Traveling Russian Cruise ships will give you an unforgettable authentic experience of Russia. With countless historical towns and villages on every side of the river and Russian entertainment on board you will feel the character and tradition of this beautiful country. It might not be the most luxurious ship you have ever been to, but it is the most authentic way to experience the culture. The true appreciation of the culture and its people comes from getting of the beaten tourist path and experiencing what locals see, do and feel
The most popular Russian cruise route is the "Waterways of the Tsars"-from Moscow to Saint-Petersburg that links the great imperial cities of the czars. Russian cruise will take you via the Neva River and famous Volgo-Balt Canal to Ladoga Lake and Onezhskoe Lake, make the stops in such historical cities as Uglich, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Kizhi. Russia's two most famous cities are also the repositories of Russian art and architecture. Moscow, the medieval and 20th-century capital, has a wonderful heritage of historic buildings, while Saint-Petersburg, the creation of Peter the Great, benefited from the inspiration of Europe's greatest 18th-century architects and craftsmen.
Another http://discoverrus.com/activities-cruises.htm">Russian cruise route is Volga river cruise. The river has played an important part in the life of the Russian people, and in Russian folklore it is characteristically named "Mother Volga." Volga River Russian cruise visits Kostroma, where the streets fan out from a central square in a classical 18th and 19th layout and you can see medieval peasant homes and the golden dome of Ipatievsky Monastery and museum. Enjoy lotus blossoming near Volgograd during Volga River Russian cruise in the early September!
One of the best seasons for Russian River Cruise is definitely Summer with its long days and sunny weather. Start your Russian cruise in Saint-Petersburg and enjoy famous "White Nights". From late May to early July the nights are bright in St Petersburg, with the brightest period, the White Nights, normally lasting from June 11th to July 2nd. What could be more romantic than a walk along the banks of the city's rivers and canals in almost broad daylight, no matter what the time of day? No other major European city can rival this experience nor the atmosphere on the streets of Saint-Petersburg during the summer months - lively, friendly, romantic and bustling with people throughout the night as well as the day!
Russian cruise offers a beautiful scenery and tranquility during spring and fall seasons. You will see the beauty of the awaking of nature in spring and the majestic golden color pallets of the surroundings during the fall that will make your Russian cruise an unforgettable experience!
