Travel to Russia

As the the world largest and major industrial nation with majestic history, rich culture and arts, world-class museums and theaters, ballet and performance arts, famous musicians and artists, and magnificent cities, Russia is one of the world major leisure vacation and business travel destinations.

Located in Northern Asia and Europe, bordering the Arctic Ocean, Russia, the 15 republics of the former Soviet Union, stretches from the Polish border to the Bering strait spanning many time zones and 6,000 miles. Their combined landmass nearly 16,995,800 square kilometers wraps halfway around the globe. About 1.8 times the size of the United States, the vast Russian Republic is the largest country in the world in terms of area.

Russia has about 142,893,540 population (2006 estimate). Ethnic groups include Russian 79.8%, Tatar 3.8%, Ukrainian 2%, Bashkir 1.2%, Chuvash 1.1%, other or unspecified 12.1%. Russian is the official language.

As one of the world major industrial nations, Russia has complete range of mining and extractive industries producing coal, oil, gas, chemicals, and metals; all forms of machine building from rolling mills to high-performance aircraft and space vehicles; shipbuilding; road and rail transportation equipment; communications equipment; agricultural machinery, tractors, and construction equipment; electric power generating and transmitting equipment; medical and scientific instruments; consumer durables, textiles, foodstuffs, and handicrafts.

Russia has modern telephone system with digital infrastructures. Based on 2005 estimate, Russia has 23.7 million Internet users.

In 2005, one US dollar is exchanged for about 28.284 Russian rubles (RUR).

Moscow is the largest city in Russia, also is the capital of Russia since Romanov dynasty in 1613. Today Moscow is the center of politics, economy and culture. It is home to some of the country's most distinguished cultural institutions, theaters, and film studios. Every year, especially in spring and autumn when temperatures are moderate, millions of visitors come to Moscow to explore the majestic history of Russia.

There are many famous hotels in Moscow offer visitors with excellent services. Long since known for its style, service and traditional Russian hospitality, Baltschug Kempinski Moscow Hotel is a century old deluxe hotel that provides business and leisure guests alike with the perfect base from which to explore the Capital. Unique downtown location on the banks of the Moskva River. Direct views to Red Square, the Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral. Close to all business, shopping and cultural amenities of the Moscow City.

Located in western Russia, St. Petersburg was built in 1703 by the passions of its founder, Czar Peter the Great. It has been called the Northern Venice due to its beautiful river, canals, bridges and architectures. This elegant city is not just famous by its rich history but also by its rich Russian culture. St. Petersburg is the birthplace of Russian literature and the home city of great musicians and ballet dancers, including world well-known Pushkin, Tchaikovsky, and Ulanova.