Discover Eastern Europe: Russia, Ukraine, Belarus

Moscow is one of the largest cities not only in Europe but in the whole world as well. It is widely known far beyond its borders as the capital of the biggest country in the world Russia. Moreover, it is the second largest city in Europe after London and the third largest one is Saint Petersburg or Piter as the inhabitants got used to calling it.

The capital of Russia abounds with numerous places of interest where any person can go to and plunge into the atmosphere that he or she feels comfortable in. The world famous Tretyakov Gallery welcomes hundreds of visitors each day and there is hardly any person who is left disappointed by those numerous masterpieces that are placed there.

Theatres and museums are beyond any comparison. On of the most popular and the most admired by the lovers of great art is Bolshoi Theatre where you can enjoy unforgettable performance of great Russian dancers.

Maxim Gorky Park or Central Park of Culture and Rest can probably be found in almost any capital of the former USSR and Moscow is not an exception. Here thousands of people can stroll along the Moskva River enjoying the fresh air and the atmosphere of relaxation.

Botanical Garden of Academy of Sciences, Moscow State Circus, Lilac Park, Sokolniki Park… There are quite a number of places to go to and enjoy the city to the full extent.

Surely Moscow is really a beautiful city though you can hardly call it the best place for the tourists especially from those ones that come from the faraway countries. For the last few decades this city has been known as the place of the highest prices in the world. So it can boldly be called the most expensive for the visitors and in general for the citizens not only in Europe but in the whole world as well.

While making this sort of statistics the prices for food, clothes, lodgings, transport and entertainment were taken into consideration. It is remarkable that Moscow is the city of the most expensive cup of coffee.

Ridiculous to note that there is the so called division between restaurants exists in the city that are known to be of two types: the ones “for the rich”, and the ones “for all the rest”, though the lever of service does not differ much from each other.

But still quite a number of people perceive Moscow as the place not for entertainment and tourism, but as the place where they can earn their living especially when it comes to the immigrants from the neighboring countries like Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and many others.

Each city and town is attractive in its own way though there is hardly any one in the world that can boast having only positive points not only in its general looks but in the features of the citizens that inhabit it. People from all over the world tend to keep in mind only positive impressions about this or that place they visit. So in general great and unforgettable impressions are guaranteed.

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Traveling to Russia can not be felt complete without visiting one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Saint Petersburg. The most common name for the city is Piter which is mostly used by its inhabitants. It was founded quite a long time ago in 1703 by the famous personality of that time Tsar Peter the Great. Though it is no longer the capital and not the biggest city of the country there it is considered to be the cultural capital of Russia and more and more tourists visit this city each year and derive pleasure from its wonderful architecture and unforgettable places of interest.

Each person who comes to the city finds his or her own way to entertain. Some people visit the world’s famous museums, others enjoy ballet; some of the visitors stroll where the famous Dostoevsky strolled and others prefer the night life attending various parties, going to clubs, bars and restaurants. Every person will be able to find the place where he or she will feel comfortable and enjoy the trip to the full extent.

Probably one of the most popular places to go to is Hermitage that is visited by thousands of people each year. Moreover, the collection of European art that is placed there is one of the richest in the world. People from all over the world visit this museum with great pleasure and the impressions got there will remain with you for a long time. The young and the old derive real pleasure from watching famous masterpieces that are known all over the world.

St Isaac’s Cathedral is another most popular place that many tourists can not miss to visit. It has the largest dome in the world and moreover it is gold-plated, which makes the general looks of the cathedral really beautiful and unforgettable.

Visiting theatres is one of the integral parts while traveling to a foreign country for the majority of sophisticated visitors. St. Petersburg can be called an ideal place for those who enjoy this type of art. There are over 50 theatres and the most ancient one is Hermitage Theatre and probably one of the most popular ones.

The city abounds with numerous parks and places you can merely go to in order to relax after a day spent at museums and galleries. Breathing the fresh air and enjoying the white nights leave really unforgettable impressions after the whole trip to this city. Quite a number of people are delighted by the beauty and glamour of Piter and nobody can be left indifferent to the chic of the cultural capital of the biggest country in the world.

Though still nothing is ideal in the world and those who live in this place for quite a long period of time know the difference between the city that is shown to tourists and the city that is REAL and claim that it also has its vices and disadvantages. But nevertheless the city remains attractive to people both from neighboring countries and from faraway ones which proves ones again that it is not going to lose its splendor and historical charm.

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Traveling by air is probably the most convenient way of going from one part of the globe to another. It is the fastest but unfortunately not too safe means of transportation, as some may think. It surely has some advantages like the time saving and the possibility to easily transport disabled people on board the plane. At the same time traveling by air may bring many inconveniences. (Read some tips to get ready for a trip in time.)

Surely it all depends on your requirement and personal characteristics but in general a lot of people prefer traveling by plane. Especially business people use this means of transportation more often and at times they have to sacrifice some things.

•    For those who travel a lot during his or her life due to his or her job this disadvantage may not seem too awful, but some people can really feel some discomfort. It all concerns the quality of the air on board the plane. The matter is that it is very dry and in this respect you should always take some water with you. Besides, you may feel rather cold there, so taking some warm clothes will not be out of place.
•    The noise may also be painful for some individuals. At times it seems impossible to live in a flat the windows of which face the highway so just imagine what kind of noise you will have to hear while being on board the plane.
•    Fear of flying…  If some decades ago it was a psychological problem of some individuals nowadays it has become the problem of almost all people who have to use airlines. Earlier it was a mere fear of heights but now terrorism has become the main danger. Surely everything lies in our subconsciousness but the news dealing with another airplane crash becomes more and more frequent today.

•    Air sickness is another problem that many people face. But it does not mean that you have to blame airlines for it. You may feel sick using various means of transport including cars or buses. But in any case the problem can easily be solved by means of special pills that are to be taken BEFORE you get sick. This will help you stay calm during the flight. Besides, some of them have side effects like the feeling of drowsiness but it can become a great advantage for you as the time spent on board the plane will seem shorter and less painful for your psyche.

In general nowadays any person can choose any means of transport he or she likes but airplanes will probably remain the fastest of all the rest for quite a long period of time. In general it is just impossible to imagine traveling by any other means of transport when it comes to large distances and high speed. Any kind of transportation has its advantages and disadvantages but if you want to come to the place of your destination in the fastest time possible you have to sacrifice something. The fear of flying it very frequent nowadays but at least it can be just your own psychological problems but not the problems of airlines and their insecurity.

Nowadays more and more people have the opportunity to travel a lot during their life. It may be caused by work conditions or just the desire of a person to have a really good rest. Many tourist companies offer you great opportunities to visit faraway countries that are full of undiscovered mysteries that you are keen on. All this adds considerable spice into your life. We all need the change of scene and why not use the service of the agencies and see something quite unusual and experience something unpredictable.

But for some individuals the problems start even before you set off for a trip. It is always important to do everything in time, concerning the tickets and the luggage, in order not to have troubles later on.

• Making a list of the things you will more probably need in your trip is a useful thing. Besides it will help you take everything back with you while packing to go home. Remember that there is no need to take too many clothes with you and do not take too precious jewelry either. You will definitely be disappointed if you lose them so why tempt fate and attract too mach attention to your personality?
• All necessary documents should no doubt be in good order. Too much caution will not be out of place and it is always useful to secure oneself against all kinds of accidents and misconceptions. Make two copies of your passport and have a couple of extra passport photos taken, leave one copy with your friends or relatives and the other one take with you. All this will help you in the case if your papers are lost or stolen and your friends will always be ready and able to give you a hand in difficult situations.

• Medical insurance is a must especially if you are going to faraway countries. You never know what kind of danger is waiting for you there as the surroundings are quite unusual and exotic for you so it is always necessary to find out all the details concerning any climate peculiarities of the country you are going to.
• Terrorism has become a typical danger for almost all tourists in any country of the world. You can’t feel secure anywhere and it has become a very dramatic issue nowadays.
• Moreover, planning your trip in general can be of great use. In this case you will always keep abreast of where to go and who to consult in some disputable issues concerning your insurance and any other emergency.

It seems that going abroad is an easy thing. Just buying a ticket and taking the necessary clothes and things with you is not actually enough. Making all kinds of precautions is a really obligatory point while going for a trip. You should always be ready for any emergency situations and know how to behave in such cases. Everything should be thoroughly thought over only in this case you will really enjoy your traveling experience.

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The same routine… day after day… without rest…Your only wish is to get away from it all… You dream of faraway exotic countries, their original architecture, beautiful and unforgettable sights. What can be better than see all those things with your own eyes? It is of vital importance for all of us to have a break and leave all the problems behind and be able to fully enjoy our life. And when at last we obtain a wishful ticket to the other side of the globe we feel happier than ever. “I will see the country of my dream!” you can scream in a cheerful way. But be aware of the things that may make an unforgettable impression, in the bad sense of the word.

Plunging into the atmosphere of the unknown world may cost you a lot. You don’t know the customs and traditions of the country you visit; you have no idea either of their material values or of the spiritual ones. You are a stranger for all the natives as well as they are strangers for you. Even those countries where tourism is the main source of their more or less prosperity can not boast being able to provide the visitors with true hospitality and warm welcome.

While traveling to exotic countries you should remember a few things that are extremely important for your own safety and even life.

1. Needless to say, that all the information concerning county’s climate, flora or fauna peculiarities must be rendered by your travel agent in order to avoid all sorts of misunderstanding or unnecessary accusations or problems concerning your own health. You never know what swimming in the Indian Ocean may lead to. What sorts of animals live there and what sorts of insects are flying in the air and in what way they can harm you.

2. Be ready to accept the reality that not everything is permitted in the countries you visit that is not forbidden in your own one. There are cases when people get into troubles due to their imprudence. Here I can set an example of a 36-year-old Australian who was taken to court in Cambodia for “stealing” stones from the famous temples at Angkor Wat. Fortunately the man got off with a $ 975 fine after his explanations for not intending to do any harm to the sacred place were accepted by the court. I don’t think that any of you would like to be in his place. There is a number of other examples that show the difference between nations. Like in Thailand for instance it is forbidden to take an antique image of Buddha with you without obtaining an appropriate license, but surely it doesn’t apply to those small copies that you can find in any town market in the country.

3. Be aware of the food you eat. This piece of advice may seem ridiculous but who knows what your stomach is able to digest and what not. The meals in some faraway countries can be made of quite ordinary products but the way of cooking may turn a quite simple dish into something outrageous, to say nothing of some specialties that are made in some restaurants according to traditional recipes.

Going abroad no doubt requires some special investigation in order to avoid comic or dramatic situations. There are too many cases of tourist injures and deaths that were caused by mere misinformation. Preventing such cases is travel agencies` main priority though there is no guarantee they feel real responsibility. Your life is in your own hands so be aware of that!