Russia Castles & palaces, Gardens & parks, Historical, Military, Museum + People pictures

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Cruise along canals, tour architectural masterpieces and enjoy festivals under a midnight sun in Russia’s second-largest city.

Discover the history behind this iconic Red Square statue, which was erected to celebrate a 1612 victory over Polish forces.

Discover the history behind this iconic Red Square statue, which was erected to celebrate a 1612 victory over Polish forces.

Walk one of Russia’s most famous streets and take in the sights and sounds of central St. Petersburg.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Discover the thrills of the space race at this unique museum, which honors the courage of Russian cosmonauts.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

Be amazed by the grandeur and opulence of this palace complex, a shining example of the lavish taste of the Russian czars.

A symbol of historical change, this cathedral was dynamited by the Soviets, only to be reconstructed following the collapse of the USSR.

Discover the thrills of the space race at this unique museum, which honors the courage of Russian cosmonauts.

Discover the thrills of the space race at this unique museum, which honors the courage of Russian cosmonauts.

Visit the capital of Russia, a large modern city that combines dazzling architecture with cultural riches and a fascinating history.

Once a summer estate frequented by Russian royalty, this popular park complex now contains museums, churches and other attractions.

Once a summer estate frequented by Russian royalty, this popular park complex now contains museums, churches and other attractions.

Once a summer estate frequented by Russian royalty, this popular park complex now contains museums, churches and other attractions.

Once a summer estate frequented by Russian royalty, this popular park complex now contains museums, churches and other attractions.

Once a summer estate frequented by Russian royalty, this popular park complex now contains museums, churches and other attractions.

Once a summer estate frequented by Russian royalty, this popular park complex now contains museums, churches and other attractions.

Discover the thrills of the space race at this unique museum, which honors the courage of Russian cosmonauts.

It is easy to see why this beautiful cathedral is held so dear by members of the Russian Navy and visitors alike.

Once a summer estate frequented by Russian royalty, this popular park complex now contains museums, churches and other attractions.

Discover the thrills of the space race at this unique museum, which honors the courage of Russian cosmonauts.

Discover the thrills of the space race at this unique museum, which honors the courage of Russian cosmonauts.