From medieval to modern, from Gothic to Bohemian and from cities to nature, this is Russia and the Baltics. 

Russia is as fascinating as ever.  A storybook landscape of castles, palaces and cathedrals, and  romantic places and shiny gold domes.  
Discover Russia’s beauty, history and culture, including a wealth of fine art, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient villages, beautiful countryside, bustling markets, and architectural masterpieces ranging from medieval to modern. 

The Baltics offer lakes, deep green forests, cobalt blue lakes,  beaches, and  gorgeous renaissance, baroque and bohemian towns.  
It is also a land of resilient and lively people.   Discover their culture, embrace snow activities and saunas, learn about poignant history of Soviet occupation.   See the displays of statues of Socialist-era leaders such as Lenin and Stalin in Moscow.  

See a ballet performance at the Mariinsky Theater, a St. Petersburg landmark for over 200 years, or the historic Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, home of the legendary Bolshoi Ballet.

For foodies:  try dishes such as khachapuri, a type of flat or shaped bread topped with cheese and egg, and nigvziani badrijani, a dish of fried eggplant with walnut paste.  Try unusual drinks such as kvass, a low-alcohol fermented drink made with bread and fruit and of course vodka.