Where to go for May holidays in Russia? The most extraordinary routes for every budget

The May holiday is approaching, so it’s time to start planning short trips. And if you leave to warm up to bring the summer at least a little closer, you won’t make it, that’s no reason to stay home.

In general, before compiling routes, we recommend that you immediately find out the prices of flights within the country.

And if you do not plan to spend more than 10 thousand on a plane ticket to Sochi, while saving a decent amount, for example, St. You can always reach St. Petersburg by train.

We decided to compile a selection of places you can go for new feelings and impressions on the weekend of May. We promise, here you will find an option for every taste and budget.

By plane

Sochi

How much does it cost: 17 thousand rubles.

Flight time: 3 hours 50 minutes

For those who need not only rest but also a series of adventures, this is the place. In the afternoon – music and cocktails on the set, active outings and long walks. In the evening and at night – restaurants, bars and clubs, the number of which increases every season. If you want useful physical activity and coolness, go to Krasnaya Polyana: set up a viewing, swing in the clouds or walk along the bridge over the cliff.

Kaliningrad

How much does it cost: 17 thousand rubles.

Flight time: 2 hours 50 minutes

Over the past few years, the Kaliningrad region has become one of the most attractive tourist destinations and almost instantly found its famous cities. Zelenogradsk received the title of cat capital of Russia, even the city found the special and only position in the world as a cat chef – a person who cares for fluffy ones. Svetlogorsk has become famous for its picturesque promenade, old German villas with bright orange tiles, and retro funiculars with canary cabins. Kaliningrad itself has become a must-see, thanks to the Cathedral on the Island of Kant, which has Russia’s largest organ, and the Khomlin family, magnificent creatures who craft amber.

Altai

How much does it cost: 24 thousand rubles.

Flight time: 4 hours 25 minutes

We believe that Altai is the main place of power in Russia. Here you feel calm and completely forget about the existence of the city bustle and the large number of deadlines. Also, the May holidays are the most suitable period for a trip to the Altai Mountains. At this time, it is comfortable to climb the mountains and hike.

There are more than enough activities to choose from here: you can take leisurely walks in the mountains, ride horses, conquer off-road terrain on ATVs, canoe on mountain rivers and even herd sheep. In Altai, you can stay both in tourist bases located in the mountains, and in hotels, and even in glamping.

by train

St. Petersburg

How much does it cost: 5 thousand rubles.

Travel time: 8 hours

Peter is always a good idea. A city of suspension bridges, endless canals and magnificent palaces. St. Petersburg is the birthplace of Sergei Dovlatov, Joseph Brodsky and Viktor Tsoi. A place you will want to come back to again and again. Well, where else can you hide from the problems of the capital and the crazy rhythm of life? Of course, in St. Petersburg. We recommend walking along your favorite streets, checking out the legendary wineries and lining up at the country’s most famous gingerbread house in Konyushennaya.

boiler

How much does it cost: 3 thousand rubles.

Travel time: 12 hours

If you’ve ever seen Istanbul as a city of contrasts, you haven’t been to Kazan yet! Here, in the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, European, Russian and Asian cultures live peacefully. Golden-domed Orthodox churches stand in front of shimmering minarets, monuments of ancient architecture harmoniously flow into modern streets, and magnificent palaces and mansions stand side by side with trendy shopping malls. Arriving in Kazan, you do not have to choose between going to places of old glory or shopping – in the city center there are cafes, bars and other places to relax.

Yekaterinburg

How much does it cost: 8 thousand rubles.

Travel time: 1 day

Shartash stone tents are among the must-visit places in Yekaterinburg. These are 12-meter rocks of an unusual shape, which are considered a natural monument and one of the most beautiful corners of the city. And full of trendy places. For example, the Yeltsin Center. There are contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings and conferences on various topics. By the way, Gosha Rubchinsky’s 2018 autumn-winter show took place at the Yeltsin Center.

And if you want exotic – go to Chekist Town. This is a whole complex of 14 buildings with residential buildings, a shop, a hostel, a laundry, a hairdresser and even a House of Culture. In general, the place is extremely interesting.

With car

Suzdal

Travel time: 4.5 hours

Suzdal is one of the few cities in the Golden Ring of Russia that does not have tall buildings, but with churches, monasteries and wooden structures at every step. And beyond the city there is nothing but wildlife.

An observation deck on the Kamenka River and shopping arcades where you can find locally produced drinks and souvenirs are a must-visit. If you want to see the city from the water, you can take a tour with the river bus. Moreover, the May holidays are just the beginning of the boat tours season.

Tver

Travel time: 2 hours 40 minutes

Once one of the most influential centers of Ancient Russia, it is now Russia’s two capitals, Moscow and St. Petersburg and a great destination for street art enthusiasts.

Among the “classics” it is definitely worth paying attention to the Imperial Travel Palace, which now houses an art gallery, the building of the river station, the Zvezda cinema (an unusual building in the form of binoculars with halls called Chaplin and Fellini). ), the Stepan Razin walking set and the “Experimentarium”, which hosts chemical, nitrogen and physical demonstrations, soap making master classes and much more. By the way, even in Tver there is the Mikhail Krug Museum and the Goat Museum (yes!) – in fact, local history (for persons with the names Kozlov, Kozlevich, Kozulin, etc., admission is free, and for Volkovs and Volchkovs – pay at a double rate) . Hot air ballooning is one of the popular pastimes in Tver.

Nizhny Novgorod

Travel time: 7 hours

If you want to travel back in time, don’t forget to go to Nizhny Novgorod. Here you can see historical buildings, huge street fairs and the most beautiful sunsets. Nizhny is a city by the water and although they say that you should come here in the summer, we do not agree with this one bit.

It is worth starting your acquaintance with the city from Bolshaya Pokrovskaya and Rozhdestvenskaya streets. Next, be sure to visit the restored Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin, and then go to conquer the 680 steps of the Chkalovsky Stairs and tick the box next to the item “Spend a day on the Upper Volga, Lower Volga or Fedorovsky embankment”.