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Travel Options - from Moscow - If you will be visiting Russia on an SRAS program, SRAS can often assist in planning these trips. In all cases, our Travel Services section provides useful help and tips.  1. Multiple-Day Travel St. Petersburg  More about St. Pete Russia's "Cultural Capital" is be served with at least a 3-day, 2-night trip. In addition to being rich in history itself, St. Petersburg provides a sharp contrast from Moscow in terms of architecture and the general "feel" of the city - which is decidedly slower, more artistic, and open - both in terms of attitudes and in terms of architecture and the city scape. Be sure to take in the Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Isaac's Cathedral, the Hermitage (a day in itself!), as well to take time to explore the city's many restaurants and vibrant night life. Click here for more ideas!    2. Day Trips Featured! Suzdal/Vladimir  More about Suzdal/Vladimir                                              Photo-tour of a past excursion The trip can usually be made in about 14 hours, covering most of Russia's 12th century political capital, Vladimir, and its former religious capital, Suzdal. Vladimir is a smaller provincial Russian city while Suzdal is an incredibly well preserved and peaceful town from Russia’s antiquity, which still bears witness of the Orthodox heritage of old Rus'. Nowadays it's population of just over 10,000 works hard to preserve its many churches, monasteries, and spectacular views of hills, green fields, and traditional wooden buildings. Make sure to take in: Kremlin of Suzdal (12th C.), St. Nicholas wooden church (17th C.), The Museum of Wooden Architecture, Assumption Cathedral (12th C.), The Golden Gates (12th C.), and the Church of Porkova-on-Nerl, just outside of Vladimir). Abramtsevo Summer home area popular with many great Russian artists. Nice weekend day trip for fresh air. There is a museum and café (bring food with you, in case they are closed) and lots of nice walks. Take the commuter train from Yaroslavl train station to Abramtsevo stop – approximately 1h 15m ride.  More info on this trip! Sergeev Posad (Zagorsk) Russia’s religious center. Take the train from Yaroslavl train station. If you start early enough and plan well, you can combine this trip with Abramtsevo, which is on the same rail line.  More info on this trip! Lenin's Dacha Definitely not the dacha for the masses, this place is quite an experience. See where Lenin spent his holidays and where he died. The best part is the babushkas that take great pride in showing you around. Not a bad place for a picnic. Take the commuter train from Paveletski train station to Gorki and look for a bus or ask directions. Zvenigorod/New Jerusalem One of the last stops on the commuter train from the Belarus train station. Beautiful area, popular for summer homes. Golden Ring A ring of historical cities approximately at a radius of 2-4 hours from Moscow. Best done as a weekend trip, but if well planned, you might be able to see something in a day. Some cities better reached by bus than by train.  How to travel to Vladimir/Suzdal on the Golden Ring. Borodino If you like visiting places like Gettysburg, you will like this. A few hours by elektrichka from Moscow, you can tour the battlefield itself. Peredelkino (Pasternak museum and grave) A nice weekend day trip. Small café in the village is a cozy place for a drink or dinner afterwards. Take the commuter train from Kiev train station to Peredelkino (it will be six stops away). Klin A smaller city where you can visit Tchaikovsky’s summer home. Take the commuter train from Leningrad station. Yasnaya Polyana Tolstoy’s former estate. Near Tula, which you can reach it by bus or train from Moscow.  More info on this trip! Gzhel If you like the Gzhel blue and white ceramics, you might want to visit the factory store.  You can find most pieces in Moscow certainly, but it is a good excuse to venture out into the countryside. Study Abroad in Russia SRAS Travel Services  The Library: All About Russia Find Out More! Teaching English in Russia History of the Russian Dacha Internships in Russia Heath and Safety in Russia The SRAS Newsletter Library: What You Want to Know More Eurasian Regions and Cities Journal for Students More Free Resources!  print this page email this page