Trans-Siberian Railway

Exploring Russia

Exploring Russia

Exploring Russia

There are thousands of natural and cultural attractions in Russia and no better way to see them than by train.

Spotlight on Russia looks at the
Trans-Siberian Railway

Many people say the only way to see Russia is by train.

So, if you're going by train, you may as well go on the nicest and longest train journey there is — Trans-Siberian Railway.

From start to finish the journey covers 6,000 miles (9656,064km), a third of the way around the Earth!

6,000 miles, a third of the way around the Earth!

There is a regular service, so you can get on and off the train to enjoy the many wonderful cities along the way.

For example, you can stop at Yaroslavl, which is one of Russia's oldest cities and has many beautiful buildings to see.

Then there is Krasnoyarsk, founded in 1628, where you can see the unusual cliffs at Stolby Reserve.

Stolby
Reserve.

Stolby Reserve.

Let's not forget Vladivostok, with its natural harbour and lively city centre.

The railway has three main routes. The Trans-Siberian line goes from
Moscow to Vladivostok. The Trans-Manchurian line goes from Tarskaya to Beijing through
China, and the Trans-Mongolian line goes from Ulan-Ude to Beijing through Mongolia.

The Trans-Siberian line
The Trans-Manchurian line
the Trans-Mongolian line

Whichever one you take though, you can be sure to pass through some of the most amazing landscapes in the world and visit some picturesque towns and cities.

With the Trans-Siberian Railway gettimg there is as much fun as being there!

Talk with your partner about a place in Russia you would really like to visit.

Have you ever been on the Trans-Siberian Railway?
If yes, what was it like? If no, would you like to?
Why (not)?

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