Domestic tourism in Russia

There are many wonderful places on our planet that can be visited by an inquisitive tourist, but there are many places on the Russian expanse of sights. What motivates the Russians, going on a trip to Altai or Yaroslavl? Why, despite the beauty and accessibility of the resorts of the Azov and Black Seas, many of us categorically prefer Turkey and Egypt? Let's try to understand how domestic tourism differs from the outside and where you can relax in the May holidays or on New Year's Day, without leaving your homeland.

Domestic tourism is tourism within the limits of the state, that is without going abroad. There are many advantages in such a trip, for example, you do not need to make a passport and visa, know a foreign language, spend incredible amounts of money for air travel and hotel reservations, and there are no difficulties with currency exchange. Almost any of the foreign resorts can find a worthy replacement in Russia. To date, there are a lot of travel agencies offering to visit the amazing sights of our country. You can choose a route either independently or with the help of a travel agent. Domestic tourism - a service no less popular in comparison, for example, with travel to Europe. We offer you ski resorts, river rafting, medical and recreational treatments in sanatoriums on the shores of lakes. Demand among Russian travelers enjoy tours of the Golden Ring, sightseeing trips to Moscow and St. Petersburg. It is worth mentioning about the Black Sea coast, which is by no means inferior to the Mediterranean in terms of the number of tourists. Many are sent to the near abroad, which became such after the collapse of the USSR, namely, Ukraine, Abkhazia and Bulgaria. Rest zones exist also on Lake Baikal, the Kuril Islands, and also in the north of our vast homeland. Such internal tourism can be called extreme, given the climate and location of these "resorts".

If the summer season, when people want to swim in the sea and sunbathe in the sun, everything is clear, then with the autumn-spring and winter seasons the situation is ambiguous. As a rule, on the May holidays more prosperous Russians go on trips in Europe, as well as in hot countries, where the air temperature is tens of degrees higher than the local, But a citizen with an average income is lost in the choice. As the saying goes: "and you want, and it is pricked." There is a way out - traveling through Russian cities. This and the above-mentioned Golden Ring, and Moscow (for the provincials), and Peter (for all). There is something to see, where to take a walk and relax. In addition, in capitals and cities, close to it, you can relax for a little money, which is an important factor in choosing a route. Architectural monuments, stunning interesting excursions, acquaintance with a new culture - all this awaits you if you go a little further beyond your region or republic.

Winter domestic tourism is not as popular as summer or spring. In winter, a Russian person wants a warm and cheerful holiday, so half of us go to hot countries, and the other half remains at home to celebrate the New Year. But do not focus on these types of recreation, because in our country there is a lot of entertainment for the winter. Many praise Karelia, because it is here that you can see what a real winter fairy tale is! Snowmobiling and skiing, rest in amazing boarding houses, forests, dog and reindeer race, horseback riding - all this is near St. Petersburg. If you want to relax actively, go for snowboarding and downhill skiing, and you can not afford Courchevel, go to Dombai. Do not concede Dombay in the beauty of the scenery and steepness of the slopes of the Elbrus and Krasnaya Polyana.

Whatever controversy continues about where it is best to rest, at home or abroad, know that domestic tourism in Russia is by no means inferior to abroad, neither Turkey nor Egypt will equal beauty in the landscapes of the Caucasus and the Urals.