Reviews and guides
Russia's vast size, the enormous differences in living standards of its people, and its tumultuous history make it a mystifying place for outsiders.
Kempinski Hotel Moika 22, St Petersburg
from £148
Hotel Metropol, Moscow
from £200
Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace , St Petersburg
from £259
36 Hours in Moscow. Where to go, what to see and the pick of the best places to stay