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Cheap flights to Russia

Highlights of Russia

Russia is the world's biggest country, even after its total area was considerably reduced following the end of the Cold War in 1991; it is still so large that it takes up well over a tenth of the world's total land mass. Straddling two continents, it is almost 100 times the size of Great Britain, and is nearly twice the size of the world's second largest country, Canada. Another indicator of its sheer size can be had from the fact that it has a mind-boggling 11 time zones. Russia is still somewhat a mystery to most. A really exciting vacation destination, Russia still manages to convey to the world that they are a 'straight-laced', 'all joking aside' nation. St. Petersburg, the ancient capital of Russia, is a must-see city. Peter the Great built it on a swamp and all of Russia was laughing behind their hands. But this forward thinking tsar knew what he was doing and St. Petersburg is now often referred to as 'the window to the west'. St. Petersburg is riddled with a network of romantic canals, a suitable backdrop for the neoclassical and baroque architecture here. Novgorod is one of the country's gems. Tree-lined streets, old churches and a peaceful ambiance, combined with its proximity to the Russian countryside and its sociable residents make this a welcome break from the rush of most vacations. And then there is Moscow! Walk through Red Square, viewing its awe-inspiring capital, and frequent the amazing number of museums, shops, restaurants and clubs. The Trans-Siberian Railway offers the opportunity to traverse all or part of the more than 5,000 miles of track. What a way to see the country!

Getting to Russia

Getting cheap flights to Russia is never an issue, since the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) lists well over a hundred airports in this country. Among these, the country's capital, Moscow, has four well-built, well-equipped modern airports. From here, you can connect to just about every place, large or small, within the country, through any of the 117 carriers that operate here.