Capital
Moscow
Population & Area
146.0M people | 17.1M km²
Currency
1 USD ≈ 77.058 RUB
Safety Index
#186 Global Rank
11 Timezones
GMT+3 to GMT+12
Languages
Russian, 100+ Regional

Top Highlights

Signature experiences & must-see places

Map & Locations10

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When to Visit Russia

RegionBest TimeHighlights
Moscow & Central Russia
Moscow, Golden Ring, Yaroslavl
MAY to SEP
Mild summers (15-25°C), cold winters (-10 to -20°C)
White nights in June, autumn colors in September, winter festivals
St. Petersburg & Northwest
St. Petersburg, Karelia, Murmansk
MAY to SEP
Cool summers (10-20°C), harsh winters
White nights (June-July), Northern Lights (winter), museums year-round
Siberia & Lake Baikal
Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk
JUN to AUG
Short warm summers, extremely cold winters (-30°C)
Ice-free Baikal, Trans-Siberian journey, winter ice festivals
Far East & Kamchatka
Vladivostok, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
JUL to SEP
Cool summers, harsh winters
Salmon runs, bear watching, volcano trekking, minimal winter tourism

Russia's climate varies dramatically across its vast territory. Summer (June-August) is ideal for most regions, while winter offers unique experiences like the Trans-Siberian Railway through snow-covered landscapes and Northern Lights viewing.

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