Northwestern Russia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
one of traditional regions of Russia; not to be confused with political Northwestern Federal District
About Northwestern Russia
Northwestern Russia has long vied withCentral Russiafor political and cultural preeminence, first under the trading center of theNovgorod Republic, later under Peter the Great's creationSaint Petersburg.Saint Petersburg, having lost the capital status toMoscowunder the Soviet regime, retains its popular image as Russia's Northern Capital, window toWestern Europe, and in the eyes of many remains the nation's foremost cultural center for its unparalleled museums, art galleries, classical music, and architectural history. Just outside the city are three staggeringly beautiful and enormous imperial palaces atPeterhof,Pushkin, andPavlovsk. Not far from Saint Petersburg are a few other small cities with rich history—especiallyNovgorod, which is a must-see attraction for visitors to the region, b
Northwestern Russia Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: