Russia is a country that holds a lot of fascination and mystery for the western visitor. Even though the fall of communism has made it easier to travel to Russia, not many western travelers have discovered the beauty of this country. The country spans eastern Europe and northern Asia and offers an extreme variety of different landscapes and cities.

Moscow and St Petersburg are fascinating cities where you can learn a lot about Russian history and culture. Many people also come here not just for a vacation but to learn Russian. An apartment in Russia can readily be found, where you can stay in a comfortable yet typical environment.

The real Russian adventure starts, the further you travel east. Once you cross the Ural you enter Asia and find yourself in a culturally very different part of the country. Cities like Omsk or Novosibirsk are well worth a visit. You can book a private guestroom in Russia in all of these cities. Here you will have the opportunity to meet locals and get a first hand view of modern life in Russia.

The Lake Baikal is a very impressive setting for a vacation. A guestroom in Russia is always available and you might want to stay in the famous city of Irkutsk when you visit the lake.
If you are travelling on the Trans-Siberian Railway you can go all the way to Vladivostok on the Japanese Sea. Chinese influence is still strongly felt in this city in the very southeastern tip of the country. The city became famous because of its strategic importance as a military seaport during the Soviet era.

When planning your travels through Russia you should keep in mind that the country is very large. Who wants to travel all the way from Moscow to Vladivostok should have enough time and patience for the trip. Long delays, taken with the typical stoic frame of mind are still the rule of the day, especially once you enter the Asian part of the country. www.citybed.de