Witness The Splendour of Russia

Across the vast landscape of Russia, several age-old monuments eloquently speak of the architectural genius of their creators. Iconic statues, famous buildings and stately structures reflect the historic and artistic heritage of the land.

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Bordering the walls of the Kremlin, the Alexander Garden is a beautiful place for a stroll in the heart of Moscow

Bordering the walls of the Kremlin, the Alexander Garden is a beautiful place for a stroll in the heart of Moscow

Fountains at Peterhof Palace

Fountains at Peterhof Palace

The State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg houses one of the finest art collections in the world

The State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg houses one of the finest art collections in the world

Titled Four Seasons of the Year, the fountain was built by Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli on Manege Square in Moscow

Titled Four Seasons of the Year, the fountain was built by Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli on Manege Square in Moscow

A large, brightly coloured stained glass window of the "Resurrected Christ" inside the main altar of St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St Petersburg.

A large, brightly colored stained glass window of the "Resurrected Christ" inside the main altar of St. Isaac’s Cathedral, St Petersburg.

A view of the church at the gorgeous Peterhof or Summer Palace through the gardens

A view of the church at the gorgeous Peterhof or Summer Palace through the gardens

The first solo exhibition of Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama in Moscow’s Garage Museum of Contemporary Art. Seen here is the groundbreaking installation: Infinity Mirrored Room–The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013)

The first solo exhibition of Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama in Moscow’s Garage Museum of Contemporary Art. Seen here is the groundbreaking installation: Infinity Mirrored Room–The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (2013)

Known as the Russian Versailles, Peterhof is famous for its ensemble of fountains, more specifically the Grand Cascade seen here.

Known as the Russian Versailles, Peterhof is famous for its ensemble of fountains, more specifically the Grand Cascade seen here.

Cafe Pushkin: The tsarina of haute-russe dining, with an exquisite blend of Russian and French cuisines – service and food are done to perfection.

Cafe Pushkin: The tsarina of haute-russe dining, with an exquisite blend of Russian and French cuisines – service and food are done to perfection.

Formerly the homes of tsars, the five buildings which comprise the Hermitage now house one of the finest art collections in the world.

Formerly the homes of tsars, the five buildings which comprise the Hermitage now house one of the finest art collections in the world.