FODOR'S MOSCOW AND ST. PETERSBURG

Gold-domed churches, sunset-hue palaces, lollipop-stripe cathedrals, lavish wooden dachas, and jeweled Fabergé creations all engage your imagination in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Follow in the footsteps of a tsar at the Kremlin, stamped by rulers from Ivan the Terrible to the Romanovs. Venture to still-imperial St. Petersburg and elbow with the spirits of Dostoevsky and Tchaikovsky. Our local writers have found the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for your journey. Before you leave, be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.