Cox and Kings offeres best Russia tour packages to walk through the snow in Russian winter

Wading Through the Snow in Russian Winter Winter in Russia is a sheer beauty, a different sight altogether. The white snowflakes transfer you to a fairy land. Russian winter is so special and unpredictable; no wonder Russia Tourism in winter is a mesmerising attraction. From white cobbled streets to wide Soviet avenues the whole of Russia looks like a white blanket. As most of Russia is covered with snow, tourists can indulge in many recreational activities organised by Russia Tour Packages. If you are cold, there is a plethora of Russian activities to warm you up; riding a sledge pulled by a troika, vodka tasting, tasting blinis (Pancakes) with caviar and ice skating on Red Square. So do make a trip to Russia in winter as it will not only be a pocket friendly, but an experience of a life time.

WHAT TO CARRY IN WINTER? Carry warm clothes, warmers, thermals, muffler, cap, jumpers, double layered jackets, spiked shoes to walk on the snow and boots to protect you from snow. Keep your selves warm by sipping tea or coffee. A brandy or a drink of famous Russian vodka will save you from the biting cold.

GOLDEN EAGLE TRAIN If you are an adventure freak do embark on a winter Trans Siberian railway tour from Moscow to Vladivostok or vice versa which is a major attraction of Russia Tours. This guided tour on tracks will take you through the important nine cities of Russia. The breathtaking sight of the frozen Lake Baikal will leave you awe struck. The journey from Moscow covers 8 time zones and 6000 miles in 2 weeks. The journey will help you to capture and feel the soul of Russia.

KAZAN AND ITS WINTER BEAUTY Standing in the cross roads of East and West Kazan stands tall as the winter capital of Russia .It has 16 large skating rinks and seven ski areas all within the city. So if you are a winter sports lover Kazan has plenty to offer. The must see highlights of Kazan include its magnificent Kremlin, Kul Sheriff – Europe’s biggest mosque and colourful temples of various religion.

SNOW FLAKED ST PETERSBURG The spectacular St Petersburg is absolutely marvellous in winter and is an inevitable destination of Russian Packages. Take a trip to the suburbs and enjoy a breathtaking Russian troika ride through the snowy parks of Peterhof and Pavlosk. Enhanced by the charming wintry atmosphere do visit the St Isaac’s Cathedral, Hermitage Museum ’, the Kazan Cathedral, Peter and Paul fortress, without the long queues of summer. The whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site CHILLY MOSCOW Moscow will welcome you with a biting cold and chilly weather. Here you visit the Red Square where you get to see the impressionable and the grand St Basil’s Cathedral. Visit the Kremlin grounds, which houses four cathedrals’, three palaces and two museums. The white house and Christ the Saviour Cathedral are the main attractions of Moscow. Admire the lavish subway, the beautiful decors, chandeliers, sculptures and mosaics at the stations. The GUM, Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge, the Aleksandrovsky Garden have breathtaking views both in the day in the glittering lights of the dark winter evening. Do visit the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics and the VDKNH Park. Enjoy a bumpy thrilling army tank ride, in the snow.