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 | The tragic riverboat accident on the Volga River last week may cause some to reconsider sailing on Russia's waterways. Don't let that tragedy dissuade you from a Russian river cruise. A summertime cruise on the Volga River and other Russian waterways connecting St. Petersburg and Moscow is the best way to see both these great cities as well as many of the fascinating river towns and villages. | |
Russian Waterways Cruise Photo Gallery
I sailed between St. Petersburg and Moscow on a memorable voyage with Grand Circle River Cruises, but several other river cruise lines, including Viking River Cruises, AmaWaterways, and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises also feature similar itineraries. The ship that sank was overloaded and not well maintained. You won't find that same issue with any of these river cruise lines.
| Kizhi Island - World Heritage Site
One of the most unusual stopovers on a Russian Waterways cruise is Kizhi Island, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The open air museum focuses on peasant life and customs in the Russian north and includes 83 wooden structures, most of which date back to the 18th or 19th century.
| Three Days in St. Petersburg
Photos and information on the many fascinating things to do and see in St. Petersburg, Russia
| Three Days in Moscow
Photos and information on the many fascinating things to do and see in Moscow
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