Three Capitals of Russia

In Russia, informally, there are three capitals. It is of course Moscow, the main, and most often visited city, the capital of the “great and mighty” USSR. St. Petersburg, the capital of the Russian Empire or as it was called by contemporaries, St. Petersburg, or Northern Venice. And Kazan, the city with thousand-year history, the most senior of three cities, the largest shopping center and the capital of the Kazan khanate, nowadays sports capital of Russia. These centers are closely connected among themselves, however the atmosphere reigns in each city. There live absolutely different people, build absolutely different houses and have different religions. Let’s compare Moscow to other two informal capitals of Russia. Day 1 Arrival in St. Petersburg. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Free time at leisure. Overnight. Day 2 Breakfast at the hotel. Saint Petersburg city tour that includes all major points of interest such as Winter Palace, Nevsky Prospect, Kazan...