Russia is the largest country in the world as per land area and it covers about 40 latitudes and 150 longitudes while spanning 9 time zones. It's not going to be a matter of just few days if you are planning to explore Russia and go to all the prominent places. But if you plan to make a Russian tour, it won't be a good idea to skip covering the main attractions because not only will you miss the scenic beauty but also miss the chance to know about the wide diversity and the rich culture of this beautiful country.    The two most popular ways to cover the entire country, which is as big as a continent, is to use the services of Russian cruise and Russian train.

Choose to Cruise

Russia, being one of the most diverse countries of the world, has many rivers and lakes which crisscross through the entire country. If you plan to experience something new and something very special while exploring Russia, you should definitely go for the Russian cruise. The Russian cruises open the doors of luxury and superb hospitality to make you feel pampered while you enjoy the country's best views. There are many agencies that provide cruise services throughout the country and due to presence of world famous rivers like the Volga flowing throughout the country the Russian cruises cover almost all the important places and cities of Russia.

Imagine a situation where you are welcomed to your private cabin with a balcony attached to it. The amazing ambience inside and the stunning view outside the room refreshes your mood the very moment you enter it. You go to the dining area and are served delicacies of the particular places through which the cruise is going. You get to see the beautiful cities, interact with people and know about the history of Russia and much more. If such a situation is what you want then travelling in a cruise and exploring Russia could be the best possible feeling as far as your expectations from the trip are concerned. So enjoying the Russian cruise trip especially the St. Petersburg-Moscow trip, is a must.

Russian Railway Service

Well if cruising is not what you are looking forward to, then you can definitely bank on the Russian train as a means to travel throughout Russia and visit places of your choice. The railway service in Russia is well developed. There are plenty of Russian train routes that connect the country's most prominent cities. There are various types of trains that make the journey worthwhile. The most popular route is St. Petersburg – Moscow. There are high speed trains that take about 4 hours to cover the distance with speeds up to 250kmph. Travelling by train can save up a lot of time and you can definitely enjoy unparalleled scenic beauty, landscapes, dense forests, architecture of the cities, the museums, theatres and churches of all cities in less time. The highlight of Russian railway system is the Trans-Siberian railway which covers the largest network starting from Moscow to Vladivostok. Russian Train tickets can be easily bought from reservation offices at the stations. The point to be kept in mind is the reservations open 45 days prior to the train departure. Hence a bit of planning wouldn't be a bad idea before booking Russian train tickets or planning Russian tours via trains. This is the time to pack your bags and get ready to make the tour plan to Russia become successful.