History

Green Belt of Glory, St Petersburg

Green Belt of Glory, St Petersburg

An installation of tanks and a series of memorials mark the front line in the fight for what was then known as Leningrad. There are 80 memorials and monuments situated along the belt, but it is the...
Yusupov Palace, St Petersburg

Yusupov Palace, St Petersburg

The beautiful, yellow building that stands on the quiet stretch of the Moika River is the site of the murder of the infamous Rasputin, who held an alarmingly powerful position with Tsarina Alexandra....
Catherine Palace, St Petersburg

Catherine Palace, St Petersburg

Named after the wife of Peter the Great, this beautiful palace has been reconstructed after the original was destroyed by the Nazi forces at the end of the great patriotic war. Its regal brilliance...
Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

Housed in the Winter Palace, known for its beautiful green and white Baroque architecture, the Hermitage lets you trace the footsteps of the Bolsheviks as they stormed the palace searching for the...
Lenin’s House Museum, Moscow

Lenin’s House Museum, Moscow

Located on a wooded estate in Gorki, this manor house is where Lenin took respite during the later years of his life. See the library and office from where Lenin worked, the sofa where Stalin slept...
Poklonnaya Gora Museum, Moscow

Poklonnaya Gora Museum, Moscow

Take a tour of the Poklonnaya Gora Museum where you’ll see the Hall of Commanders Hall, filled with bronze busts of the most important men in the armed forces, as well as the Hall of Glory, a white...
Central Armed Forces Museum, Moscow

Central Armed Forces Museum, Moscow

The museum houses one of the best collections of military memorabilia, ranging from pieces of Stalin’s own uniform to the banners used in the victory parade when the soviet’s reached Berlin....
The Kremlin & Armoury, Moscow

The Kremlin & Armoury, Moscow

Representing the very heart of all things Russian, the Kremlin houses many of the country’s most famous artworks and artefacts. Get up close and personal to some of the most opulent treasures in...
St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow

St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow

A crazy confusion of colours, patterns and shapes, St Basil’s Cathedral has become the defining symbol of Russia. Built to commemorate Ivan IV’s victories, its history is as unique as its...
Lenin’s Tomb, Moscow

Lenin’s Tomb, Moscow

Located just outside the Kremlin Walls on Red Square, Lenin’s body has been on display here since shortly after his death in 1924. Witnessing the architect and first head of the USSR at rest is an...
Red Square, Moscow

Red Square, Moscow

Very few places in the world bear the weight of history to the extent of Moscow’s central square. Brimming with symbols of Russia’s turbulent and intriguing past, it’s a sight to behold.
Arnhem

Arnhem

Spend some time exploring the historic city of Arnhem. Known for its eventful history, today it’s home to a thriving fashion district and scenic, green spaces. Amongst its impressive monuments...