Holidays Black Sea all inclusive. Choosing a hotel

Let's look at an all-inclusive holiday: what is it, how much does it cost and in which countries is it considered the best?

I would venture to suggest that you, the reader, are either just about to experience all the delights of an all-inclusive, or have already traveled to the Turkish coast once or twice or ten times and are looking for somewhere else to stay. Understanding the global nature of the problem, and therefore having previously tried all inclusive in three countries, I will try to give a general idea and answer the question of whether it is possible to find Turkey outside of Turkey.

My analysis won’t be lengthy, but for those who can’t wait to shop around, I’ll recommend online services where you can find profitable all-inclusive tours:

Choose the dates you need and don’t forget to check the “all” box in the meals section - that’s what you came here for, right? 🙂

All inclusive (designated as All / Al) is a hotel service system, the price of which includes a room, a 24/7 buffet (breakfast, lunch, dinner and + snacks), local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, etc. In other words, a pleasant option that provides a truly “vegetable” vacation, when the tourist is fed, watered, and amused.

By the way, all inclusive is not only about food: entertainment is also “included” - animation, children's clubs, spa and the list goes on (but depends on the hotel). In general, this concept is ideal for the “beach vacation” or “family vacation with children” format.

Hotels operating according to the system are resort hotels and are located by the sea. And in theory, this is the only thing that unites them all over the world. In practice, hotels abroad can be:

• modest three rubles / luxurious fives
• huge in area, with swimming pools and a private beach / compact with a splash pool and paid sunbeds
• be on a reservation tens of kilometers from a populated area / across the road from the beach in the city center
• excite the variety of the menu daily / serve fish on Thursdays, chicken on Saturdays, and instead of lemonade - yupi

The concentration of vacationers who prefer all-inclusive holidays is in Turkey. Of course, one can argue with this - this product of the mind of hoteliers was first introduced in the Caribbean in the 50s, which since then has attracted millions of Americans on vacation. But let's focus on the choice of the Russians.

What are the prices for an all-inclusive beach holiday?

Of course, all is always more expensive than other maintenance systems. On the other hand, food and drinks are paid for in advance - you can give yourself free rein and appease your internal accountant.

On average, prices for an all-inclusive holiday are 30% higher than for the same tour, but with breakfast (BB), and 20% higher than full board (FB). If we start from Turkey as a “hotbed” of olla, then at the height of the season a trip for two for 7 days costs:

• from 65,000 rubles – 5 star hotels, first line
• from 50,000 rubles – 4* hotels
• from 40,000 rubles – 3-star hotels

Breakfast at a 5 star hotel - we were there during filming
new hotel - hotels are connected to each other

All inclusive in Turkey

All inclusive in Tunisia

They say that you can’t go to Tunisia without everything. I haven’t checked it, but I’m inclined to listen to reviews – and there are many of them. The cuisine is not for everyone, there is a lot of garbage in the cities, unsanitary conditions, you never know... So I took the fruit from the market and went to the hotel for the rest.

An all-inclusive holiday in Tunisia can be a substitute for Turkey. The system here is quite widespread and inexpensive, the hotels are large and have palm trees, sunbeds for guests on the beach are provided, as well as unlimited alcohol (despite the fact that the country is Muslim) and a conveyor belt of dishes.

What the Tunisian all lacks is 1) variety in food and drinks, 2) animation (in many places it is sluggish), 3) Russian-speaking staff (it is still more like the Germans-British). Well, always subtract one star from the declared level.

But the beaches and excursions here are much cooler than in the capital all inclusive! About the resorts: Djerba is an island for spa-loving seals; Mahdia - known for the best beaches; Hammamet - for families with children; Sousse is for the young, playful and thrifty.

• All-inclusive prices in Tunisia – from 60,000 rubles per week for two

All inclusive in Egypt

Egypt is now in limbo. It seems to be open and tours are being sold, but one cannot say that the Russians are bored. All-inclusive holidays here are also so uncertain.

Out of every ten luxury hotels, five do not work according to the system (they offer bb or hb), and going to a budget three-ruble hotel is highly discouraged - it’s scary (for the stomach and memories). Finding a good olla and room at the right price takes time.

The hotel base is poorer than in Turkey, although all of its representatives are rather large, “beach” and with some kind of activity for guests. Plus, the Russian guest is the most welcome.

And all is necessary in Egypt, because... the cafes are by no means cheap (≈$30 for dinner for 2), and so as not to once again disturb the sociable and obsessive soul of the Arabs.

• Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurghada? Prices for all-inclusive holidays have been set so far by one tour operator - Tez Tour. With a flight from Moscow, a week-long tour costs from 65,000 rubles

All inclusive in Cyprus

In Mediterranean Europe, all inclusive is not popular because priority is given to the level of service. The wishes of tourists also need to be taken into account, so little by little, with difficulty, the system is being introduced. Cyprus is one of the most reluctant in this regard.

Despite the limited choice of hotels on the island, Cyprus is all about quality. If there is meat on the menu, then it really is meat; and the local brandy is 100% strong. But be prepared to shell out a larger amount - the price tag is not at all Turkish.

In general, everything is ok with food (except for tea bags). The service clearly corresponds to the stars, no more (in “three rubles” they often require a fee for a safe and refrigerator), but no less (the condition of the room is excellent).

The hotels themselves, incl. and 4-5* - compact and uninteresting - animation is rare, there are almost no water slides, and there are no bars on the beaches. By the way, they are public in Cyprus, so you will have to pay for an umbrella/lounger (or on the sand). “What a shame!” - Turkey would say, but on the island the hotel is not so important; all the most exciting (and delicious) things are outside its gates.

• The minimum prices for an all-inclusive holiday in Cyprus in 2020 are from 80,000 rubles per week. Economy resorts – Paphos and Larnaca; truly beachy - Ayia Napa, Limassol and Protaras

All inclusive in a 3 star hotel - our trip to Rhodes in June 2018

Greece is more open to all-inclusiveness. Finding conditions for “drink, eat, drive to the sea, repeat” is much easier and suits any budget.

The most expensive ones are on the island of Corfu and mainland Halkidiki. For a budget option, Crete, Rhodes and Kos are worth following. A unique standard of Greek all-inclusive is embodied in the Grecotel hotel chain.

In general, in Greece even a 2* hotel can provide full service. True, these will be exactly 3 scheduled meals, without snacks and variety (plastic muffins and unleavened cheese), but with natural homemade products - vegetables, olives, meat. However, you can live, and for an economy holiday this is a good deal.

In 4* and 5* hotels, everyone may be disappointed by the “turned off” entertainment - although in Greece the animation is more developed than in Cyprus, especially in large hotels - paid sun loungers and, quite possibly, Wi-Fi for an extra penny (but the buffet, as you can see, has no complaints does not cause).

• In 2020, the cost of an all-inclusive holiday in Greece starts from 65,000 rubles – 7 days, 2 people

All inclusive in Bulgaria

“..., Bulgaria is not a foreign country,” they said in the USSR. Nowadays such loud statements are not frequent, but tourists periodically express “fucks” about seaside holidays.

Bulgarian all inclusive is typical European: high-quality food, but not “for slaughter”; alcohol is reduced to mediocre wine and beer; slides, ice cream cakes and huge green areas must be sought out.

Remember, if you go for a cheap all-inclusive package, then a hotel with a good degree of modernity awaits you (including a renovation from the 80s) - a kind of boarding house on the Black Sea with queues in the dining room and on the beach (a sun lounger, of course, costs levs) . Therefore, for a positive experience, it is better to consider everything above the level of 65,000 rubles for two.

Free place in the sun, decent all and cool conditions for children (and, perhaps, for seekers of Turkey, but without discos) - in Albena; paid place, available all and party - in Sunny Beach; just inexpensive - in Golden Sands.

• In 2020, an all-inclusive holiday in Bulgaria costs from 50,000 rubles for two for a week

All inclusive in Montenegro

Our trip to Montenegro in August

All inclusive in Spain

Looking for all in Spain on the mainland is a dubious idea, but on the islands it’s a different matter, it’s easier and the level of the all itself is higher.

1) About the mainland: all inclusive - a feature of the resort areas on the Costa Brava and Costa del Maresme (cheaper) and Costa Dorada (more expensive); in large cities like Barcelona, ​​the system is not present.

In some ways, such an alley is similar to Turkish Alanya: people also come to local 3-4* economy class hotels to drink and have a good time, but on a budget. Only the contingent is not Russians, but Germans and British (by whose standards it comes out on a budget). And since alcohol and food - I must admit, the food is excellent - are the most important thing, then there is nothing outstanding here: the territories are small, the rooms are shabby, and the only entertainment is songs under the windows.

2) About the islands: Tenerife and Mallorca are more advanced in terms of all inclusive. “Treshka” on the first line with animation (for children and adults) – please; a luxurious “five” with oysters and champagne for breakfast is also not a problem. The only caveat is that all this costs several times more compared to “1)”.

Note: the Alcudia area in Mallorca is a paradise for a lazy holiday with a child.

• In Spain, an all-inclusive holiday in 2020 will cost from 80,000 rubles for 2 people for a week

All inclusive in Russia

Abroad with all-inclusive everything is clear, but what is it like at home – the Black Sea, Crimea? In general, all-inclusive holidays in Russia are the least popular of all the above-mentioned countries, simply because the quality does not keep up with the accelerating price.

Alas, the lack of service, the sea, which can be called clean only in a few areas (for example, Nizhneimeretinskaya Bay) and the huge price tag for a 3-course buffet are clearly inferior to the same Turkey with a more affordable all inclusive.

• The cost of an all-inclusive trip to the Russian coast in a good hotel in 2020 is from 55,000 rubles for 7 nights for two

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It is worth keeping in mind that every year more and more varieties of the all inclusive system are offered - Mini all inclusive, Max inclusive, Ultra All inclusive. One more nuance: Full Board is full board, that is, breakfast + lunch + dinner, alcohol is paid separately. And the ALL system is three meals a day + local alcohol + the possibility of snacks: lunch, afternoon tea, barbecue, cocktails and snacks on the beach, night dinner. You should know that the number of stars of the hotel directly determines the features of the all-inclusive meal plan.

What food options do last minute tours come with?

So, if you buy an all-inclusive package with accommodation in a hotel category:

• 2* or 3*, then the service package will include three meals a day (buffet) and local drinks; you will have to pay extra for imported alcohol. In budget hotels, the most common option is mini all inclusive service, which allows you to enjoy the service only from 10.00-21.00.
• 4*, you can count on a hearty meal (three times a day) with an extensive menu and the possibility of an additional choice of second breakfast or late dinner, as well as drinks and local alcohol. You will be welcome at the bar from 7.00 to 00.00.
• 5*, then you will be able to appreciate all the advantages of the Ultra All inclusive system - these are the expanded capabilities of the standard all-inclusive service. Premium class service is offered to guests in luxury hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Antalya, Alanya, Kemer and other famous resorts in Turkey and Egypt.

All inclusive

Buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner + additional meals available, free drinks throughout the day.

Bed & breakfast

Only breakfast or buffet

Bed & breakfast

Abbreviation for Extended Breakfast

Half board

Meals at the hotel “half board”, breakfasts and dinners

A family vacation is a great opportunity to get even closer, get to know your child better, and most importantly, show him the world and teach him a lot. In addition, even the smallest children will enjoy a holiday at sea not only with joy, but also with great benefits from the salty waves and iodized air. It is simply impossible to overestimate their beneficial effect on the well-being of both children and adults. However, every time when planning a vacation, many parents are faced with the question of where to go. Many Russians began to prefer holidays with children on the Black Sea. But do not forget that a holiday with children at sea in 2016 is not the only opportunity for an excellent trip. There are many ski resorts that are perfect for a family holiday.

Features of holidays with children abroad

The first thing to consider when going, for example, to winter resorts is that for very young children, especially those who are prone to frequent illnesses, this holiday option will not be the best. As for holidays in hot countries by the sea, if a child reacts heavily to changes in climate and nutrition, then in this case it is also worth choosing simpler options. In some countries, costs for a child can reach 80% of the total cost of a tour for an adult. However, there is a list of countries that have flexible discount systems for children.

At some resorts, children traditionally relax completely free of charge. This opportunity is available in Cyprus, Greece, Turkey and Egypt. When choosing a country for your holiday, you should pay special attention to the sanitary and epidemiological condition of the resort. After all, the safety and health of your child are above all the tempting low prices for tours with children. And, perhaps, the last thing you should do when planning a vacation with your child: choose a resort with a short flight.

The best resort countries for family holidays

A family holiday with children will truly be exciting and memorable for a lifetime, as many countries offer the highest level of service.

Türkiye

Türkiye is famous for its many fun entertainment programs for all family members. An important fact is that in Turkish hotels with excellent service, all guests are received by friendly and attentive staff. Holidays in Turkey with children will definitely become carefree, as they will take care of everything for you. However, you need to know that the highest prices for trips to Turkey are in July and August, so it is best to go on vacation with children in September.

Bulgaria

A resort country like Bulgaria is created exclusively for a relaxing family holiday. All resorts in the country have very beautiful views, and hotels can offer children a lot of games and entertainment. The best time to fly to Bulgaria with children is in August – September. At this time in Bulgaria it is very warm and the sea is well warmed up, which is good for children.

Greece

Greece is azure sandy beaches, picturesque views and everything that can harmonize a family vacation. If you are going to Greece with the goal of soaking up the sun's rays, then the best time to do this is from May to September. If you want to visit the country’s cultural programs, then it is better to buy tours for March - April.

Where is the best place to go in winter?

Winter family holidays are very diverse, as they can be spent not only in cold but also in warm countries. In Italy you can visit excellent ski resorts. There are six of them: Dolomiti di Brenta, Val di Susa, Dolomites, Val d'Aosta, Alta Valtellina and Trento. In addition, excellent ski resorts can be visited in Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey. As for winter holidays in warm countries, beach seasons are open in countries such as the UAE, Egypt, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Maldives and many others.

Main types of recreation and entertainment for children and their parents

In almost all resort countries there are a lot of different types of recreation and entertainment. Among them are: water parks, dolphinariums, swimming pools, animation shows for children and entertainment shows, parties, clubs, excursions for adults.

What to pay special attention to to make your children's holiday unforgettable

Today, almost all hotels offer a variety of entertainment programs for children. However, in order for your child’s vacation to become truly unforgettable, you need to decide in advance on the desired children’s entertainment and choose a tour based on your preferences. Game labyrinths, huge play complexes, children's outdoor pools with slides, animator performances, water parks and much more. This is what foreign resorts can offer you.

The services of a babysitter at the hotel will be very useful so that parents can spend time together. But this also needs to be foreseen in advance. As a rule, in all overseas resorts, children's food includes a wide variety of menus, so your child will certainly find a dish to their liking.

Planning a holiday with children

When planning to go on vacation with your children, you should make sure you have a foreign passport and, if necessary, apply for a visa and documents confirming the relationship between the parent and the child. Then it is worth considering the availability of a transfer that will take you directly to the hotel, but if you use the services of a travel agency, then everything will be done for you in advance.

Hotels for families with children

If we talk about Turkey, the best hotels in it are considered to be Laserpark Hotel 5* All and Cornelia De Luxe Resort 5* All, which are located in Belek. In Bulgaria, an excellent hotel is Gergana 4* All, in Albena. And in the beach village of Obzor there is a chic Miramar 4* All hotel. In Greece, the best hotels for a family holiday will be: Aldemar Cretan Village 4*, Aldemar Paradise Mare 5* and Best Western Zante Park 4*. If you want to learn more about the best hotels and other information about hotels in certain countries, then our specialists can help you.

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Russia is a country in two parts of the world, a state whose territory covers the sandy Baltic spit and the rocky islands of Chukotka, stretches from the northern Arctic latitudes to the subtropics. Russia has unimaginable wealth - cultural and historical heritage, protected forests and untouched spaces. The elegant streets of St. Petersburg and the architectural monuments of Kaliningrad compete with the architecture of ancient cities - multi-domed churches and merchant houses, and the beaches of the Black Sea coast compete with the northern forests of Karelia and the ridges of the Ural Mountains.

Geography

Russia is the largest country on our planet by area, occupying 17.1 million square kilometers. The state is located in Eurasia and covers both parts of the continent. About a third of Russia's territory is located in Eastern Europe, and the rest belongs to northern Asia. The Russian shores are washed by the waters of 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and by the waters of the closed Caspian Sea.

Russia lies on large platforms, so its topography is predominantly flat. In the west of the country stretches the undulating Central Russian Plain, separated by the ridge of the Ural Mountains from the Siberian Plateau. In the south of Russia there are the Caucasus mountain systems with the highest point of the country - Mount Elbrus, Sayan and Altai. In the Far East, the peaks of extinct and active volcanoes soar upward.

There are about 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes in Russia. Most rivers are flat in nature, but there are also turbulent mountain rivers in Russia with rocky, rapids beds. The country's largest rivers are the Ob, Lena, Irtysh, Yenisei and Volga. The lake region of Russia is Karelia, where the largest lakes in Europe are located - Ladoga and Onega; in Eastern Siberia there is the deepest lake on the planet - Baikal.

The flora of Russia is a velvet of mosses and lichens in the taiga tundra, coniferous forests encircling the glacial lakes of Karelia, oak forests and birch groves, feather grass and fescue steppes, broad-leaved Far Eastern forests, subtropical flora on the Black Sea coast. Nature protection zones have been created in Russia, there are 42 national parks and 71 nature reserves.

Climate

The territory of Russia covers several climatic zones: Arctic and subarctic on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and in the northern regions, temperate, subtropical on the Black Sea coast. However, most of the country is characterized by a climate of temperate latitudes: continental, temperate continental, sharply continental and monsoon in the Far East.

In general, Russia has a long, snowy and cold winter. Depending on the region, average January temperatures range from 6 to −50 °C. Summer in most of Russia is moderately warm with an average temperature from 1 °C in the northern regions to 25 °C on the Black Sea coast.

Time

The territory of Russia covers 11 time zones:

Kaliningrad time - MSK−1 (UTC+2)
Moscow time - MSK (UTC+3)
Samara time - MSK+1 (UTC+4)
Ekaterinburg time - MSK+2 (UTC+5)
Omsk time - MSK+3 (UTC+6)
Krasnoyarsk time - MSK+4 (UTC+7)
Irkutsk time - MSK+5 (UTC+8)
Yakut time - MSK+6 (UTC+9)
Vladivostok time - MSK+7 (UTC+10)
Central Kolyma time - MSK+8 (UTC+11)
Kamchatka time - MSK+9 (UTC+12)

Language

Official language of Russia: Russian. Subjects of the Russian Federation have the right to establish state and official languages ​​used on an equal basis with Russian. The most common foreign languages ​​in Russia are Ukrainian, Belarusian and German. English is widely used in business and tourism, as a means of international communication, mainly in large cities.

Population

The population of Russia is 142 million people. About 80% of the population are Russians. In total, representatives of more than 200 nationalities and nationalities live in the country.

Currency

Official currency: ruble (RUB).

Customs regulations

Undeclared import and export of currency is limited to an amount equivalent to 10,000USD. Duty-free import of goods for personal consumption is limited - alcohol and cigarettes: a liter of alcohol, up to 50 cigars or cigarillos, or 200 cigarettes, or 250 grams of tobacco, as well as goods and things for personal use: clothing, toiletries, jewelry, photographic and film equipment .

Jewelry, artistic and cultural values, works of art, psychotropic and potent medicinal substances, ammunition and weapons are subject to mandatory declaration.

Connection

In Russia, cellular communication services are provided by more than a hundred operators, the largest of which are the so-called “Big Three” - mobile operators MTS, Megafon and Beeline. The remaining companies have a significantly smaller number of clients and provide services in certain regions. SIM cards from the Big Three operators can be purchased everywhere - in stores, mobile phone stores, and post offices.

Russia's telephone code is +7.

To call Russia on a mobile phone, dial +7-subscriber number***

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 volts.

Tourism

Russia has opportunities for any type of tourism. The rich historical heritage has served to create excursion routes and educational tours, the long Black Sea coast is a traditional region of beach and active recreation, and ski resorts in Russia are rapidly developing. One of the main types of tourism in the country is health tourism. Over the centuries, a system of resort treatment has been developing in Russia - sanatoriums and spa hotels operate on sources of mineral waters, healing mud, and in places with a favorable climate.

Traditions/peculiarities. Russia has preserved many customs and traditions that go back centuries. Every spring, in large cities and very small towns they say goodbye to winter on a grand scale - they bake pancakes and burn a straw effigy of Maslenitsa, in the summer in villages they celebrate Ivan Kupala Day, and the main winter holiday is New Year.

One of the main features of the Russian people was and remains hospitality, which is most manifested in the feast. A traditional Russian meal includes first, second and third courses - soups and stews, baked poultry or meat, all kinds of baked goods - pies and pies. Dishes of national cuisine are presented in all their richness in restaurants. Daily cabbage soup, roast, sbitni and tinctures are served in the best establishments.

Safety

The safety of tourists in Russia is ensured by the forces of law and order. Since June 2014, tourist police units began operating in a number of regions, patrolling busy pedestrian streets, squares and parks.

In general, Russia is a safe country for tourists. However, to prevent unpleasant incidents, you should adhere to standard safety rules - do not leave personal belongings unattended, do not carry a wallet in the back pocket of your trousers or in an easily accessible place, beware of deserted and unlit places in the dark, do not use the services of unofficial taxi drivers, do not change currency at individuals.

Documentation

The list of documents required during vacation includes:

• Russian passport
• travel package or voucher
• health insurance policy
• if you plan to rent a car you must have a driver's license

If a tourist will relax in a sanatorium-resort institution and receive medical procedures, then a sanatorium-resort book is required, which can be obtained from a general practitioner.

Children accompanied by adults must have a birth certificate or passport, medical insurance.

Important phone numbers

Emergency numbers in Russia:

• Fire Service - 01
• Police - 02
• Ambulance - 03
• Unified 24/7 helpline when calling from a mobile phone – 112

Tourism

The choice of tourist destinations in Russia is wider than anywhere else. The peculiarities of the geographical location and historical development have allowed the formation of resort regions in the country, which are characterized by one or another type of recreation.

Beach holiday. There are many resorts in Russia offering a comfortable holiday on the sea coast. The traditional region of beach tourism in our country is the Krasnodar Territory. It is here that the summer capital of Russia is located - Sochi, the famous resorts of Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse, Adler, and the resort of Yeisk, located on the coast of the Azov Sea.

Beach holidays are offered by Crimean resorts. Sanatoriums, resort hotels, private and city beaches stretch along the entire coast of the peninsula. The main destinations are Alushta, Evpatoria, Kerch, Koktebel, Saki, Sevastopol, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta, the villages of Kurortnoye, Nikolaevka, Peschanoe and Shchelkino.

Sanatorium treatment carried out in almost all regions of Russia. Sanatoriums, resorts and medical centers operate at sources of mineral waters, healing mud, and in places with favorable climatic conditions. The most famous balneological resorts in the country are Essentuki, Zheleznovodsk, Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk.

Rich traditions of using natural factors have been formed in the Crimea, especially in Saki and Yevpatoria, where the first mud resorts opened. Sanatorium-resort treatment is carried out on the coast of the Krasnodar region, in the Moscow, Ryazan, Kostroma, Ivanovo, Tver and Tula regions, in the Urals. In the northern and northwestern regions of the country there are medical resorts Martialnye Vody, Sestroretsk, Svetlogorsk and Zelenogradsk; the largest resort in Siberia is Belokurikha.

Excursion tours in Moscow, the Golden Ring of Russia, Pskov, Uglich, Veliky Novgorod, Vologda and Nizhny Novgorod allow travelers to get acquainted with the historical heritage of ancient Russian cities - ancient temples with gilded domes, ancient fortresses and castles, city mansions and merchant houses. Dozens of excursion routes run through the territory of Kazan, St. Petersburg and its environs - Peterhof, Lomonosov and Kronstadt. Educational tourism in Crimea involves visiting royal palaces, nature reserves and cave cities.

Ski tourism in Russia is experiencing rapid growth. The country has large mountain systems and modern ski resorts. In the Krasnodar Territory, on the slopes of the Main Caucasus Range, the Krasnaya Polyana resort is located. The level of service and modern infrastructure of Krasnaya Polyana during the Winter Olympic Games were appreciated by tourists and athletes from all over the world. The resort has the most modern equipment, pistes of various levels with a total length of 72 km, ski villages with comfortable hotels.

Among the high-mountainous resorts of Russia, ski holidays are offered by the Dombay and Elbrus region complexes, Abzakovo-Bannoye in the Urals. Each of the resorts has the necessary infrastructure and comfortable accommodation conditions.

Weekend tours. The most popular destinations for a weekend getaway are the cities of the Moscow region and the outskirts of large cities in different regions of the country. Short stay programs are offered by tourist centers, sanatoriums, spa hotels and hotels.

Children's holiday. Traditionally, summer health camps for children are located on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory - in Anapa, Gelendzhik, Tuapse and Sochi, in Crimea - in the resorts of Evpatoria and Yalta, in the village of Peschanoye. Children's sanatoriums and camps are available in different regions of the country - Moscow, Kaluga, Leningrad and Rostov regions.

Leisure. There are many places in Russia where you can indulge in sports, active pastime, and extreme tourism. Baikal attracts not only with its natural beauty, but also with the possibility of hiking, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, ATV riding, cycling and horseback riding.

In the warm season, trekking, horseback riding, and rafting on mountain rivers are organized for tourists at the resorts of the Altai Mountains, Dombay and Krasnaya Polyana. In Crimea there are opportunities for mountaineering and hang gliding, mountain climbing, trekking, horseback riding, diving, and sea fishing. Active recreational activities in the north include sleigh rides, dog sledding and reindeer sledding. Conditions for active activities - hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling and horse riding - are available in Central Russia.

Visa

To visit the Russian Federation, citizens of most countries require a national visa. Visa-free entry for a period not exceeding 90 days is allowed to citizens of the CIS countries (except Turkmenistan), Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a number of South American countries, and a number of Balkan countries.

The basis for obtaining a Russian visa for foreign tourists is an Invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation or from a travel company that is included in the Federal Register of Tour Operators, which gives it the right to provide visa support to foreigners.

The most famous attractions

• The Moscow Kremlin is the oldest territory of the capital, with an area of ​​27.5 hectares. In 1367 The Kremlin was surrounded by a brick wall. On the territory there are the Arkhangelsk, Annunciation, Assumption Cathedrals, the Chamber of Facets, the Senate, the Terem Palace, the Tsar Bell, the Tsar Cannon.
• The Tretyakov Gallery was founded in 1856. This is the largest museum in the world, where unique paintings by masters of the 10th-20th centuries are collected.

• The Hermitage is the largest museum in the world, founded by Catherine the Great in the 18th century. The museum exhibits paintings by world-famous artists. In total, more than 3 million valuables are exhibited on the territory of the museum.
• St. Isaac's Cathedral was built in the 19th century by O. Montferrand - an outstanding monument of St. Petersburg. Both its external architecture and interior decoration are impressive, in which all types of art are presented - mosaics, painting, sculpture. The main iconostasis is decorated with lapis lazuli and malachite columns.
• Tsarskoe Selo is a nature reserve in Pushkino, includes a large park and architectural ensemble of the 18th-19th centuries, the country residence of the emperors. The museum is located on 107 hectares and consists of the Catherine Park, the Old Garden, the English Park, the Catherine Palace, the Memorial Museum, the Hermitage Pavilion, etc.
• Peter and Paul Fortress - located on Hare Island, the oldest monument in St. Petersburg. Within the boundaries of the museum there is the Commandant's House, the city museum, the Grand Ducal Tomb, Botny, the Engineering House, prison buildings, bastions, and the Peter and Paul Cathedral.
• The Russian Museum was opened in 1895 by Nicholas II. Within the walls of the building there is a rich exhibition of artistic treasures and a restoration center.
• Yusupov Palace is a beautiful architectural monument of the 18th-19th centuries. Guests of the palace were Queen Elizabeth II of England, the King of Greece, the Queen of Norway and other dignitaries. The building was built by I. Monighetti, J.B. Valen-Delamont, the Shuvalovs, Branitskys, Yusupovs lived in it.
• The palace and park ensemble of Peterhof is a beautiful monument located not far from St. Petersburg, founded in the 18th century. The territory includes the Lower and Upper parks, the Grand Palace, the largest system of fountains, water cascades, elegant sculptural compositions, and bas-reliefs.

• Pshadsky waterfall is a unique natural structure. Located on the river. Pshada consists of a whole cascade of small waterfalls.
• The ruins of the old city of Gorgypia show ancient ruins from the 4th century BC. The ancient foundations and cobbled streets have been preserved here. On the territory there is a large archaeological museum, where you can see the crypt of Hercules, monuments to Mother Mary, and the “Russian Gate” - the remains of a Turkish fortress.
• The city's local history museum is located in the Shchetnev gymnasium. Visitors are offered an interesting exhibition about the fauna, flora of Anapa, and the history of the Bosporan kingdom.

• The Arboretum is the largest botanical park, a kind of open-air museum. The park presents unique examples of the flora of the Western Caucasus, as well as many southern states located closer to the equator.
• Vorontsov caves are the largest underground agglomeration with a height difference of 240m. Some cavities are filled with water, and narrow passages sometimes make it difficult to navigate. In some sections of the caves there are ancient sites of primitive people.
• Sochi Art Museum is a major art center. The building displays paintings by Polenov, Aivazovsky, Shishkin, and exhibitions of contemporary masters are regularly held.

• Swallow's Nest is a famous historical and architectural monument located on the Aurora rock, rising 40 meters above the sea. The building is made in the style of a medieval knight's palace. The palace acquired its current appearance thanks to Baron Steingel.
• The Vorontsov Palace is located in Alupka, built from diabase, and there is a beautiful park in the surrounding area. The style of the palace combines English and neo-Mauritanian styles.
• Livadia Palace is the imperial residence. The castle was built in the Italian light style in the 19th century. It is considered the most luxurious palace in Crimea and is the venue for the Yalta Conference.
• Mount Ai-Petri is located on a plateau and has a flat top. The height is 1234 m. The mountain is considered a symbol of the southern coast of Crimea.
• Nikitsky Botanical Garden is a research institution working in the field of botany and fruit growing. There are several parks here - Montedor, Primorsky, Verkhniy, which contain a rich collection of plants brought from all over the world. This is the oldest botanical park in the world, which has interesting architectural structures.
• Masandra Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that served as the residence of Alexander the Third. The building was rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of French medieval castles. In the surrounding area there is a magnificent park, which features more than 250 species of shrubs and trees.
• House A.P. Chekhov is a memorial museum opened in honor of the writer in Yalta. The house has preserved all the furnishings of those times; Chekhov readings with the participation of foreign guests are often held there, and excursions are held.

Gurzuf

• House of Richelieu - erected in 1811 by the Duke of Richelieu in the form of a two-story stone building in European style. The Duke rarely came here on vacation, and more often provided the estate to his acquaintances. Pushkin, the Raevskys and other well-known personalities were here.
• Korovin's dacha is the home of an outstanding painter who worked in Gurzuf for a long time. A beautiful building with clear geometric proportions in the constructivist style.
• The watchtower is located on Cape Suuk-Su; it existed in the 6th century, when Byzantine legionnaires came to the land. The monument is often called the Tower of Geria or the Eagle's Nest.

• Admiralty Cathedral in honor of St. Vladimir is located on the Central Hill, considered the greatest Orthodox monument of the 19th century. The building has one massive dome, highlighting the Byzantine architecture of the 9th-11th centuries. Instead of icons, there are marble slabs in the interior halls.
• Malakhov Kurgan is a grandiose monument, where there is a 19th century Defense Tower, a museum of the Heroic Defense and Liberation of the City, memorial plaques made of cast iron, cannons, and a beautiful park.
• Chersonesos is the oldest monument of Sevastopol, the ruins of an ancient Greek town of the ancient era, in which Vladimir of Kiev adopted Christianity.
• The Military History Museum in honor of the Black Sea Fleet is considered the oldest of its kind in the world. It opened in 1869, is located in a beautiful building, and presents a valuable exhibition dedicated to the morals and life of the Russian fleet from the tsarist era to the present day.
• The Genoese fortress with the interesting name Chembalo is located at a height above Balaklava Bay. Founded in 1357, it has defensive walls.

• Mangup is a cave city of medieval Crimea. There are numerous caves preserved here, carved into the rock along the entire perimeter of the plateau.
• The temple to the three horsemen is carved into a huge boulder. In the inner hall there is a fresco painting preserved from antiquity.
• Bakhchisarai Palace is a beautiful architectural structure that was previously the residence of the Crimean khans. The building is considered the only surviving monument of Crimean Tatar architecture. The Palace houses a museum of culture and history and an exhibition of weapons.

• The arboretum is a unique natural reserve located on rocky clay soil. Here is a rich collection of plants and shrubs, many of which are rare on the planet.
• Saki Resort Park was founded in 1890 by Melnichenko P.S. On the territory there are beautiful fountains, three lakes, and diverse vegetation.
• The Belyaus settlement was discovered in the 20th century and existed in the 4th-2nd centuries. BC. The monument is located on the Tarkhankun Peninsula.
• The excavations of Kerkinida, opened in 1964, prove the existence of Greek colonists on the site of the modern city. 30 burials were discovered on the territory.
• Kizyary are the oldest underground passages located under the old city. Tunnels carved into yellow shell rock are considered an important value of Evpatoria.

• The Genoese fortress is the oldest monument of the city with beautiful, strict medieval architecture. Today here you can see the Watchtower, a mosque, the residence of the Genoese consul, and the gates of the fortress.
• Church of the Intercession Ave. The Virgin Mary is the first architectural monument of the Russian era, which began after the annexation of Crimea. The building was built in the style of Russian classicism; the foundation stone took place in 1819 on September 20, as stated on the memorial plaque.

New World

• The Golitsyn trail begins at the green bay on the northern side of Khoba Kaya and leads to a natural grotto formed by sea waves in massive rocks.
• Chaliapin's Grotto is a small concert hall with excellent acoustics. The grotto reaches a height of 30 meters; in its depths there is a stage for musicians, and behind it a small compartment for Golitsin’s wines with preserved stone arches.

Suzdal

• The Kremlin is the oldest part of the city. On the territory there are the Nativity Cathedral, the Bell Tower, St. Nicholas, Assumption Churches, and the Bishop's Chambers. In the 11th century, the Kremlin was surrounded by an earthen rampart lined with clay.
• The Museum of Architecture is located on the site of the 11th century Dmitrievsky Monastery. The museum's collection includes outbuildings and household items of Russian peasants.

• The horse yard is located in an 18th century building in the city center. The exhibition consists of folk crafts - embroidery, carvings, wood painting, clothing.
• The Chernigov monastery is a cave monastery that was founded in 1844. Today it is a functioning complex where you can visit the caves on excursions.
• Sergievo Posad Lavra is the largest monastery, founded by S. Radonezh in 1337. A place revered by Orthodox Christians, a spiritual center with a rich library of ancient books.

• Detinets or the Kremlin was founded by Yaroslavl. First mentioned in 1044 in chronicles. The tallest tower of Detinets Kokuy, built in the 18th century.
• Hagia Sophia is a grandiose building of the century. The cathedral was built by Yaroslav the Wise as a temple for the entire city. Great bishops, princes, and mayors of the city found peace in its galleries.

• The Assumption Cathedral is the most important church in the city, included in all excursions around Vladimir. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century by Andrey Bogolyubsky to later become the main temple of the state.
• The Golden Gate was built in the 12th century. The building has rich decoration and was previously used for ceremonial entrances into the city.
• Vladimir Central is a famous prison built by order of Catherine II. At one time, Frunze, Powers, and Zoya Fedorova were kept there. Since 1996 it has been a museum open to visitors.

• Museum of the Transfiguration Monastery Complex. The architectural ensemble was built in the 12th century and is considered the largest of its kind. In the 16th century, the state treasury was located here; in 1612, the Headquarters of Pozharsky and Minin were located in the monastery.
• The Church of Proka Ilya was founded in the 17th century on the site of wooden churches at the expense of the Skripin merchants. The building is decorated with five green onion domes, covered galleries, a bell tower, and the Robe Limit.

Uglich

• The Kremlin was founded in the 15th century by Andrei the Bolshoi. The structure was surrounded by a high wall with two passages and nine blind defensive towers. Today here you can see the chambers that belonged to Tsarevich Dmitry.
• The Church of Demetrius on the Spilled Blood was erected in 1692 on the site where the prince died. The building is painted red, the domes are blue with white ornaments, and the interior has rich paintings from the 18th century.

Pereslavl-Zalessky

• Goritsky Monastery is a large architectural and historical museum. The exhibition consists of furniture, church utensils, a collection of ancient icons, paintings by Shishkin, Benois, a valuable library of ancient books and a collection of wooden sculptures.
• The Museum "Boat of Peter the Great" is the oldest building. The museum is notable for the fact that Peter the Great built an amusing flotilla here on Lake Pleshcheyevo. Today you can see the monument to the Tsar, the Botny House, the gatehouse, the Triumphal Gate, and the White Palace.

Rostov

• The Borisoglebsky monastery complex was built on a hill surrounded by the bed of the Ustye river in 1363 during the reign of Dmitry Donskoy with the blessing of S. Radonezh. It was he who indicated the place where the temple should stand.
• The Kremlin is the main attraction of the city with the Assumption Cathedral, five churches, and powerful walls. Previously, the Kremlin was the bishop's residence.

Kostroma

• The Ipatiev Monastery is the greatest monument of Orthodox culture, built in the 13th century. At the site of construction, Mikhail Romanov was elected to reign, so it is often called the cradle of the Romanov family.
• The fire tower is a beautiful monument of Russian classicism, located on Susaninskaya Square. The building has the appearance of a temple from ancient times, complemented by a portico of columns and a pediment.

• The Vvedensky monastery complex was founded in the 19th century at the expense of Derbenev according to the original design of Begen P. Patriarch Tikhon served in the temple. In its halls are the relics of Blessed Alexy of Elnatsky, St. Basil of Kineshma and 168 other saints.
• Bubnov Museum. The house was built in 1860 for a merchant family and is located on the site of a city estate. The building has survived to this day and is open for tours.

• Lermontov places are Pyatigorsk Boulevard, Lermontov Baths, Lermontov's House, Elizavetinsky Spring in Pyatigorsk, Mount Ring and other places associated with the life of the poet in the Caucasus.
• The Castle of Cunning and Love is located in Kislovodsk - a natural monument made of rocks, in the outlines of which mournful faces can be discerned. The castle is located near the river gorge. Alikonovka.

• The Wrangel Tower is a grandiose historical structure, the thickness of the walls and ceilings of which is three meters. In the 20th century, the building ceased to be used as a fortification; today there are warehouses and wholesale stores here.
• The Brandenburg Gate is a beautiful historical monument and the only gate of the city that is still used for its intended purpose today. The building was erected in 1657.
• The Cathedral is a beautiful architectural monument, a symbol of the city. Built in the Baltic Gothic style and is one of the rare examples of the Gothic style in Russia.

• The Buryat village is located in Olkhon. This is a colorful open-air museum, by visiting which you can get acquainted with the life and culture of the Buryats.
• The pillars of Huukhein-Khad are a particularly sacred place located in the Shumak Valley. According to legend, you can see your future here.
• Ivolginsky datsan is an important Buddhist monument. The incorrupt body of Khambo Lama Itigelov, who passed into nirvana in 1927, rests in a beautiful, colorful temple.

• The Valley of Geysers is the largest natural monument discovered in the 20th century. There are 22 geysers and numerous pulsating springs, mud pots, and colored lakes with bubbling water.
• The Klyuchevsky volcano group unites 12 volcanoes located on an area of ​​7 thousand m². The largest and highest volcano on the continent, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, is located here.

Transport component

The transport system of Russia includes aviation, rail, sea and road communications.

Air transport. There are 236 airports in Russia, more than 70 of them have international status. The country's largest airports are Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo in Moscow, Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg, Koltsovo in Yekaterinburg and Adler in Sochi. Moscow airports are connected to the capital by high-speed Aeroexpress trains. Russian air carriers operate domestic and international flights.

Russian railways serve more than 124,000 km of tracks. Large cities have passenger stations, and small towns have railway stations. Long-distance trains run between cities, and commuter electric trains also operate. The Trans-Siberian railway line runs through the entire country, connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. You can view the schedule of long-distance trains and commuter trains and purchase a ticket on the Russian Railways website http://pass.rzd.ru

The total length of Russian highways is 1,000,000 km.

By sea transport Intercity and international passenger transportation is carried out. Marine terminals operate in Sochi, St. Petersburg, Murmansk and Nakhodka.

Navigation is carried out along rivers and canals. The length of river routes is 200,000 km.

Metro available in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. In each of the above cities, the metro has its own characteristics - for example, the capital has the most developed metro network, and the Novosibirsk metro has only 12 stations.

Ground transport in Russian cities These are buses, trolleybuses, tram lines and minibuses. The most convenient and accessible way to travel around cities is by buses and minibuses. Every relatively large city has bus terminals or bus stations connected by direct flights to regional centers.

Taxi and car rental. There are official and unofficial taxi drivers in Russian cities; it is not recommended to use the services of the latter due to the high risk of being deceived or paying an inflated tariff. Dispatch desks of official taxi companies are usually located in the arrival halls of airports, train stations and bus stations.

If you have a driver's license and at least one year of driving experience, you can rent a car. This service is offered by both large international companies Sixt, AVIS and Europcar, as well as small private companies. In most companies, the rental service with return in another city is limited to a small number of settlements or is not provided at all.

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