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Due to the nature of the topic and the wide range of information available, in order to cover only a tiny bit of it properly, some of the websites included here may have a commercial element in addition to the excellent information they provide. Such inclusion does not constitute an endorsement of product or service by archaeolink.com. Sites are included for information value only.

The number of sites available online for this topic is enormous. This site can not and does not index all travel resources for a country. These "tourism" pages are basically designed as a supplement to the Russia Social Studies links rather than for the avid business or pleasure traveler.

For those of you for whom this "supplementary" material is not enough, the following does provide some idea of what is available online and will hopefully be a good starting point for a more serious search.

Consular Information Sheet __ You will find background notes and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport. - From US State Department - http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1006.html

IgoUgo: Russia Tourism, Things To Do In Russia __ You will find a series of journals written by real travelers giving their impressions and recommendations. - illustrated - From igougo.com - http://www.igougo.com/planning/journalRegion.asp?LocationID=269

Moscow Travel __ "Moscow is the barometer and nucleus of the changes sweeping through Russia. Nowhere are Russia's contrasts more apparent than here - ancient monasteries and ultra-modern monoliths stand side by side, and New Russian millionaires and poverty-stricken pensioners walk the same streets." This and much more. - From Lonelyplanet.com - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/moscow/

Moscow travel guide __ "The emperors, or tsars, made the city their base of rule until 1712, when the capital was moved to Saint Petersburg. Moscow was restored as Russia's capital in 1918, and it served as the capital of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) from 1922 until 1991. Since then Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation." General information, map, galleries and more. - illustrated - From world66.com - http://www.world66.com/europe/russia/moscow

Novgorod travel guide __ "Novgorod is an old Russian city, history of which goes back to almost 1000 years. Once it competed with Moscow for domination of Old Russia and emerged as a political center of Slavic and Fino-Ugric tribes in the mid-9th century, while as a town it was formed in the middle of the 10th century." General information, map, gallery and more. - From world66.com - http://www.world66.com/europe/russia/novgorod

Russia __ "Russia's political icons and ideologies may have tumbled but Churchill's 'riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma' remains an apt descriptive chestnut. Outsiders still have only a hazy grasp of daily life in Russia, and the unfolding effects of a deregulated market economy are surrounded by rumours of rampant crime and prostitution, relentless drug-trafficking, mile-long queues for nonexistent food and a general end-of-the-world aura." History, culture, statistics and more. - illustrated - From Lonely Planet - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/russia/

Russia __ You will find important travel information for planning a trip to Russia. - From US Department of State - http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1006.html

Russia Hotels and Travel Guide __ "Russia is the world's largest country that stretches across Europe and Asia. It is considered the successor state of the former Soviet Union." You will find travel articles, information about banks, cities, currency conversion, history, hotels, maps, news, transportation, weather, links to additional resources and more. - From traveldir.org - http://www.traveldir.org/russia/

Russia Photos __ Here are galleries of click-to-enlarge photos of Russia. Pictures of Russia to help plan your trip. - illustrated - From trekearth.com - http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Asia/Russia/

Russia Photos, Flag, Map and Travel Information __ You will find several galleries of pictures of Russia as well as an 'atlas' style summary with maps of Russia and more. - illustrated - From pbase.com - http://www.pbase.com/world/russia

Russia tourism - Russia vacation reviews __ Wide ranging general interest page about Russian tourism including hotel recommendations, sights to see and things to do. - illustrated - From tripadvisor.com - http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g294459-Russia-Vacations.html

Russia travel guide __ A general overview of Russia and Russian tourism covering several topics such as history, economy and destinations. - illustrated - From world66.com - http://www.world66.com/europe/russia

Russia Travel Guide - Russia Vacations - VirtualTourist.com __ "Plan a Russia vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Russia locals." - illustrated - From virtualtourist.com - http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Russia/TravelGuide-Russia.html

Russia Travel Guide @ TravelNotes.org __ "...Russia, and its former union of soviet socialist republics, is still coming out of the cold. Find out more about Russia." - From TravelNotes.org - http://www.travelnotes.org/Europe/russia.htm

The Russia Travel Official Guide __ You will find all you need to plan a business trip or vacation in Russia. - illustrated - From russia-travel.com - http://www.russia-travel.com/

Russian Federation Country Guide - Overview - World Travel Guide Provided By Columbus Travel Publishing __ World Travel Guide - Russia - Overview, Visa and Passport requirements, vacation advice, holiday guide, international travel, travel agent, business trip, flights and hotels." You will find information ranging from government and history, to climate, social life, business profile and much more. - illustrated - from worldtravelguide.net - http://www.worldtravelguide.net/data/rus/rus.asp

Tourism in Russia __ You will find an encyclopedic article with links to related materials. - From wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Russia
Welcome to Russia __ Official travel guide to Russia. All you need to know to plan a trip to Russia for business or pleasure. From visa requirements till the time you wave good-by. - illustrated - From Russiatravel.com - http://www.russia-travel.com/

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