When one mentions Russia, the first images that pop into any one’s mind would be Moscow or St. Petersburg of course. I had the opportunity to explore the less frequented parts of Russia. Cruising on the Volga Dream, we sailed in elegant style from St. Petersburg to Moscow in seven days.
I must admit I was alarmed at first when arriving at the St. Petersburg port to see 15-20 vessels docked. But my worries were quickly dismissed once we departed and we felt like the only vessel for miles. How peaceful it was to drift along with views of gorgeous wooded areas mile after mile, only to be interrupted by a spectacular cathedral decorated with the traditional onion domes. We sailed so close to an old cathedral swallowed up by the Volga River we felt like we could reach out and touch it.
Along the 1800 kilometer journey, we entered 19 locks gently raising us to Moscow’s 200 meters above sea level. Each day brought new delights, with a stop in a new port. The ports varied from a small island created to be an open air museum with a breathtaking twenty-two domed wooden church to a small city which is part of the Golden Ring. All of the ports feature glimpse into the lives of rural Russians-whether past or present. The experience provided us a broader view of Russia beyond its two famous cities. Something everyone should consider when deciding to explore this vast country.
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