Saint Petersburg is a world-class destination and Russia's second largest city, with a population of more than 5 million people.

Leningrad Oblast is a federal subject of Russia.

Novgorod Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, located between Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

Pskov Oblast is a richly forested region located in the northwest of Russia, along the Estonian border.

Tver Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, located in the nation's Central Federal District.

The Republic of Karelia is a vast wilderness area dotted with lakes and forest stretches.

Yaroslavl Oblast is known for its numerous lakes including Lake Nero and Lake Plescheyevo.

Vologda Oblast is a region located in northwestern Russia.

Smolensk Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, located west of Moscow, encompassing an area of nearly 50 thousand square kilometers.

Moscow is the most populous city in Russia and Europe, offering a unique blend of traditional Russian architecture like the Kremlin with modern skyscrapers.