Begin your Russian adventure at Red Square - home to the iconic St. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin. Visit the Bolshoi Theatre for a world-class performance and end the day with a gourmet dinner at Café Pushkin.
Explore the history of the Tatar people at the Kazan Kremlin, then head to the Bauman Street for street performances and souvenirs. End your day with a delicious meal of local cuisine at Chateau Marquette.
Visit The Kremlin of Nizhny Novgorod for panoramic river views and a history lesson. Next, head to the State Bank Building for a taste of Soviet architecture. End your day at Khachapuri House for delicious Georgian food.
Take a stroll through Samara's historic Old Town, then head to the Stalin's Bunker Museum for an eerie look into the past. End the day with a relaxing boat tour along the Volga River.
Visit the Mordovia National Museum of Local History and Culture for a window into local culture, then explore the nearby Svyato-Troitsky Monastery. Finish the day with a hearty meal at UZHA Mukha.
Visit the Penza Art Gallery for a look at Russian art and sculptures, followed by a visit to the Penza Regional Museum of Local Lore. Dine at KeMonDO for a taste of Japanese cuisine.
Discover Russia's revolutionary history at the Lenin Memorial Complex, birthplace of the Soviet leader, before visiting nearby Museum of the Civil Aviation History. Enjoy a final dinner at The Black Cat.
If you have more time in Kazan, visit the Kul Sharif Mosque and the Museum of Soviet Life. If you have less time, skip the Samara boat tour and the Penza museums. For a real Russian experience, try some of the local street food at each destination!