7 misconceptions of travelers about Russia

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi - If you are going to visit Russia one day or are still hesitant to put it on your list, let us tell you some things that will dispel some of the misconceptions that people have about Russia.

1. Very expensive

It is not like that compared to the rest of Europe or Britain, and the only exception to this is in hotels whose prices jump dramatically when moving from the three-star category to the four-star category.

2. The weather is always cloudy and cold

If you choose the ideal time to travel, you may be very lucky with the weather, and you will find that all days of your vacation have perfect blue skies and temperatures of up to 24 degrees in both Moscow and St. Petersburg, and the best times to travel are late spring and early summer.

3. There are long nights and short days

This happens, but not throughout the year. Rather, it is quite the opposite in the period from late May to early July, when St. Petersburg witnesses the phenomenon of white nights and museums and attractions remain open all night.

4. People are not friendly

Perhaps this idea is close to reality if you rely on the annual reports in this field, but when you get to Russia you will find that people do not smile at strangers in the street and this is like most European countries, especially since most Russians do not have English language skills.

5. The country is not safe

Of course, the normal precautions should be in any major city that attracts visitors, but the fraught atmosphere of Russia's exit from communism has faded, and street crime is no more, or at least no worse than anywhere else in Europe.

6. The architecture of the buildings is a bit boring

Although some do not see any attraction in the Russian buildings, St. Petersburg is considered among the lists of beautiful cities in Europe. In every nook and cranny and along the main road there are architectural masterpieces that take you away, and the city is included in the UNESCO World Heritage, which makes it a huge open museum.

7. Russian food is not tasty

From personal experience, I can say that most of the meals I have tasted are delicious, and Russians say they have great nutritional value.