The Wise Directory

Russia Travel Guide

overview:

Russia is a country that stretches over a vast expanse of Asia and Europe. With an area of 17,075,000 km², Russia is the largest country in the world, covering almost twice the territory of the next-largest country, Canada, and has significant mineral and energy resources. Russia has the world's 8th largest population.

After the breakup of the Soviet Union, Russia went from a superpower to a great power (although it is sometimes considered to be an energy superpower). Russia is considered the Soviet Union's successor state in diplomatic matters and is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. It is also one of the five recognized nuclear weapons states and possesses the world's largest stockpile of weapons of mass destruction. Russia is the leading nation of the Commonwealth of Independent States, a member of the G8 as well as other international organisations.

related websites:

Baikal Tours in Siberia
This Baikal travel and tour guide, featuring travel service, maps, photos, tours, attractions and more, will help you plan a successful trip to lake Baikal, Siberia.
http://www.baikalex.com

Russia Travel
Our web site will guide you step-by-step - from applying for Russian entry visa till the moment you wave good-bye to your new Russian friends on a way back home.
http://www.russia-travel.com

Travel Russia
Russian Tours and Vacation: Russian North, Transsiberian, Moscow, St.Petersburg. Booking of hotels and train tickets. North Pole and Kamchatka expedition cruises.
http://www.nordictravel.ru

Youth Hostels Association of Russia
Your complete guide to hostels in Russia. General travel information. Links to hostels, travel companies, educational establishments, youth organizations and lots of other related information. Going to Russia on your worldly travels, this is a good start.
http://www.russia-hostelling.ru