The Curonian Spit, in the Kaliningrad Region, is a good place to have a relaxed, peaceful and inexpensive beachside vacation.

Kronstadt is also known as a “rebel city”, for its rebellion against the Bolsheviks. It is also known as a “city of farewells”, as white handkerchiefs were once waved to sailors departing for months at sea.

Kirovsk: Skiing on the Polar Circle. The small northern town, which is famous for its phosphate mines, is increasingly becoming popular for winter sports.