Holidays in Russia: where to go for the May holidays. Traveling for May holidays: where to go alone in the UAE for May holidays

If you take 3 days off in this interval, you get such a vacation, and you can go somewhere to the sea and the sun.

May holidays are a period of increased demand for vouchers. It is not surprising, because a large number of people can escape from work during this period, adding themselves an additional full-fledged vacation per year. We tell you where to go for the May holidays on vacation in 2019, when the prices for flights, hotels and ready-made tours will be higher, and the density of tourists in popular places is higher?

How to spend the May holidays for free

Where to relax during the May holidays in 2019 for free? Traditionally - in the country or on an independent trip. If you are tired of your dacha, go to your friends' dacha. The advantages of this rest with friends are a new place, a change of scenery, and since the dacha is not yours, you will not be forced to work at it, and you can relax. As a rule, there are a lot of things to do at their dacha, and rest turns into a routine job.

If you don't want to go to the dacha, then you can stay in your city. How to spend the May holidays 2019 in this case? In the city, you can visit all kinds of festivities and concerts, which are free at this time. Visit a zoo that you haven't been to since high school, a museum, a theater, or explore a distant, unexplored corner of your city. Or, for example, arrange a photo session in nature. You can also go for a picnic or a hike.

This is the first idea for how to spend the May holidays in 2019. If the dacha and your city are no longer interesting, then choose where to relax on the May holidays at sea, or at least in another country.

Where can you go to rest on the May holidays in 2019 with a budget of 10,000 rubles

A budget option, where to go for the May holidays 2019 - St. Petersburg or another city in Russia. The minimum amount of expenses to spend the May holidays on the trip is 11,000 rubles. For this money, you can buy a train ticket, book a hotel and visit several excursions. For example, train tickets Moscow-St. Petersburg cost from 1,700 rubles one way (reserved seat), and sedentary tickets from 1,200 rubles.

Saint Petersburg and other cities of Russia

An example of a trip with a budget of at least 10,000 rubles, where to relax on the May holidays 2019:

Round-trip tickets Moscow-St. Petersburg reserved seat 3400 rubles
Inexpensive hotel in St. Petersburg - 8000 rubles for 5 days for two (4000 per person)
Visiting the Hermitage - 600 rubles
Excursion to the Sablinskie caves - 950 rubles
Total 10,950 rubles per person for 5 days

Where can you go to rest on the May holidays in 2019 with a budget of 20,000 rubles

Where to relax on the May holidays 2019 with free 20,000 rubles? For this amount, you can buy a sea tour abroad. At the same time, the choice of countries is already quite large. I buy the vouchers on the website, here I will select different options for your vacation for the May holidays.

There are a lot of options, but keep in mind that prices are constantly changing, and upwards. If you think about where to go to have a rest at sea on the May holidays in advance, then you can buy a ticket at a significant discount.

To save money, I advise you to plan your vacation in advance not only for the May holidays, but also for the summer of 2019 and even for the New Year. This has already been written in other articles, I advise you to read them in order to buy a tour with a significant discount.

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Greece for May holidays 2019

Greece is the cheapest option to go on vacation for the May holidays at sea in 2019. Now there is a protracted crisis in the country, so the prices for vouchers there are very attractive. Greece wants to improve its financial situation and actively invites tourists. However, there are refugee camps in Greece that scare off tourists. Whether or not to go to Greece for the May holidays is up to you.

As for me, I also succumbed to the wave of popularity of Greece and visited there last May holidays. I can say about the weather that in May in Greece it is already warm enough, 20-25 degrees, but the sea is still cold, both the Mediterranean and the Aegean. In general, the Mediterranean Sea warms up unevenly, and somewhere you can already swim in May, but in Greece - well, no. However, it is still worth a visit. Because the cuisine in Greece is simply magical, and now you will see the prices for yourself.

I found the most inexpensive tour to Greece for the May holidays at a price of 30375 rubles for two. This is a 2 * Margaret Studios hotel. The hotel is located on the island of Rhodes, and even has its own nice territory and a swimming pool. The tour will cost 15,000 rubles per person. But this is for Schengen visa holders. If you do not have a visa, you need to add at least 40 euros to this cost.

Where can you go for the May holidays to relax in 2019 with a budget of 20,000 rubles

Crimea, Sochi and Anapa for the May holidays

Where to relax during the May holidays 2019? Having free at least 20,000 rubles, you can go to the May holidays at sea in the Crimea, or Sochi.

You can buy tickets for these popular dates for 6,000-9,000 rubles. This is if you live in the central part of Russia. If you are from another region, you are more likely to fly to Thailand and other countries of Southeast Asia. In this case, you can safely scroll below, there will be about Thailand.

An example of a trip with a budget of at least 20,000 rubles for the May holidays to the sea:

Round-trip flight Moscow-Simferopol 7000 rubles
Inexpensive hotel in Alushta - 7000 rubles for 5 days for two (3500 per person)
Visit to the water park - 600 rubles
Dolphinarium visits - 800 rubles
Excursion by boat - 750 rubles
A trip to Yalta by trolleybus - 500 rubles
Visit to the restaurant "Swallow's Nest" - 600 rubles
Meals in inexpensive cafes - 2000 rubles
Travel - 200 rubles
Souvenirs - 400 rubles
Total 18350 rubles per person for 5 days

This is a rough estimate of your travel costs to the sea for the May holidays. Depending on your wishes, you can shorten this list by reducing waste on vacation, for example, by saving on excursions. In order to learn more about this holiday option for the May holidays, I advise you to read the article.

Cyprus for May holidays

Another option where you can go for the May holidays at sea on vacation is Cyprus. Indeed, a voucher can be bought for 20,000 rubles per person, but keep in mind that you also need money for a visa (although you may have one), and you also need to take some money with you.

But in Cyprus, the very first beach season opens in the entire Mediterranean.

An example of booking a tour to Cyprus at the 3 * Rio Gardens hotel (ex. Rio Napa Apartments). A voucher for 2 people for the May holidays - 40548 rubles.

Where can you go for the May holidays to have a rest in 2019 with a budget of 25,000 rubles

If you have 25,000 rubles, where to go to rest on the May holidays? Here, the choice is already quite large, ranging from previous options with high costs, and to new foreign countries. For example, the UAE. In this country, the sea is already warm (+ 24 + 25 degrees) and you can safely swim on the May holidays.

UAE for May holidays

The minimum cost of a voucher for the May holidays is 49234 rubles for two, if booked in advance. Moreover, the hotel will already be 4 * Holiday International in Sharjah.

They are gaining popularity, recently the country has canceled visas for Russians, there are many last minute tours. The most popular destination among tourists is Dubai, less popular are Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, Fujairah. The UAE is a country of strict rules, so not everyone dares to come here. But Dubai is very modern, there are many tourists here, there is no absolute ban on alcohol. Dubai is home to entertainment, attractions, the largest shopping mall in the world, an oceanarium and the tallest building in the world. Therefore, if you want to embrace everything at once and decide where to go for the May holidays in the UAE, then choose only Dubai. The city is expensive, so you need to take at least $ 500 for a week with you.

Montenegro for May holidays

Rest in the Mediterranean resorts of Montenegro for the May holidays is also an excellent option for recovery and relaxation. Montenegro does not require any visa, but the prices for vouchers there are always more expensive than to Europe. A tour to Montenegro for the May holidays can be bought for 53,228 rubles for two. This is the Villa Danica hotel.

Bulgaria for May holidays in 2019

Bulgaria is traditionally popular with Russian tourists when it comes to where to go on vacation for the May holidays. A friendly country, partly understandable language, a similar mentality and many excellent resorts - that's why many tourists choose Bulgaria for their holidays on May holidays.

But again, a visa is required. The Bulgarian visa is easy to give, but it costs the same as the Schengen visa. It is easier to issue Schengen, because you can travel on it to other countries. And with a Bulgarian visa you can only travel to Bulgaria and several neighboring countries.

I found a ticket to Bulgaria on the website for 54680 rubles for two. Hotel 3 * Royal Palm. You can choose other options yourself on the specified site. It sorts both by price and by popularity. But keep in mind that for the May holidays, prices are constantly rising.

Thailand for May holidays

In Thailand, the season already ends in April-May, but you can also go there. A distinctive feature of Thailand in May is 100% humidity and heavy rains at night. However, for lovers of a beautiful exotic country, this may seem like a trifle. If you want to go on vacation to Thailand for the May holidays, then it is better to choose the mainland, such as Bangkok, Pattaya. In this part of Thailand, it only rains at night, and there are no storms like in Phuket.

In the article, we tell you where it is better to go for the May holidays in Russia and abroad in 2020. We share useful links and information on finding cheap tickets, tours and hotel reservations for the May holidays.

May holidays in Russia

For those who do not know where to go for the May holidays in Russia, we suggest considering 8 places.

1. Crimea in May

In May, Crimea is just beginning to receive tourists, so the prices here are lower than in the summer. The May weather in Crimea is not conducive to swimming, but you can comfortably sunbathe, go sightseeing and arrange cycling.

Reasons to go in May: not long to get there, the price tag is lower than the summer one, there are few tourists

Weather: water + 15-18 ° С, air during the day + 16-17 ° С, at night + 8-10 ° С

Hotels, houses and cottages in Crimea for the May holidays, you can book using the hotellook or airbnb website. A budget hotel room for the May holidays in Crimea will cost from 500 rubles. per day. It is best to book accommodation in advance, since closer to the May holidays, the choice of accommodation is sharply reduced.

Crimea tours from Moscow for the May holidays in 2020 for 2 you can buy for 7-10 nights.

Air ticket price: Moscow → Simferopol → Moscow about 7-8 thousand rubles.

Useful articles about the rest in Crimea:

2. Sochi

Another Russian resort where you can go for the May holidays is Sochi. It will not be possible to swim in Sochi in the first half of May, since the sea is still too cool, but from the middle of the month water parks begin to function, and at the end of the month you can already swim in the sea.

Reasons to go in May: not as many tourists as in summer, prices are lower than summer

Weather: water + 15-20 ° С, air during the day + 16-20 ° С, at night + 9-11 ° С

Tour in Sochi from Moscow for the May holidays can be bought. for 2 (7-10 nights).

Hotels and apartments in Sochi on May holidays cost from 800 rubles. per day. A place in the hostel can be rented for 500 rubles. per day .

Air ticket price in May: Moscow → Sochi → Moscow - from 4 400 rubles.

3. St. Petersburg

You can come to St. Petersburg all year round, including the May holidays. Thanks to the huge number of museums, parks, theaters in St. Petersburg, there is always something to do.

In May, the weather in St. Petersburg is gradually improving: it gets warmer and the sun appears more often. In St. Petersburg every year a large-scale Victory Parade is held on May 9 with army aviation. There must be something special in 2020 as this year's anniversary date is 75 years.

Reasons to go in May: visit the Victory Parade, some tourists, visit the suburbs

Weather: air during the day + 13-17 ° С, at night + 4-6 ° С

A hostel in St. Petersburg for the May holidays can be rented from 400-500 rubles. per person, a double room in a hotel costs from 1000 rubles. per day per room. You can also rent an apartment in St. Petersburg from the owners through the airbnb service from 1000 rubles.

Air ticket price: Moscow → Saint Petersburg → Moscow 3-4 thousand rubles.

Timetable Moscow - Saint Petersburg

In May, in Kazan, the height of spring is in full bloom. The city has excellent transport infrastructure, which helps to move around the city; double-decker tourist buses also run around the city. Despite the beginning of the season, there are already many tourists in Kazan in May.

Reasons to go in May: blooming Kazan, colorful city, warm weather

Weather: air during the day + 12-17 ° С, at night + 7-10 ° С

Hotel in Kazan for May from 1200 rubles. per day. A place in the Hostel for the May holidays costs from 300-450 rubles. per person. It is better to book a room in advance, as the cost of rooms grows closer to the holidays.

Air ticket price: Moscow → Kazan → Moscow - from 4 282 rubles.

Cheap flights

Where	departure date	Return date	Find a ticket
Moscow
Samara
Astrakhan
Tyumen
Nizhny Novgorod
Rostov-on-Don
Kaluga
Krasnodar
St. Petersburg
Ufa
Yaroslavl
Bryansk
Petrozavodsk
Omsk
Ekaterinburg
Voronezh
Mineral water
Adler
Kaliningrad
Volgograd

5. Krasnodar

Krasnodar and Krasnodar Territory is another win-win option where you can go for the May holidays in 2020. Krasnodar for the May holidays is an excellent and warm place to relax and enjoy nature. At this time in Krasnodar, the strawberry season and markets are drowning in the aroma of juicy berries.

Reasons to go in May: strawberry season, few tourists, prices are lower than in season.

Weather: air during the day + 17-20 ° С, at night + 7-11 ° С

tour cost to Krasnodar Territory for the May holidays this year for 2 people with flight, accommodation and insurance.

The cost of a double room in Krasnodar per day. Hostels from 300-350 rubles per person per day.

Air ticket price: Moscow → Krasnodar → Moscow 4-5 thousand rubles. / person

Cheap flights to Krasnodar

Where	departure date	Return date	Find a ticket
Kaluga
Bryansk
Makhachkala
Yaroslavl
Volgograd
Astrakhan
Gelendzhik
Naberezhnye Chelny
Moscow
Rostov-on-Don
Adler
Samara
Ufa

Nizhny Novgorod
Ekaterinburg
Chelyabinsk
Minsk
St. Petersburg
Tambov

6. Mineral Waters

Those who want to have time to improve their health during the May holidays can go on vacation to Mineralnye Vody. There is clean air, picturesque nature and many sources of health.

Reasons to go in May: improve health after a long winter, picturesque nature, comfortable temperature

Weather: air during the day + 16-19 ° С, at night + 7-11 ° С

Tours to the Caucasian Mineral Waters from Moscow cost per person.

Hotel in Mineralnye Vody you can rent from 1100 rubles. per day for a double room.

Air ticket price: Moscow → Mineralnye Vody → Moscow - from 5-6 thousand rubles.

Cheap flights to Mineralnye Vody

Where	departure date	Return date	Find a ticket
Astrakhan
Rostov-on-Don
Kaluga
Simferopol
Makhachkala
Adler
Moscow
Naberezhnye Chelny
Chelyabinsk
Ufa

Samara
Nizhny Novgorod
Saratov
Bryansk
St. Petersburg

Murmansk
Permian
Cheboksary

7. Karelia

For those who do not know where to go on the May holidays, we suggest visiting Karelia. May is a great time for active recreation in Karelia: here you can also ride ATVs, rafting, hiking, etc.

Reasons to go in May: no mosquitoes, fishing and hunting for migratory birds, rafting and outdoor activities

Weather: air during the day + 15 ° С, at night + 6 ° С

Ticket price: train Moscow - Petrozavodsk: reserved seat -, compartment -. Plane Moscow → Petrozavodsk → Moscow - from 3 568 rubles.

8. Seliger

Those who prefer to celebrate the May holidays in nature with barbecue can go to the lake Seliger... The lake is located in the Tver region, from Moscow you can get there by car in 6 hours.

Reasons to go in May: fishing, clean air

Weather: air during the day + 17 ° С, at night + 5-8 ° С

Per hotel room on Lake Seliger you need to spend from 1300 rubles. knocking. You can find a hotel room or rent a cottage for a company on the hotellook website or using the airbnb service.

Holidays in May abroad

For those who do not know where to go for the May holidays abroad in 2020, we suggest considering the list of cities below.

1. Prague, Czech Republic

In May, Prague is in bloom, and cafes and restaurants already open their terraces in the fresh air. Bring comfortable shoes with you to get the most out of Prague in May. There are fewer tourists in Prague in May than in summer.

Reasons to go in May: many festivals, open days in museums, comfortable weather

Weather: air during the day + 12-18 ° С, at night + 6-9 ° С

Tours for 7-8 nights on May holidays in Prague from Moscow stand. for 2 people.

Hotel in the center of Prague costs from 1759 rubles. for 2 people. The cost of a hostel in the Center of Prague for the May holidays is from 974 rubles per person.

Ticket price for May holidays: Moscow → Prague → Moscow - from 9 507 rubles.

2. Tbilisi, Georgia

For those who want to spend the May holidays in the warmth, you can go to Georgia. The tourist season already begins in May, so it is better to take care of tickets and hotels in advance. The weather is warm at this time of the year, so various festivals and holidays are held here.

Reasons to go in May: young wine festival, flower festival, warm weather

Weather: air during the day + 17-19 ° С, at night + 8-10 ° С

Buy a tour in warm Georgia for the May holidays is for 2 people. for 5-7 days.

Hotel room and apartment in Tbilisi you can withdraw from 778 rubles. for a double room, Hostel in Tbilisi costs from 175 rubles. per person.

Ticket price: Moscow → Tbilisi → Moscow - from 11-12 thousand rubles.

3. United Arab Emirates

Photo © by Olga Ozik from Pixabay

For those who want to swim and get a good tan on the May holidays, you can go to rest in the UAE. In the first half of May, the emirates do not yet have the sweltering heat, as in the summer months. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are quite expensive resorts, for a more budget holiday, choose tours to Sharjah.

Reasons to go: no visa required, summer weather, shopping, well-developed infrastructure

Weather: air during the day + 35-36 ° С, at night + 28 ° С. The water temperature is kept at around + 23-27 ° С

Ticket price: Moscow → Dubai → Moscow - from 16-18 thousand rubles.

4. Rome, Italy

Photo © by Julius Silver from Pixabay Arch of Constantine and Colosseum

Italy is another place where you can go to rest on the May holidays. Rome is a city you want to return to. Traveling to Rome for the May holidays is a great opportunity to see the sights without the sweltering heat. Since the beginning of May, Rome is already in high tourist season, so think about your hotel and tickets early.

Note: Many tourists recommend trying Italian ice cream, everyone is so delighted that we even decided to add this item to the description.

Reasons to go in May: festivals of flowers and music; no stuffiness and heat

Weather: air during the day + 21-25 ° С, at night + 12-14 ° С

Tour to Italy can be bought for May holidays for 5-7 nights.

Hotel in the center of Rome can be withdrawn from 2 200 rubles. for a 2-bed room. The cost of a hostel in the center of Rome is from 1,308 rubles. per person per day.

Ticket price: Moscow → Rome → Moscow - from 7-10 thousand rubles.

Photo © by djedj from Pixabay

In May, Amsterdam blooms and smells, attracting a large number of tourists. The world-famous Keukenhof Museum welcomes visitors despite the end of the tulip season. Various festivals and holidays are held in the city.

Reasons to go in May: a large number of festivals, tulips, comfortable weather for excursions

Weather: air during the day + 15-18 ° С, at night + 9-11 ° С

Tour to Amsterdam in May costs 5-7 days.

Hotel room price for 2 people in the center of Amsterdam from 5 593 rubles per day. Hostel in the center costs from 1,758 rubles. per person.

Ticket price: Moscow → Amsterdam → Moscow - from 9 thousand rubles.

6. Israel

If you want to spend your May holidays in the summer, then you are in Israel: in May it can please beach lovers.

It also opens the beach season in May, but it's still pretty cool there. The beach season in this country practically coincides with the Russian one, the only difference is in the purity of the sea and the ratio of price and quality.

Jordan

The Dead Sea is the place that, along with its healing mud and waters, awaits in May those who want not only to relax, but also to heal. Jordan will welcome its guests with wonderful sunny weather and warm sea. Beaches, mysterious caves of Petra, coral reefs of the Red Sea and ancient monuments will not leave indifferent those who go on vacation to experience.

Bus tours in Europe

It is much easier to move around the Europeans in May than in other months. Warm, but not yet hot - it's time for bus tours in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain. And walking along the old streets without fear of rain is much more comfortable in spring than at other times of the year, when precipitation, frost or heat drive tourists into four walls under a life-saving air conditioner or closer to a warm radiator.

If rain is not something that dampens your travel cravings, then May Scandinavia and the tulip fields are a great choice for the traveler. And what is rain compared to the pleasure that everyone will get by looking at the beauty that surrounds him?

Not everyone loves the sun and heat. Do not feed someone with bread, but let them find themselves in the cool, and even rain is not a hindrance to them. For such travelers, the Baltic countries offer their programs. At +15 ° C, frying will definitely not work, and the weather at this time there is extremely unpredictable.

Czech Republic and Poland are countries for quite budget travel. But since there are many fans of sightseeing holidays for little money, it is necessary to book a tour in advance.

Exotic islands

Mauritius

If the popular resorts have already set their teeth on edge, and finances allow, then you have a direct path to Mauritius - look into the mouth of the volcano, try exotic dishes, gain new impressions. In May, Mauritius has very comfortable weather: although during the day the air does not warm above +20 ° C, due to the lack of winds it is not cold there.

Seychelles

The world's largest coconut trees and the famous bird sanctuary await tourists in the Seychelles. The heat in May there is slowly subsiding, and the air temperature is approaching a comfortable one. Amsterdam. Danube, Dnieper, Seine - comfortable cabins, a rich excursion program and the most vivid impressions await vacationers everywhere.

Barhopping in St. Petersburg instead of walking around Berlin clubs, caviar and bear instead of a restaurant tour to Hong Kong, mineral baths in Kislovodsk instead of baths in Budapest - Afisha-Gorod has prepared a dozen options for trips across Russia within the framework of the import substitution policy.

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1. Yaroslavl. The most lively city of the Golden Ring

What to do: Walk along the Volga embankment and from one old church to another. After a dozen of the most beautiful churches in the center, do not be too lazy to reach the more distant John the Baptist in Tolchkov, John Chrysostom in Cowsheds and Nikola Mokroi - unbleached, not restored, but decorated with characteristic Yaroslavl tiles. If there are a lot of temples, devote the rest of the time to less fertile institutions like bars. "Pint" and Dudki. If, on the contrary, you want more antiquities, go to Tutaev or Rostov the Great. On the way to Moscow, devote half a day to Pereslavl-Zalessky if you are traveling by car, or Aleksandrov if by train.

Tickets: From 1100 p. by express train.

Alternative: There are even more beautiful churches and monasteries in Suzdal, but there are also large tourist crowds there. If you want to be away from Moscow, you can choose a pair of Novgorod - Pskov or Vologda with the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery.

2. Petersburg. Research a new catering

What to do: Inspect new restaurants and bars. Immediately from the train go to the gastro bar "Piggy", arrange a gala dinner at Tse Fung or Duo (it is better to book a table a week in advance from Moscow), and before evening bar-hopping eat falafel at the Bekitzer. You can also start drinking there - or go to the secret El Copitas. You need to catch the fashion for beer establishments in Redrum and "Minced meat & barrel". If you haven't been to Petersburg last year, don't miss Do Immigration and Chronicles; the good old "Clean Plate Society", "King Pong" and "Products", fortunately, have not gone anywhere either. The breaks between meals can be filled with visits to museums. For those who do not want to once again visit the barge haulers and Italian Madonnas, they will exhibit, for example, Serov, "Ball at the Moulin de la Galette" by Renoir and futurists. The unloading day can be spent on the shores of the Gulf of Finland or in Kronstadt.

Tickets: From 4200 rub. by plane, from 4700 rub. by train "Sapsan", from 2800 rub. in the reserved seat.

Where to live: The best expensive option is the designer W Hotel, and the cheap is the Soul Kitchen Hostel.

Where there is: We have already said, but if it is not enough, the St. Petersburg restaurant section afisha.ru is at your service.

What to bring: A couple of bottles of the local craft beer.

Alternative: What an alternative here.

3. Sochi. Olympic ghost town and Black Sea

What to do: First things first, go to the Olympic Park. Wandering between the stadiums and through the empty streets of the Olympic Village, feel like one of the last inhabitants of the Earth. In the city itself, on the May holidays, it is also not too crowded (it is still chilly to swim) - in the absence of crowds, it can be pleasant on the beaches, and in the arboretum park, and in the relict grove in Khost, and at the Zmeikovsky waterfalls.

Tickets: From 7400 rub. by plane, from 5100 rub. by train

Where to live: For a complete immersion, it is better to settle near the coastal cluster itself - there are enough hotels there since the Olympic times.

Where there is: Expensive restaurants of Moscow style remained in Krasnaya Polyana - but there is nothing special to do there except during the ski season. The coast is full of kebabs and khinkal, especially appreciated by visitors "White Nights".

What to bring: You can try to find good South Russian wine that does not reach Moscow, or you can go to the market in the village of Kazachy Brod for chestnut or pine cone honey - and at the same time visit a trout nursery.

Alternative: The Olympic Park and Krasnaya Polyana have no analogues, while the usual Black Sea entertainment can be found in Anapa, Gelendzhik and other cities on the coast. You can, of course, go to the Crimea - he, in the end, is not to blame that ours.

4. Rostov. Russia's Abundant Southern Underbelly

What to do: Eat often and plentifully. Rostov-papa is a masculine city, people here are serious (you can make sure by walking past rich graves) - so they eat meat here first of all. Previously, the main entertainment was considered to be feasts in the Levberdon kebabs, but in recent years several decent steakhouses have opened in the center, and now it makes sense to go across the river, rather, for the sake of socio-cultural observations. Almost more important is to walk through the markets where meat is purchased for steaks and barbecue; fish rows also make a strong impression - it's a pity that the crayfish season starts later.

Tickets: From 7000 r. by plane, from 4200 rub. by train

Where to live: Not far from the station there is a good small hotel "Artist's House".

Where there is: The gastronomic route in the center should include Eat and Drink establishments and the Cow Bar and Restaurant. A proven barbecue house on the left bank of the Don - "Cossack farm".

What to bring: Jam, honey and pickles can be bought at the same Central Market.

Alternative: Another southern city, not devoid of harsh romance, is Krasnodar. True, lately even the name of the area ZIP (Measuring Instruments Plant) is associated not with the search for adventures on the head, but with modern art.

5. Kazan. Emirate on the Volga

What to do: Confused about whether you ended up in Russia. Doubts may arise even at the sight of the mosque that adorns the center of the Kremlin, or the eclectic Palace of Farmers, and if you get out to the Old Tatar settlement and to the openwork sky-blue Azimov mosque, it’s easy to get confused. You need to consolidate the impression by eating belyashi, echpochmaks, homemade noodles and horse meat sausage, and you can unwind in the old quarters around the university (the most beautiful mansion is occupied by the National Library of Tatarstan) or by floating to the Orthodox monastery on the island of Sviyazhsk.

Tickets: From 5800 rub. by plane, from 3000 rub. by train.

Where to live: A surprisingly decent hotel is called Art.

Where there is: A Soviet-style cheap canteen with excellent Tatar pastries - "Tea House".

What to bring: A beautiful skullcap, as well as chak-chak and other honey sweets.

Alternative: The national flavor can be found in Cheboksary, and there is a Kremlin on the banks of the Volga in Nizhny Novgorod (perhaps it is even more beautiful than Kazan).

6. Petrozavodsk. The beauty of the Russian north without summer mosquitoes

What to do: Rent a house in the suburbs, on the shores of Lake Onega. Agree with some boatman or just rent a motorboat and sail along the lakes and streams, admiring the views, looking at the villages and chapels along the banks, or trying to find Kikimora like the postman Tryapitsyn. They don't promise to open navigation to Kizhi before mid-May, but if you're lucky, you must sail. If you are not lucky, you can somehow be comforted by getting to the Assumption Church in Kondopoga.

Tickets: From 11300 rub. by plane, from 3600 rub. by train

Where to live: It is easy to find cottages and country houses for rent on the Internet for the weekend.

Where there is: The Karelskaya Gornitsa restaurant is seriously approaching the revival of national cuisine. In addition, you should try pies, wickets and shangi in bakeries and stalls scattered around the city.

What to bring: A bottle of Karelian balsam or mountain ash tincture.

Alternative: If the landscapes of Zvyagintsev are closer to you than the landscapes of Konchalovsky, you need to go even further north: you can go to Teriberka itself through Murmansk, or you can go to Solovki - if you want at least some kind of cultural program.

7. Kaliningrad. Baltic resorts, German quarters and Kengsberg marzipan

What to do: Having examined on the first day the island of Kant with a Gothic cathedral and a new embankment with the Museum of the World Ocean (they are allowed on several ships and a submarine), adhere to a strict routine. For the next walks around the city, leave the evenings (in the northern regions - for example, along Telman, Kutuzov and Krasnaya streets - many German mansions have been preserved), and every morning choose a new direction for a trip to the region: resort Zelenogradsk and Svetlogorsk with German churches, houses, train stations , The Curonian Spit with its alien landscapes, Baltiysk with the ruins of fortresses and a cemetery of ships and Amber with a quarry, where 80% of the world's amber is mined (you can arrange an excursion).

Tickets: From 8600 rub. by plane, from 4300 rub. by train

Where to live: The main success of the embankment renovation project is the Shkiperskaya and Kaiserhof hotels.

Where there is: To the north of the center, on the shores of Lake Superior, there is a good Uzbek restaurant Shark, and there are Königsbäcker bakeries scattered throughout the city.

What to bring: Anything out of the ordinary from amber (though you'll have to look) or some German relic from an antique store.

Alternative: If a lively city and decent café-restaurants are not obligatory conditions for you, then you can live right in Svetlogorsk or Zelenogradsk - with a sea view.

8. Voronezh. Cultural capital of the Chernozem region

What to do: Make friends with one of the locals (it is best to do this at the BKWSK bar) and entrust them with a further cultural program: exhibitions at the Center for Contemporary Art.

Where there is: Nice cafes in the center -

In 2020, Russians will rest from May 1 to May 5, and then from May 9 to 11. If you take three days off between holidays, then you can go on a big trip for 11 days. But it will be possible to fly on vacation for 5 days.

In this list, Lifehacker has collected directions that will appeal to different people: those who do not like to sit still, want interesting excursions and walks, and those who just dream of lazily bask in the sun by the sea.

In each city, we have selected several interesting places that are worth seeing. The budget was calculated for two adults traveling from Moscow and spending 1,000 rubles a day on food.

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Few cities can rival in the number of art galleries and museums, palaces and monuments.

What to see

Hermitage Museum. It will take at least 11 years to go around all the halls of the museum, stopping at each exhibit for at least one minute. Therefore, we advise you to choose a few of the most interesting expositions.
Peterhof. The museum and park complex located in the outskirts of the city is an excellent place for a walk. There is something to see: fountains, gardens, palaces, sculptures. You can walk around the entire territory in 5 hours at a leisurely stroll.
Drawbridges. Check the wiring schedule and head to the bridge. For example, to the Palace, which connects the city center and Vasilievsky Island.

Budget for two

9 960 rubles.
Round-trip tickets for the Sapsan train - 20,032 rubles.
425 rubles.
Tickets to the Hermitage - 1,660 rubles.
Sightseeing tour of St. Petersburg - about 1,400 rubles.

It turns out that a 5-day trip from Moscow will cost two adults at least 30,000 rubles (tickets for the Sapsan, hostel, excursions, 1,000 rubles a day for food). If you allocate 11 days, cook 40,000 rubles.

Calm rest against the backdrop of unique natural places.

What to see

The coast of Lake Baikal. In spring, the water in the lake is so clear that the bottom can be seen at a depth of 40 meters. In addition, May is ideal to see the Baikal seals that come ashore during the moulting period.
Shamanka Rock on Olkhon Island. It offers an excellent view of the entire lake. It was here that shamans performed their mysterious rituals, so the entire rock is dotted with ancient inscriptions and images of tambourines.
Chivyrkuisky Bay. A place for fishing and camping. The bay cuts into the land for 25 kilometers, along the entire coast there are many shallow bays. There are also archaeological sites: sites from the Neolithic times, ancient settlements and burial grounds.

Budget for two

Airplane tickets from Moscow and back - from 32,800 rubles.
Regular bus to the village of Khuzhir (3 km to Olkhon Island) - from 1,008 rubles.
Excursions around Lake Baikal - from 300 rubles.
Accommodation in the village of Khuzhir per night - from 1,080 rubles.

If you take a couple of not the most expensive excursions, an independent 5-day trip will cost about 45,000 rubles. If you go for 11 days, get ready to spend 60,000 rubles.

What to see

Gardens by the Bay. Steel structures in the form of trees ranging from 25 to 50 meters in height are one of the most popular attractions in Singapore. In fact, this is a vertical park, as tropical vines, ferns, orchids are planted on them. Open bridges are laid between the trees, walking along which you can see the garden with waterfalls spread out below.
Ferris wheel. The structure is the size of a 55-storey building. From the highest point, you can not only look over the whole of Singapore, but also see neighboring Indonesia and Malaysia.
Sentosa. Island 500 meters from Singapore with white sandy beaches. Here you can sunbathe and swim, as well as walk on suspension bridges and ride attractions.

Budget for two

Airplane tickets from Moscow and back - from 72,840 rubles.
Accommodation for two per night - from 1,216 rubles.
The cost of climbing supertrees is 600 rubles.
A ride on the Ferris wheel - 2 800 rubles.

On average, a trip for 4 days (without a visa) will cost you 89,000 rubles. If you plan to rest for 11 days, you will have to apply for a visa. Then the trip will cost you 112,000 rubles.

Note! All prices are valid at the time of publication of the article. The cost of goods may be updated during the day.