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**🏰 [7 Days and 6 Nights in Russia] Explore the Land of the Fighting Bear for just ¥5,000 per person! Winter Palace + Lake Baikal, this guide even teaches you how to buy Russian train tickets!** --- ### **🚂 Itinerary at a Glance** **Days 1-3: Classic Moscow** • Red Square Stroll: **Kremlin** (exterior view of Putin's office) + **Saint Basil's Cathedral** (check out the onion domes) • Must-try Experience: **In-depth Subway Tour** (Komsomolskaya Station on Line 5 looks like a palace) • Nightlife: **White Rabbit Restaurant** (Top 50 in the world, book 1 month in advance) **Days 4-5: Artistic St. Petersburg** • **Winter Palace** (fewer crowds on Wednesday/Friday evenings) + **Peterhof Palace Gardens** (amazing fountains) • Hidden Gem: **Neva River Bridge Opening** (watch the bridges rise at 1 a.m.) **Days 6-7: The Mystical Lake Baikal** • **Listvyanka Town** (take an icebreaker to see the blue ice) • Before Leaving: Buy **Matryoshka Dolls** (the most authentic ones are at the State Department Store) --- ### **⚠️ Essential Tips** ✔️ **Visa**: Visa-free group tours are available (check the list of approved travel agencies) ✔️ **Transportation**: Book train tickets 60 days in advance on the official Russian Railways website (50% cheaper than through agents) ✔️ **Avoid Scams**: Restrooms at tourist attractions cost 30 rubles (have small change ready) ✔️ **Hidden Benefit**: Student IDs get half-price admission to the Winter Palace --- (Actual expenses: Winter Palace 700 rubles, Russian Railways overnight sleeper 200 yuan, Matryoshka dolls from 150 yuan) --- **📌 Important Notes** • Pack for -30°C weather from December to March • English proficiency is extremely low (download a translation app) • Tipping culture: Leave 10% at restaurants