Visit Russia attractions: Sochi - great Russian winter resort

Visit Russia attractions: Sochi - great Russian winter resort

Most tourists travelling to Russia go to Moscow and St Petersburg but there are many otrher attractive places to admire. Towns and cities of The Golden Ring will be of great interest for anybody interested in the Russian history and culture, Lake Baikal in Siberia is a wonderful destination for nature lovers, the Volga river cruises are for those looking to see provincial Russia from a comfortable cabin... So if you have already been to Moscow and St Petersburg, there is still plenty to see in that vast country. As the Russians say: "Real Russia is outside Moscow."

You have probably heard about a city in the south-west Russia on the Black Sea coast called Sochi. Its mild subtropical climate makes it hugely popular with the Russians - it is a wonderful summer resort on the coast and winter wonderland higher up in the mountains in winter. The world heard of Sochi a few years ago when the city was chosen to be the host of the XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Paralympic Games in 2014. Another sport event taking place there is the Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix which also starts in 2014. Film lovers attend Sochi International Film Festival every year in June. If you are after more usual attractions, Sochi and its surrounding area have to offer museums and galleries, parks, zoos, spas, castles and other sights and places.

As Sochi is preparing for the Olympics, it is being redeveloped and renovated and it is becoming more and more inviting and hospitable. For example, not many people speak English in Russia, even where they are supposed to do so - in hotels, airports, stations, etc. But with the international Olympic guests coming to Sochi, the local government issued a regulation according to which representatives of public services should be able to speak English. So, if you do not speak Russian and do not have a guide, in Sochi you will find assistance easier than anywhere else.

As mentioned above, Sochi is the favourite resort in Russia, so if you decide to visit it, make sure you book your accommodation well in advance, especially in summer. Also, make sure you obtain a Russian visa before you travel - you cannot get it on arrival. Visa processing time may take a few days and require some research, so if you are not sure how to go about it, you can contact a visa specialist and not to worry about your application.

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