More than Moscow: Our big guide to real Russia outside the capital! (VIDEOS)
Tim Kirby
Moscow Region has a lot to offer to tourists and allows anyone with a few days in the capital to jump over the border to the heartland of the country. Here are some great places to check out.
Moscow is a massive place with tons of history, but it, just like any other major international city, is not the heartland of the country. All the big global megalopolises blur together with their crowds, international products and cookie-cutter airports. As an American, I can say that the real soul of my home country is nowhere near Manhattan. Going beyond the borders of Moscow to see the “real Russia” is really worth it and it is pretty darn cheap and easy to do. So here is our guide (with plenty of video) for visiting some neat small towns right outside of Moscow that you can easily get to, in order to get that authentic Russian experience that you’ve been looking for!