Russia

Lonely Planet Russia
Join the thunderous applause for the sublime ballet dancers in the Bolshoi Theatre
Perfect your "banya" etiquette before joining in this steamy Russian ritual
Surround yourself with majestic rugged scenery as you drive across the world's deepest lake
Feel St Petersburg's contemporary pulse by clubbing in converted stables and Soviet factories
In This Guide:
Nine authors, more than seven months of research, countless shots of vodka
All new Activities chapter and tips on how to cut through red tape to secure your visa
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