Yandex Travel analysts have compiled a top 5 Russian holiday destinations for the velvet season. RT has reviewed the study.
One of the first to be included on this list by experts was Vladivostok.
“The city is especially beautiful from the end of August to October: mild weather and picturesque seascapes create ideal conditions for relaxation. Start your acquaintance with Vladivostok with a walk along the famous Russian Bridge. It connects the city with Russky Island and offers breathtaking views of the sea and the surrounding area. On the island itself, be sure to visit the Primorsky Oceanarium,” the service advised.
It is noted that the flight from Moscow will take about eight hours, the cost of a ticket is from 17.1 thousand rubles.
“A night in a three-star hotel costs from 5.6 thousand rubles for two,” the company added.
The experts also added Nizhny Novgorod to the list.
“The flow of tourists is decreasing, and the weather remains pleasant and comfortable – an ideal time for strolling along the old streets and getting to know the rich cultural heritage of the city. Be sure to visit the Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin – a symbol of the city and an important historical monument,” the experts added.
A train ride from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod will take about four hours and cost from 1,300 rubles.
“You can also use a high-speed train, which will take you there in 3.5 hours. The ticket price starts from 1,700 rubles. Prices for a night in a three-star hotel start from 2,800 rubles for two,” the study notes.
Kislovodsk attracts tourists with its healing springs and picturesque surroundings, the company shared.
“The main attraction of the city is its resort park, one of the largest in Europe. Be sure to visit the Narzan Gallery, where you can try the famous mineral water. And for lovers of natural beauty, excursions to the Honey Waterfalls, located near the city, are organized here,” the article says.
According to analysts, you first need to fly to Mineralnye Vody (ticket prices from Moscow start at 3,000 rubles), then take a bus or taxi to Kislovodsk – the journey will take about an hour and a half, and the fare starts at 300 rubles.
“The cost of a night in a three-star hotel starts at 4.5 thousand rubles,” they noted.
Izberbash is a small resort town on the coast of the Caspian Sea, the service said.
“It is especially comfortable here in autumn: the air and water temperature becomes pleasant, and the beaches are free of the main flow of tourists. The beaches of Izberbash are famous for their cleanliness and privacy. First, you need to fly to Makhachkala (a ticket from Moscow costs from 2 thousand rubles), and then take a bus or taxi to Izberbash (1 hour on the way, the fare costs from 200 rubles). A night in a three-star hotel costs from 3.5 thousand rubles,” the experts noted.
Autumn Kaliningrad pleases with its mild climate, which makes walks along the old streets and embankments especially pleasant, RT’s interlocutors reminded.
“Among the city’s main attractions is the Cathedral, where the grave of the philosopher Immanuel Kant is located. The Amber Museum will introduce you to the “sun stone,” and Fort No. 5 will tell you about the military history of the region. A direct flight from Moscow will take about two hours, and the ticket price starts at 3,500 rubles. The cost of a night in a three-star hotel starts at 4,000 rubles,” the experts concluded.
Earlier, Avito Travel analysts compiled a list of natural places in Russia that are similar to foreign ones.
Source: russian.rt.com
