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Illustration for news: Explore the Town of Klin over the Weekend

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.

Illustration for news: Tver: A One-day Trip to the City of Three Rivers

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).

Illustration for news: A Two-day Trip: Sightseeing in Tula for the Weekend

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.

Illustration for news: Day Trip: Take a Deep Breath of Literary Inspiration at Peredelkino

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.