From Russia with Love
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Everything you Need to Know for you Visit
Moscow, be sure to take a look at the numerous upscale shops and restaurants this vibrant city has to offer. The climate and weather in Moscow is comparable to Edmonton with warm summers and long, cold winters. Average summer temperatures range from 15 to 30 degrees Celsius, while winters are usually -0 to -25 degrees. The record high is 38.2 degrees, the low is -42.2. Moscow receives approximately 1731 hours of sunlight annually.
Industry
Russia’s size and population allow it to be competitive in diverse industries. Abundant in natural resources, leading industries in Russia include oil, natural gas, coal, and precious stones and metals. Other thriving industries include energy, defense-related sectors and agriculture. Smaller productions such as the automotive industry, pulp-and-paper production and transport add to the nation’s wealth. Supported by a large number of flourishing companies and businesses, Russia’s economy is stable and steadily growing.
Recreation & Food
Whether you enjoy outdoor activities, taking historical tours, or exploring culture, you will never have a dull moment in Russia. Filled with massive forests, majestic mountain ranges and pure lakes and rivers, Russia is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Its natural beauty allows for a wide array of activities such as skiing, hiking, biking, mountaineering, fishing, kayaking and water sports. When planning a trip to Russia, be sure to carve out time for you and your family to get some fresh air! Dating back to the 12th century, Russian
cities are filled with historic sites and tours waiting for you to discover cities are filled with historic sites and tours waiting for you to discover. Whether visiting an ancient cathedral, exploring a princess’s palace, or walking inside the walls of the Kremlin and Red Square, Russia’s history is fascinating and evident at every turn. If you love love visiting upscale cities with theatres, galleries, museums, shopping and restaurants beyond compare, make one of Russia’s big cities your next vacation destinatvisiting upscale cities with theatres, galleries, museums, shopping and restaurants beyond compare, make one of Russia’s big cities your next vacation destination. visiting upscale cities with theatres, galleries, museums, shopping and restaurants beyond compare, make one of Russia’s big cities your next vacation destination. After a day on the slopes, touring a museum, or shopping, visit a local restaurant and enjoy delicacies such as vodka, caviar, bliny, borsch, goulash and beef stroganoff.