Nizhny Novgorod: The Capital of Sunsets
Nizhny Novgorod, with a rich history and culture that spans over 800 years, mixes ancient buildings with modern cultural spots. Located where the Oka and Volga rivers meet and unofficially called ‘the capital of sunsets’, the city offers breathtaking views of the two rivers.
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Explore the Town of Klin over the Weekend
The ancient town of Klin, located on a river bank 85km from Moscow, stands out because of its associations with Tchaikovsky and Gaidar, its Christmas tree decorations, a famous old shopping arcade, and its parks. Any weekend in the approaching spring offers a great opportunity for a trip here, with the roundtrip journey taking no more than 5 hours.
Tver: A One-day Trip to the City of Three Rivers
Tver has a palace-estate where Russian emperors rested, a botanical garden, and architectural monuments of the Soviet era. The city is only a couple of hours away from Moscow (and even less by high-speed train).
A Two-day Trip: Sightseeing in Tula for the Weekend
In just two hours, a high-speed train will take you to this city famous for Tolstoy, historical museums, gingerbread, samovar, creative spaces, hipster bars and restaurants, not to mention its own kremlin! This long weekend is the perfect time for it! Hopping on an early morning train, you can easily arrive in Tula on Friday morning and come back to Moscow on Saturday or Sunday evening.
Day Trip: Take a Deep Breath of Literary Inspiration at Peredelkino
If you have read Doctor Zhivago or watched one of its TV or film adaptations, Peredelkino is a must-visit location. There, you can seek out inspiration, stand on the very spot where your favorite literary characters first came to life, and visit the houses where famous authors once lived, worked and created their masterpieces.