The Winners Are... 10 Best Places to Visit in Russia - 22.03.2018, Sputnik International

This week the tourist giant TripAdvisor published the winners of the annual "Travelers' Choice Awards 2018," after analyzing millions of their users' opinions. For those who are eager to see Mother Russia, we gathered the 10 best cities according people’s choices. From the breathtaking view of St. Petersburg’s grand cathedral to the snowy peaks of Sochi, the former Olympic city – all of them are here for you in our gallery.

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Russia's second largest city and former imperial capital has taken the lead in the award. Apart from numerous historical sights and impressive cathedrals, travelers valued cozy local bars and the diverse night life.

2 / 10

The host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi, came second this time. Its snowy mountain peaks as well as long beaches and the Olympic heritage by the coastline draw thousands of travelers each year.

3 / 10

The Russian capital took third place with its contrasts, which is typical of Russia, TripAdvisor stated.

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4 / 10

Thousand-year-old Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, attracts travelers to the banks of the Volga River with its ancient architecture.

5 / 10

Anapa, with its beaches and numerous hotels, is another city in the Krasnodar region that made it into the list.

6 / 10

The host city of the future 2018 FIFA World Cup in the Urals, Yekaterinburg has a lot to offer for intellectual travelers, the award committee points out.

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7 / 10

The city of Volgograd, steeped in WWII memorials, impresses visitors with the huge monument "Motherland Calls," which commemorates the victims of the biggest battle in history - the Battle of Stalingrad.

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8 / 10

The sunny Krasnodar is sometimes called Russia's southern capital, famous for its mild weather throughout the year.

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9 / 10

The monument to the National Hero Salavat Yulaev and the "Seven Girls" fountain are on the must-see list in Ufa, Bashkiria. The first thing to taste there is honey, which the region is famous for.

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10 / 10

The TripAdvisor pointed to the friendly landscape of Nizhny Novgorod on the Volga River, with its mix of technology, rich culture and history.

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