TOP 10 most beautiful cities in Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world. And not only in its territory, but also in its culture and centuries-old history. The Russian Federation has more than 1000 cities. Each of which is unique and beautiful in its own way. The most beautiful cities of Russia will be considered in this article.

St. Petersburg

The list opens with the northern capital - St. Petersburg. It was founded by Peter the Great in 1703. This is the most intelligent and elegant city of the Russian Federation. Under the protection of UNESCO are the parks of the city, its multiple architectural masterpieces. A tourist who came to see the memorable places of the city is simply not able to cover them in a few days - the Russian National Library, the Peter and Paul Fortress, the Russian Museum, the Mariinsky Theater, the Hermitage, St. Isaac's Cathedral. The white nights of St. Petersburg and the famous drawbridges will not leave anyone indifferent.

Moscow

In second place is the capital of the country - Moscow. In 1147, Yuri Dolgoruky founded this beautiful city. This oldest city of Russia was burned many times. But each time Moscow was restored and became even bigger, more beautiful and more powerful. According to official figures, at least 10 million people live in the city. This is the largest city in the Russian Federation. Red Square and the Kremlin are symbols of the capital of Russia. The list of cultural heritage of the capital is endless - Vorobyovy Gory, Tsaritsyno, Arbat, Gostiny Dvor, Bolshoi and Maly theaters, Armory, Pushkin Museum, Temples of the Icon of Our Lady of Kazan and Christ the Savior, Tretyakov Gallery, Arc de Triomphe.

Kazan

The city of Kazan in its beauty takes third place. It was founded at the very beginning of the 11th century. His hallmark was the Millennium Square and the Kremlin. Two great cultures are peacefully combined in Kazan - Tatar and Russian. Sultan's mosque, Apanaevskaya, Galeevskaya, Kul-Sharish, Catholic churches are adjacent to Orthodox churches: Epiphany Cathedral, Peter and Paul Cathedral, Annunciation Cathedral. This old city is famous for its old streets, theaters, museums.

Yekaterinburg

The city competes closely with Kazan, but is inferior to it in development. In Soviet times, old estates, palaces and many memorial sites were destroyed in Yekaterinburg. For this reason, the city lost its beauty and former greatness a little. But today, he has preserved many attractions - Tsarsky Bridge, Bolshoi Zlatoust, the District Court building, the house of Sevasttyanov, the estate of the Rastorguev-Kharitonov and Zheleznov, Novo-Tikhvin Monastery. Relatively new monuments are in harmony with these centuries-old names of buildings: Invisible Man, Marina Vlady, Vladimir Vysotsky, the Church on the Blood, which was built on the site of the execution of Emperor Nicholas II.

Nizhny Novgorod

In fifth place is Nizhny Novgorod - the capital of the Volga region. The city began to be built in 1221. It is located on both sides of the Oka River. Built in the 16th century, the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin and the central street - Bolshaya Pokrovskaya, are considered symbols of Nizhny Novgorod. Until now, some merchant buildings, the house of Peter the Great, the estate of the Rukavishnikovs have been preserved in the city. Guests of the city should visit the Pechersky Monastery, numerous museums.

Kaliningrad

Kaliningrad is in sixth place. This city was built by the Germans in 1255, but it became part of the Russian Federation only after the end of World War II, during which it was very destroyed. To study the history of the city, you need to visit the Wrangel Tower, Koenigsberg Cathedral, look at the Royal, Friedland, Brandenburg Gate.In modern areas of the city there is also something to see - an art gallery, many museums, the House of Soviets and a very interesting monument to Baron Munchausen.

Novosibirsk

The relatively young city of Novosibirsk, with its beauty, occupies the seventh place in the rating. Despite the fact that it was founded only in 1893, Novosibirsk can demonstrate many architectural monuments. Of the old buildings it is worth noting - the House of Officers, Ascension Cathedral, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Chapel of St. Nicholas. The largest and most beautiful railway station in all of Siberia is located in Novosibirsk. The only children's railway in the region was built here. The only museum in the world dedicated to the Sun is also located in this city. More than 400,000 exhibits that are dedicated to the star are collected in this museum. This beautiful city has large sports complexes, theaters and original monuments - traffic lights and sausages.

Sochi

The eighth place with its incredible beauty was taken by the sunny city of Sochi. Exotic vegetation, mild climate, cool breeze, beautiful beaches and the sea - all this is Sochi, a famous resort on the Black Sea. Be sure to visit the Arboretum park, where there is an oceanarium, and about 2000 plant species grow. It is also worth visiting the Ethnographic Museum, Summer and Winter theaters. The city has many architectural sights, but nature also gave it its creations - 33 waterfalls, Mount Akhun, Eagle Rocks, Sochi National Park, Tisosamshitovaya grove.

Rostov-on-Don

The penultimate place belongs to the capital of southern Russia - Rostov-on-Don. This city is also called the Gateway of the Caucasus, the city of five seas, but there are no mountains or seas nearby. It was founded in 1749. There is a very beautiful nature, many magnificent architectural monuments, various religious temples. The main attraction of the city is the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A drawbridge across the Don is also noteworthy. Monuments to Stepan Razin, “Giving Life”, are considered very interesting.

Arkhangelsk

In tenth place is the city of military glory - Arkhangelsk. It was founded in 1584, and for a long time it was the main northern port of the country. The city has many sea monuments - monuments to the heroes of the fleet, memorial ships, a monument to the Jungs who gave their lives for the liberation of the city during World War II. On the avenue of Chumbarov-Luinsky some wooden buildings were built, built in the last century.