Main stops of the Transsiberian

650 Km from Moscow. 4.6 millions inhabitants. Moscow time
Window to the West and birthplace of new movements since its foundation, St-Petersburg has a very Europeen history and aspect. It is proud of the quality of its sights and its museums, such as the Hermitage. It is a city which can be enjoyed on the coffee terrace or by eating ice cream on streets covered by powder snow.

9 millions inhabitants
Moscow has changed its face within one decade. The rigid capital of the communist world has metamorphosed in city exhibiting flashy shops, animated bars and many restaurants. The subway itself is worth seeing. History emanates from every street corner, most of all in the Kremlin and at the Red Square. The museums and the institutions like the Bolshoï ballet will enchant those which are interested in the rich cultural heritage of Russia.

3h00 from Moscow. 190  Km from Moscow. 360'000 inhabitants. Moscow time
Vladimir was the capital of Russia in medieval times. Its two cathedrals are well worth seeing. Souzdal, a charming old russian town is situated at 35 km north. It has an abundance of monasteries, churches and convents. This village is a jewel of architecture in what we call the Golden Ring, very old cities around Moscow which formed the political and cultural heart of Russia.

3h30 from Vladimir. 440 Km from Moscow. 2 millions inhabitants. Moscow time
This discretely charming city is on the Volga. It is the third town of Russia. Walk down its commercial street or visit the Kremlin and the Sakharov museum. An excursion to the Makarevo village, famous for its charm and its monastery is a worthwhile.

6h00 from Nijni Novgorod. 986 Km from Moscow. 500'000 inhabitants. Moscow time + 1
Stop in this city to visit its Aviation and Space Museum as well as its fine arts museum.

6h30 from Viatka. 1434 Km from Moscow. 1million inhabitants. Moscow time + 2
The industrial town, Perm is the principal commercial city of Siberia. Stop in Perm to visit its ice cave and ethnographic museum.

5h45 from Perm. 1800 Km from Moscow. 1.4 million inhabitants. Moscow time + 2
Yekaterinburg is a passionate city. That is good to deambulate along its commercial streets and to be restored in its many bars and restaurants. More than 20 museums are waiting for you of which those of photography and Youth.

4h00 from Yekaterinburg. 2150 Km from Moscow. 600'000 inhabitants. Moscow time + 2
Rich from its oil and gas layers, Tioumen has many skyscrapers.

7h00 from Tioumen. 2700 Km from Moscow. 1.3 million inhabitants. Moscow time + 3
Omsk is a green city, located on the Irtych river. Its old town is the home of many parks and the elaborately decorated dramatic art theatre.

7h00 from Omsk. 3350 Km from Moscow. 1.9 million inhabitants. Moscow time + 3
Founded in 1893, novosibirsk is the largest city in Siberia. In spite of its big size, it is an accessible and elegant city. You will be able to visit the biggest opera house in Russia and to enjoy yourself in many impressing bars and the best restaurants of Siberia. Visit its superb rail museum and devote yourself, according to the season, with winter sports or on the Ob river.

3h45 from novosibirsk. 3570 Km from Moscow. 475'000 inhabitants. Moscow time + 3
Tomsk is the jewel of wooden Siberian architecture. It is located 80 km away from the railway track. Its university, the largest in Russia, confers an atmosphere of Siberian Oxford to the city.

8h00 from Tomsk. 4100 Km from Moscow. 870'000 inhabitants. Moscow time + 4
Prohibited to foreigners during the Soviet period, Krasnoïarsk is situated on the superb Ienisseï river. Visit the naturel reserve of Stolby, in the middle of forests and volcanic pitons, which is simply superb, or discover the river in a cruise. Its history and local culture museum is one of the most beautiful in Siberia.

7h30 from Krasnoiarsk. 5200 Km from Moscow. 600'000 inhabitants. Moscow time + 5
Whole districts of traditional wooden houses of Siberian style as well as the influence of China and Mongolia justify a few days stop in Irkutsk. Starting point for the visit to Lake Baïkal, this "Paris of Siberia" is an industrial and scientific centre.

Cliffs covered by trees and distinguished by tiny villages with picturesque wooden houses surround the crystalline water of Lake Baikal, "the Blue Eye of Siberia". The deepest lake in the world, it contains 1/5th of the fresh water reserves of the world. Visit Listvyanka town with its preserved charm.

7h00 from Irkutsk. 5650 Km from Moscow. 380'000 inhabitants. Moscow time + 5
Oulan Oude astonishes with its atmosphere, and does not feel very Russian. Visit its ethnographic museum. Prohibited until 1987, the city has its resources from industry and transborder trade with Mongolia. It is the starting point of the Transmongolien.

9h00 from Ulan Ude. 6200 Km from Moscow. 320'000 inhabitants. Moscow time + 6
The name of the city come from its river, Tchita. the military and the Decembristes museums are to be seen. Resources of Tchita come from industries of light mechanics.

8400 Km from Moscow. 90'000 inhabitants. Moscow time + 7
Charming green city with an interesting history. It was the capital of the Jewish autonomous area of Birobidjan. Jews from around the world came to live there.

2h30 from Birobidjan. 8550 Km from Moscow. 620'000 inhabitants. Moscow time + 7
At 25 km from China, the city offers, nevertheless, an European atmosphere. China is present only in the admirable "Regional" museum. Discover its picturesque neighbourhoods by cruising on the Amour river. Excursions in China, without a visa, are possible.

12h00 from Ulan Ude. 6300 Km from Moscow. 750'000 inhabitants.
Ulan-Baatar preserves the peaceful atmosphere of a capital of province. This place is a dream for outdoor activities. The city is pleasant to visit and a starting point for excursions in the steppes.

37h30 from Ulan-Baatar. 7900 Km from Moscow. 12.16 millions inhabitants.
The prohibited city forms the center of Beijing. Bordered by many hotels, it is a wonder to visite. Envisage spending a few days to Beijing to have an outline of the cultural richness of the country, its long history and to discover the dynamism of modern Beijing.