Top 10 Most Romantic Cities in Russia

Mixi November 02, 2021 | 23:26

Russia is home to some of the wildest and most wondrous natural landscapes on the planet, but which are the most romantic and beautiful cities in Russia. Check out KnowInsider's list of 10 most romantic cities in Russia right below!

Romantic Cities in the Russia. Photo: KnowInsiders

While in this case, Russia is not as cold and boring cities, it somehow has the romantic feeling on the natural landscape, beautiful and stunning architecture combined with the calm windy freeze weather. Although it can’t beat the romantic of France, you will soon realize when you come to the country, since the country has lots of romantic cities spot to spend your holiday with your lovers. Here are the 10 most romantic cities you can visit in Russia. It is very recommended and you definitely won’t skip these cities on your itinerary list.

Which are the 10 Most Romantic Cities in Russia?

1. Moscow City

2. St. Petersburg

3. Vladivostok

4. Kazan

5. Yaroslavl

6. Suzdal

7. Sochi

8. Irkutsk

9. Nizhniy Novgorod

10. Kaliningrad

List of 10 Most Romantic Cities in Russia

1. Moscow City – a baller’s view

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The best views of Russia’s capital are from its highest skyscrapers in Moscow City, just to the west of the city center. You can take your fiancé there, and while observing the city from that height, you can give her a surprise. You can make your occasion very special and memorable for whole life. On the board of the skyscraper, there are some words written in the Russian language which means only love is above so go and get to the top of that place. For a proposal, the pick of the bunch is the open-air 354 Exclusive Height observation deck in the OKO where you can enjoy your first kiss as fiancées with the wind running through your hair. Bliss.

The massive sign on the deck even reads “Выше только любовь” (“Only love is above”) – this place was made for lovebirds.

2. St. Petersburg

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Situated on the Baltic Sea, St. Petersburg is highly regarded in terms of its beauty. Despite being large in its own right, it pales in comparison to Moscow, providing tourists with a completely different feel than its larger counterpart.

In addition to its dramatic positioning on the water, St. Petersburg is famous for its architecture. The city is home to many well-preserved buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries that feature a variety of architectural styles including Baroque and Neoclassical designs.

St. Petersburg is thought to be particularly beautiful in the evening as the city transitions from day to night, as well as being extraordinary from above, which is why some places offer up their roofs for visitors to climb onto and take in the exceptional cityscape as the lights begin dotting the horizon.

3. Vladivostok

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It is amazing to think that Vladivostok, a city in the East of Russia, borders the Pacific Ocean, especially when you consider that St. Petersburg on the West coast sits on the Baltic Sea. Vladivostok is within a stone’s throw of China and North Korea.

It is perhaps most famous for being the destination of the trans-Siberian railway, which is considered by many people to be the most spectacular train journey in the world.

Thanks to the beautiful squares and design of the city, travelers are not disappointed when they finally arrive in Vladivostok.

4. Kazan

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The city of Kazan is not well known outside of Russia but can be considered one of the most beautiful cities in the entirety of the Russian Federation. The city of Kazan lies at the confluence of the Kazanka and Volga rivers. The city centre is one of the most beautiful in the Russian Federation, showing off many architectural highlights.

Kazan’s Kremlin is particularly notable and is UNESCO World Heritage site, boasting a range of buildings both old and new including the Kul-Sharif mosque and the Annunciation Cathedral of Kazan which dates all the way back to 1561. The city also gives tourists the chance to experience Tatar culture, with the population of Kazan being split evenly between ethnic Russians and Tatar’s. In 2015, a total of 1.5 million tourists visited the city and Kazan is a must-see for those looking to experience a different side of Russia. So why not take the one and a half hour flight from Moscow and experience all that Kazan has to offer.

5. Yaroslavl

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Yaroslavl is the capital of the Golden Ring of Russia. The Golden Ring is a chain of 8 Russian ancient cities that are in close proximity to one another and are part of the World Heritage. The city has managed to retain its urban substance of the 17th, 18th and 19th century. The interesting fact is that Yaroslavl has a triangular shape due to the borders of river Volga and the neighbouring cities.

The most recognisable building that you might have heard of is the ‘Spaso-Preobrazhensky’ – Cathedral of the Spassky Monastery. This monastery and its cathedral are also the oldest buildings as they were built in the 12th century.

The centre of the city has in total around 140 architectural monuments that you should see and take a few snaps of. At Yaroslavl Embankment you can take a stroll along river Volga, watch the fountains and enjoy the magnificence and vastness of this site.

6. Suzdal

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Suzdal belong to the Suzdalsky District in the territory of Vladimir Oblast. It is situated about 250 km from Moscow and this small town is also known as the smallest Golden Ring Town in Russia. Being one of the oldest Russian towns, the city still maintains the original heritage building from the 12th century.

In this town you can explore the ancient romantic atmosphere with the background of traditional wooden house, with the original architecture along with nice peoples and environments. What makes this place unique and romantic is that you can buy traditional Russian costumes with your partner and spend holiday with the feeling of become prince and princesses. Pose for beautiful lifetime memories.

7. Sochi

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If you read the news then you know that the 2014 Winter Olympics took place in Sochi. Sochi is a very modern city which also has a very mild warm climate. The city is situated on the Black Sea.

If you want to combine sightseeing with some sunbathing Sochi has great beach resorts for you. In winter Sochi can offer world-class skiing and snowboarding at Krasnaya Polyana ski resort. In summer you can go to Dolphinarium Riviera or Tiso-Samshitovaya Roshcha which is a nature reserve. Take a stroll in the forest or walk along the river and the canyon.

8. Irkutsk

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In a somewhat tongue-in-cheek moniker, the city of Irkutsk was nicknamed the Paris of Siberia. Despite not living up to the City of Light, Irkutsk is still gorgeous in its own right, thanks in large part to its location on Lake Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake in the world.

The city blends the charming small-town feel of a European village with the modern Russian architectural trademark flourishes that can be found throughout the country.

9. Nizhniy Novgorod

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Nizhniy Novgorod is also called Nizhniy by the locals to keep it short and simple. It’s the fifth-largest city in Russia and was founded in the 13th century.

The climate in Nizhny Novgorod is very similar to the climate in Moscow which is quite cold in winter.

One of the historical places to visit is the Kremlin and Square of Minin and Pozharsky. There are also a lot of museums and monuments that you can visit.

You should definitely think of doing a tour across Russia in winter and in summer. I promise you will feel as if you’ve never been to all these places before – the winter time turns every city into a magical land.

10. Kaliningrad

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The city’s Prussian heritage gives the city its own distinct feel and the German influence can be felt in its architecture. There is plenty to see and do in Kaliningrad and the city is certainly worth a visit.Kaliningrad is formerly known as Königsberg. This city is wedged in-between Poland and Lithuania, with no direct link to mainland Russia. The city changed hands during World War II and remains part of the Russian Federation to this day.