Cathedral Square, Moscow
Cathedral Square or Sobornaya Square is the central square of the Moscow Kremlin where all of its streets used to converge in the 15th century. The square owes its name to the three cathedrals facing it Cathedral of the Dormition Cathedral of the Archangel and Cathedral of the Annunciation. Cathedral Square is famous as the site of solemn coronation and funeral processions of all the Russian tsars patriarchs and Grand Dukes of Moscow. Even today the square is used in the inauguration ceremony of the President of Russia.
Saint Basils Cathedral
Saint Basil’s Cathedral is a church in the Red Square in Moscow. Popularly known as Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the official name of the building which is a museum now is ‘The Cathedral of the Intersection of the Virgin by the Moat’. There are other names for the Cathedral as well, ‘The Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed is’ or ‘Pokrovsky Cathedral’. Built between 1555 and 1561 this cathedral was once the tallest building until 1600 when Ivan the Great Bell Tower was completed. The Cathedral was ordered by Ivan the Terrible to mark the 1552 capture of Kazan from Mongol forces and it was completed in 1560. Today Saint Basil’s is located at one end of Red Square, Moscow. This is just across from the Spasskaya Tower of the Kremlin. This is not too large and consists of nine chapels built on a single foundation. The color and shape of this building are such that no other building in the world has come close to a match so far. All in all Saint Basil’s Cathedral is a beautiful work of architectural brilliance. It is one of the best Places to Visit in Moscow.
Sochi
Sochi is often called the unofficial ‘Summer Capital’ of Russia, or the Black Sea Pearl. It is one of the southernmost places in Russia and 1600 km from Moscow. Located along the Black Sea, Sochi became very popular as a tourist destination, especially after the 2014 Winter Olympics. Sochi is one of the most multi-ethnic cities in Russia with people of more than 100 ethnic groups living there. Sochi belongs to that tiny part of Russia, which is happily located in the subtropical climatic zone. Sochi has many sightseeing places like Riviera Park, Sochi Art Museum, Museum of Sochi Sports Honour, Sochi Discovery World Aquarium, Sochi Olympic Park
Red Square
Red Square is a city square in Moscow. It is known as the city square because Moscow’s major streets, which connect to Russia’s major highways, start from the Red Square. Red Square which lies in the heart of Moscow separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and currently the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod. Red Square has been a place for public gatherings, celebrations of festivals and even watching executions in the past. Apart from soaking in the history and atmosphere, there are plenty of things for tourists to do in and around the Red Square.
Kazan
With a population of about 1.3 million, a rich history, deep culture, and strong economic influence, thus taking the title from Nizhny Novgorod. Kazan has just recently earned the reputation of a sports city. Kazan peacefully blends Muslim and Christian cultures. Kazan has long been a focal point of higher education in Russia. This vibrant city with over 1000 years of history is an excellent travel destination, and the number of tourists visiting is rapidly increasing every year. There are several interesting things to see inside the Kremlin, including Suyumbike Tower, Kul-Sharif Mosque, the Annunciation Cathedral, the State Hermitage Museum in Kazan, the State Museum of the Tatar State, etc