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The Russian city of Oryol is situated on the banks of the Oka River, about 360 kilometers south-west of Moscow. Oryol, or Orel, is the Russian word for “eagle”, so it is fitting then that an eagle is a prominent feature on the city’s coat of arms. The area surrounding Oryol is lush and green with the Krom, Tson, Orlik and Rybnitsa Rivers meandering through the countryside on their way to meet the Oka River. Huge broad leaf forests dominate the landscape, with the national park of the Oryol forest area boasting a wide variety of fascinating flora and fauna.
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When traveling through Moscow and taking in the sights and history of the city, one might want to look towards the skies every now and then, as there could be a MiG fighter jet overhead, carrying a very excited passenger. MiG flights have become a very popular attraction in Russia, giving ordinary people the chance to enjoy an extraordinary experience. Being able to fly over Moscow in a MiG-29 will most certainly be one of the highlights of anyone’s trip.
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The village of Toksovo is situated in the midst of lush forests and serene lakes, about twenty kilometers north of St. Petersburg, Russia. Toksovo is a popular ski resort and a sought after site for dachas – second homes for city dwellers. One of the stages of the World Ski Cup was successfully hosted by Toksovo during the 2003 snow skiing season.
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At a recent ceremony in Moscow, Russia, the ownership deed for a piece of land situated in the town of Jericho, Palestine, which had once belonged to Russian tsars, was handed over to the head of the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society, thereby handing the land back to Russia. Hassan Saleh, the mayor of Jericho handed over the document to Sergey Stepashin during a ceremony which both parties see as having far-reaching significance.
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A total solar eclipse is a fascinating natural phenomenon which many people are prepared to travel to distant places to observe. The next total eclipse of the sun will take place on 1 August 2008, and can best be observed from four locations in Russia, being Noyaya Zemlya, Nadym, Central Siberia and Novosibirsk. Many tour operators in Russia have arranged tour packages to incorporate this rare event in an exciting sight-seeing tour.
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Established in the year 1808, as nominated by Alexander I, the Kremlin Armory is the oldest museum in Moscow, Russia. It was originally constructed in 1508 to house the arsenal of the royal family, but later became a treasure trove of jewelry, art and historical artifacts. Even though the Kremlin Armory, at the Moscow Kremlin, was assigned as a museum in 1806, the public only had the opportunity to view the many breathtaking pieces, of the history of Russia seven years later. One of its most prized possessions is the Monomakh’s Cap, also referred to as the Golden Cap.
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Situated in the center of Moscow, Russia’s bustling capital city, the State Museum of Oriental Arts is a tourist attraction that is well worth visiting. The building itself is a superb architectural example of early Russian classicism, dating back to 1821. Housed in this stately, pale yellow building is an impressive collection of Oriental art.
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Russia has always been a popular destination with tourists, a mysterious country filled with history, visions of secret romances, noteworthy attractions and magnificent regal architecture. Walking through the streets once roamed by tsars and legendary Russian leaders, visitors are swept away on a journey of royalty, war, love, deception and revolution. Many visitors choose to drive from one destination to another, while others have discovered an alternative way to explore the beauty and splendor of the Russian cities – river cruises.
