Russia is famous for its cultural and architectural heritage, authentic customs, and tasty cuisine. Russian art and literature are known worldwide, every culture fan knows about Russian ballet and great writers such as Leon Tolstoy ("Anna Karenina" and "War & Peace") and Fyodor Dostoevsky ("The Brothers Karamazov" and "Crime & Punishment"). You may already hear of traditional Russian cuisine that includes well-known Pirozhki pastries, Pelmeni dumplings that are considered the classic Russian dish, and Solyanka soup. By the way, the most popular and most notable souvenir is the Matryoshka doll.

According to reviews left on Google, travelers have mostly visited the Red Square situated in Moscow. The top 10 list of attractions is mainly dominated by sights located in the two main Russian cities: Moscow and St. Petersburg. However, there is a popular attraction in Kazan city as well.

1. Red Square, Moscow (Google reviews: 136'284)
2. All-Russian Exhibition Center, Moscow (Google reviews: 107'124)
3. Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Moscow (Google reviews: 71'658)
4. Peterhof, St. Petersburg (Google reviews: 66'074)
5. Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, Moscow (Google reviews: 50'345)
6. The Moscow Kremlin, Moscow (Google reviews: 49'321)
7. Kazan Kremlin, Kazan (Google reviews: 48'754)
8. State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg (Google reviews: 48'579)
9. St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. Petersburg (Google reviews: 40'866)
10. Catherine Palace, St. Petersburg (Google reviews: 24,043)

Two Russian largest capitals Moscow and St. Petersburg, are the most popular destinations in Russia. Both cities have plenty of attractions to offer; however, the towns have a different atmosphere as well as experiences. Russia's capital is a highly cosmopolitan city with a large number of people from all around the world. Moscow has played the most significant role in Russia's history, and today it's the number one tourist city in the country. While St. Petersburg is less crowded and is known for its charming elegance and canals. Also, it's the cheaper city than Moscow but plenty of Classical and Baroque architecture around.

With Russia's abundance of different cultures, attractions, biomes, and places, it is no surprise that there are discoveries to be made and adventures to embark on all around the year. Whether it's to see the Northern lights of Murmansk in winter, to gaze upon the wild autumn nature, or enjoy summertime Moscow and St. Petersburg's heat and energy, anytime is truly the best. Of course, Russia is known for rather cold winters, and while most tourists prefer to visit the country in summer, one of the great charms of Russia can only be discovered in winter. It all depends on the thrill that you are chasing.

Being the capital of Russia and one of the most globalized cities in the world, Moscow is a huge international tourism and business hub. While not all people in the city may speak English, there is certainly no shortage of services and information provided in English and competent speakers all around.