Russia is definitely a challenging place to travel without any language skills as almost no one speaks English and all the signage is in Cryllic. But it was also very inexpensive (once you get in) and the food was fantastic (I love borscht!), and then of course there are the palaces… The history of the tzars and development of the city of St. Petersburg is fascinating and unwinds as you see the palaces, gardens, monuments and art. Everything is remarkably intact considering all the tumultous events that have unfolded there. Next time I go I’d like to see Moscow, although the travelers I met that had just been there were all very relieved to arrive safely in St. Petersburg.
Remarkable photos of architecture and landscapes.