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

The best time of year to be in the Kamchatka Peninsula is considered to be autumn: warm, sunny weather sets in, the temperature maintains a steady 8-10 degrees Celsius, but can often reach up to 15-20 degrees.

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