Rivers were the major trade arteries of the world, and larger countries especially depended on their great rivers to retain unity, Russia being one of the major examples of this. Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin, the first definite stop must be for Sergiyev Posad and its ancient monastery, established in the 15th century and one of the country's most important, and beautiful structures. Beginning in Moscow, where many of the highlights crowd around Red Square, St. Petersburg's buildings are more ancient and meandering while Moscow is beautiful yet carefully arranged. The contrast between the look of Russia's two great cities is incredible, St. Volga River is not as yet as popular a choice for pleasure travellers as the Rhone or the Rhine, yet the journey from Moscow to St Petersburg is powerfully historic and passes through some of Russia's most wondrous architectural treasures.
Volga River is not as yet as popular a choice for p … Read more