. Within the boundaries of the museum there is the Commandant's House, the city museum, the Grand Ducal Burial Vault, Botny, the Engineering House, prison buildings, bastions, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
  • The Russian Museum was opened in 1895 by Nicholas II. Within the walls of the building there is a rich exhibition of artistic treasures and a restoration center.
  • Yusupov Palace is a beautiful architectural monument of the 18th-19th century. Guests of the palace were Queen Elizabeth II of England, the King of Greece, the Queen of Norway and other dignitaries. The building was built by I. Monighetti, J.B. Valen-Delamont, the Shuvalovs, Branitskys, Yusupovs lived in it.
  • The palace and park ensemble of Peterhof is a beautiful monument located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. The territory includes the Lower and Upper parks, the Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, elegant sculptural compositions, and bas-reliefs.


  • Pshadsky waterfall is a unique natural structure. Located on the river. Pshada consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
  • The ruins of the old city of Gorgypia show ancient ruins from the 4th century BC. The ancient foundations and cobbled streets have been preserved here. On the territory there is a large archaeological museum, where you can see the crypt of Hercules, monuments to Mother Mary, and the “Russian Gate” - the remains of a Turkish fortress.
  • The city's local history museum is located in the Shchetnev gymnasium. Visitors are offered an interesting exhibition about the fauna, flora of Anapa, and the history of the Bosporan kingdom.


  • The Arboretum is the largest botanical park, a kind of museum located under open air. The park presents unique examples of the flora of the Western Caucasus, as well as many southern states located closer to the equator.
  • Vorontsov caves are the largest underground agglomeration with a height difference of 240m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes make it difficult to navigate. In some sections of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
  • Sochi Art Museum is a major art center. The building displays paintings by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, and exhibitions of contemporary masters are regularly held.
  • Swallow's Nest is a famous historical and architectural monument located on the Aurora rock, rising 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The palace acquired its current appearance thanks to Baron Steingel.
  • The Vorontsov Palace is located in Alupka, built from diabase, and there is a beautiful park in the surrounding area. The style of the palace combines English and neo-Mauritanian styles.
  • Livadia Palace is the imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. It is considered the most luxurious palace in Crimea and is the venue for the Yalta Conference.
  • Mount Ai-Petri is located on a plateau and has a flat top. The height is 1234 m. The mountain is considered a symbol of the southern coast of Crimea.
  • Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a research institution working in the field of botany and fruit growing. There are several parks here - Montedor, Primorsky, Verkhniy, which contain a rich collection of plants brought from all over the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
  • Masandra Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that served as the residence of Alexander the Third. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval castles. In the surrounding area there is a magnificent park, which features more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
  • House A.P. Chekhov is a memorial museum opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. The house has preserved all the furnishings of those times; Chekhov readings with the participation of foreign guests are often held there, and excursions are held.


Gurzuf

  • House of Richelieu - erected in 1811 by the Duke of Richelieu in the form of a two-story stone building in European style. The Duke rarely came here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to his acquaintances. Pushkin, the Raevskys and other well-known personalities were here.
  • Korovin's dacha is the home of an outstanding painter who worked in Gurzuf for a long time. A beautiful building with clear geometric proportions in the constructivist style.
  • The watchtower is located on Cape Suuk-Su; it existed in the 6th century, when Byzantine legionnaires came to the land. The monument is often called the Tower of Geria or the Eagle's Nest.
  • Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on the Central Hill and is considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, emphasizing the Byzantine architecture of the 9th-11th centuries. Instead of icons, there are marble slabs in the interior halls.
  • Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument, where there is a 19th century Defense Tower, a museum of the Heroic Defense and Liberation of the City, memorial plaques made of cast iron, cannons, and a beautiful park.
  • Chersonesos is the oldest monument of Sevastopol, the ruins of an ancient Greek town of the ancient era, in which Vladimir of Kiev adopted Christianity.
  • The Military History Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet is considered the oldest of its kind in the world. It opened in 1869, is located in a beautiful building, and presents a valuable exhibition dedicated to the morals and life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
  • The Genoese fortress with the interesting name Chembalo is located at a height above Balaklava Bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.
  • Mangup is a cave city of medieval Crimea. There are numerous caves preserved here, carved into the rock along the entire perimeter of the plateau.
  • The temple to the three horsemen is carved into a huge boulder. In the inner hall there is a fresco painting preserved from antiquity.
  • Bakhchisarai Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that was previously the residence of the Crimean khans. The building is considered the only surviving monument of Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace houses a museum of culture and history and an exhibition of weapons.
  • The arboretum is a unique natural reserve located on rocky clay soil. Here is a rich collection of plants and shrubs, many of which are rare on the planet.
  • Saki Resort Park was founded in 1890 by Melnichenko P.S. On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, and diverse vegetation.
  • The Belyaus settlement was discovered in the 20th century and existed in the 4th-2nd centuries. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
  • The excavations of Kerkinida, opened in 1964, prove the existence of Greek colonists on the site of the modern city. 30 burials were discovered on the territory.
  • Kizyary are the oldest underground passages located under the old city. Tunnels carved into yellow shell rock are considered an important value of Evpatoria.
  • The Genoese fortress is the oldest monument of the city with beautiful, strict medieval architecture. Today here you can see the Watchtower, a mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, and the gates of the fortress.
  • Church of the Intercession Ave. The Virgin Mary is the first architectural monument of the Russian era, which began after the annexation of Crimea. The building was built in the style of Russian classicism; the foundation stone took place in 1819 on September 20, as stated on the memorial plaque.

New World

  • The Golitsyn trail begins at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba Kaya and leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
  • Chaliapin's Grotto is a small concert hall with excellent acoustics. The grotto reaches a height of 30 meters; in its depths there is a stage for musicians, and behind it a small compartment for Golitsin’s wines with preserved stone arches.

Suzdal

  • The Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. On the territory there are the Nativity Cathedral, the Bell Tower, St. Nicholas, Assumption Churches, and the Bishop's Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart lined with clay.
  • The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the 11th century Dmitrievsky Monastery. The museum's collection includes outbuildings and household items of Russian peasants.


  • The horse yard is located in an 18th century building in the city center. The exhibition consists of folk crafts - embroidery, carvings, wood painting, clothing.
  • The Chernigov monastery is a cave monastery that was founded in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex where you can visit the caves on excursions.
  • Sergievo Posad Lavra is the largest monastery, founded by S. Radonezh in 1337. A place revered by Orthodox Christians, a spiritual center with a rich library of ancient books.

  • Detinets or the Kremlin was founded by Yaroslavl. First mentioned in 1044 in chronicles. The tallest tower of Detinets Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
  • Hagia Sophia is a grandiose building of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the entire city. Great bishops, princes, and mayors of the city found peace in its galleries.


  • The Assumption Cathedral is the most important church in the city, included in all excursions around Vladimir. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century by Andrey Bogolyubsky to later become the main temple of the state.
  • The Golden Gate was built in the 12th century. The building has rich decoration and was previously used for ceremonial entrances into the city.
  • Vladimir Central is a famous prison built by order of Catherine II. At one time, Frunze, Powers, and Zoya Fedorova were kept there. Since 1996 it has been a museum open to visitors.
  • Museum of the Transfiguration Monastery Complex. The architectural ensemble was built in the 12th century and is considered the largest of its kind. In the 16th century, the state treasury was located here; in 1612, the Headquarters of Pozharsky and Minin were located in the monastery.
  • The Church of Proka Ilya was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden churches at the expense of the Skripin merchants. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, and the Robe Limit.

Uglich

  • The Kremlin was founded in the 15th century by Andrei the Bolshoi. The structure was surrounded by a high wall with two passages and nine blind defensive towers. Today here you can see the chambers that belonged to Tsarevich Dmitry.
  • The Church of Demetrius on the Spilled Blood was erected in 1692 on the site where the prince died. The building is painted red, the domes are blue with white ornaments, and the interior has rich paintings from the 18th century.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

  • Goritsky Monastery is a large architectural and historical museum. The exhibition consists of furniture, church utensils, a collection of ancient icons, paintings by Shishkin, Benois, a valuable library of ancient books and a collection of wooden sculptures.
  • The Museum "Boat of Peter the Great" is the oldest building. The museum is notable for the fact that Peter the Great built an amusing flotilla here on Lake Pleshcheyevo. Today you can see the monument to the Tsar, the Botny House, the gatehouse, the Triumphal Gate, and the White Palace.

Rostov

  • The Borisoglebsky monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the bed of the Ustye river in 1363 during the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezh. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should stand.
  • The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five temples, and powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the bishop's residence.

Kostroma

  • The Ipatiev Monastery is the greatest monument of Orthodox culture, built in the 13th century. At the site of construction, Mikhail Romanov was elected to reign, so it is often called the cradle of the Romanov family.
  • The fire tower is a beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building has the appearance of a temple from ancient times, complemented by a portico of columns and a pediment.
  • The Vvedensky monastery complex was founded in the 19th century at the expense of Derbenev according to the original design of Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the temple. In its halls are the relics of Blessed Alexy of Elnatsky, St. Basil of Kineshma and 168 other saints.
  • Bubnov Museum. The house was built in 1860 for a merchant family and is located on the site of a city estate. The building has survived to this day and is open for tours.
  • Lermontov places are Pyatigorsk Boulevard, Lermontov Baths, Lermontov's House, Elizavetinsky Spring in Pyatigorsk, Mount Ring and other places associated with the life of the poet in the Caucasus.
  • The Castle of Cunning and Love is located in Kislovodsk - a natural monument made of rocks, in the outlines of which mournful faces can be discerned. The castle is located near the river gorge. Alikonovka.
  • The Wrangel Tower is a grandiose historical structure, the thickness of the walls and ceilings is three meters. In the 20th century, the building ceased to be used as a fortification; today there are warehouses and wholesale stores here.
  • The Brandenburg Gate is a beautiful historical monument and the only gate of the city that is still used for its intended purpose today. The building was erected in 1657.
  • The Cathedral is a beautiful architectural monument, a symbol of the city. Built in the Baltic Gothic style and is one of the rare examples of the Gothic style in Russia.
  • The Buryat village is located in Olkhon. This is a colorful open-air museum, by visiting which you can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Buryats.
  • The pillars of Huukhein-Khad are a particularly sacred place located in the Shumak Valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
  • Ivolginsky datsan is an important Buddhist monument. The incorrupt body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who passed into nirvana in 1927, rests in a beautiful, colorful temple.
  • The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud pots, and colored lakes with bubbling water.
  • The Klyuchevsky volcano group unites 12 volcanoes located on an area of ​​7 thousand m². The largest and highest volcano on the continent, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, is located here.

Transport component

The transport system of Russia includes aviation, rail, sea and road communications.

Air transport. There are 236 airports in Russia, more than 70 of them have international status. The country's largest airports are Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo in Moscow, Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Koltsovo in Yekaterinburg and Adler in Sochi. Moscow airports are connected to the capital by high-speed Aeroexpress trains. Russian air carriers operate domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve more than 124,000 km of tracks. Large cities have passenger stations, and small towns have railway stations. Long-distance trains run between cities, and commuter electric trains also operate. The Trans-Siberian railway line runs through the entire country, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. You can view the schedule of long-distance trains and commuter trains and purchase a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

The total length of Russian highways is 1,000,000 km.

By sea transport Intercity and international passenger transportation is carried out. Marine terminals operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

Navigation is carried out along rivers and canals. The length of river routes is 200,000 km.

Metro available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. In each of the above cities, the metro has its own characteristics - for example, the capital has the most developed metro network, and the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transport in Russian cities These are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and minibuses. The most convenient and accessible way to travel around cities is by buses and minibuses. Every relatively large city has bus terminals or bus stations connected by direct flights to regional centers.

Taxi and car rental. There are official and unofficial taxi drivers in Russian cities; it is not recommended to use the services of the latter due to the high risk of being deceived or paying an inflated tariff. Dispatch desks of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrival halls of airports, train stations and bus stations.

If you have a driver's license and at least one year of driving experience, you can rent a car. This service is offered by both large international companies Sixt, AVIS and Europcar, as well as small private companies. In most companies, the rental service with return in another city is limited to a small number of settlements or is not provided at all.

Insurance program “OPTIMA” (amount of insurance coverage 50,000 euros*)
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Age of the insured

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Insurance period

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Medical insurance "OPTIMA"

Medical insurance "OPTIMA"

* payment in rubles at the Central Bank rate (+ 2%) on the day of booking

Information on the conclusion and termination of an insurance contract, the scope of insurance obligations, the actions of the parties upon the occurrence of an insured event, the procedure for paying insurance compensation and other necessary information for the insured tourist are specified in the insurance rules.



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